Experience Cooking Classes in Athens with Withlocals

"We had such a great time with Melina! She was warm and welcoming, making this experience feel like cooking with a friend. Not only did we learn how to cook three items, we were also able to hear some history and stories behind the products we were using. We even got to take the leftovers home to enjoy later that evening! (She also sent some Greek yogurt to use as a remedy for my sunburn!) We had so much fun and would recommend booking a cooking adventure with Melina to anyone visiting Athens. Thanks Melina!"

"Had a wonderful dinner and conversation with Michail. Highly recommend!"

"I visited Melina in her home to have a private cooking lesson and it was incredibly authentic and personal. We made 3 different Ancient Greek recipes. Melina is now someone I can call a friend. If you like to experience the local culture while traveling through cooking, then book this experience!"

"Melina was the best! She helped us plan a vegetarian menu and a birthday surprise well ahead of time. Her communication is great. We got a little turned around on the address and she was right there to help. This evening was like being welcomed into a Greek home. We will definitely be doing this experience again when we return to Athens. Make sure you are hungry because you you are in for a big feast."

"Melina was kind, funny and patien with us and made this the perfect evening. It was our first cooking class ever. As vegetarians we’re always a bit hesitant to book food related things, but Melina gave us great options (we later learned, she even has a degree in vegan nutrition). She was also giving us restaurant tips and was all in all just perfect. Pro tip: do not eat lunch before this class 😂."

"Melina was warm and knowledgeable. We all learned something new to try at home and this made our time in Athens memorable. We appreciated learning and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Melina, thank you for your kindness."

"Melina and I discussed the menu that we would like to cook even we booked this experience. Melina is passionate about cooking ( you can find her on utube ) and her knowledge and experience shines through. My son and I are used to coking from scratch, but it was so good to learn how to improve. I have already incorporated her tips into my cooking, and what a difference. I would recommend this to others. We had a wonderful day with Melina. "

"It was definitely best experience of our trip to Greece! Melina is so warm, kind and giving and has the energy that makes you feel like you’re at home from the get-go! You will love her anecdotes, her insight into Greek culture and definitely her cooking hacks! She made my mother’s 60th birthday really special ❤️"

"Michail is genuinely passionate about his cooking and making the experience exceptional. All the cooking and eating is on his porch on the 6th floor overlooking Athens in a compact European apartment setting. He has a heater and the weather was fantastic. With the freshest ingredients and his skill, he can make magic with minimal cooking space. He sourced many of his ingredients from his family’s island farm and personalized the menu for healthy eating with lots of vegetables. It was a fantastic meal and experience! "

"Our evening with Melina was relaxing and informative. She creates an environment in which you feel at home in her kitchen. We ATE and completely enjoyed ourselves"