Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina
Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from her grandmother. After attending culinary school, Christina perfected the phyllo technique by working in a local bakery where she expertly created a wide variety of phyllo pies from scratch. Christina will teach you to make phyllo dough in her kitchen and how to construct a flaky, savory pie. After your pie has baked you will sit at Christina's table and share a meal of her inventive, seasonal Greek dishes.
This experience offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn to cook one of Greece's best known dishes with a local expert. You will get a real glimpse in to modern Greek life and learn about the culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations of home-cooks.
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Cooking Lesson and Dinner
Private cooking lesson and dinner with Christina in Athens.
What's included in Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step into Christina’s welcoming kitchen in Athens and discover the centuries-old tradition of Greek pie-making - recognized by UNESCO as part of the Mediterranean diet. This cooking class specializes in phyllo, the delicate, paper-thin dough at the heart of Greece’s beloved savory pies. Begin with a traditional Greek coffee, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on lesson in making spanakopita, a quintessential Greek dish. Christina will guide you through every step, starting from scratch with just flour and water. You’ll use seasonal ingredients like wild spinach, local greens, and a mix of Greek cheeses to craft your filling. On Christina’s dining table, you’ll knead and roll your dough into paper-thin sheets, learning how to layer it into a light, flaky crust. Along the way, Christina shares the rich history and cultural significance behind each step. You’ll leave with printed recipes to recreate the experience at home. The cooking portion lasts about two hours, followed by a shared meal featuring the spanakopita you made—alongside seasonal dishes Christina has prepared. Enjoy it with Tsipouro, a glass of white or rosé wine, and a delicious Greek dessert.
Food Menu
STARTER - Graviera | Yellow Greek cheese with dried figs
STARTER - Bouyiourdi | Baked feta with tomato and spicy peppers
STARTER - Fakosalata | Lentil salad with marinated anchovies, cherry tomatoes, and mint
STARTER - Dakos | Salad with rusks, tomatoes, olives, and katiki (soft white cheese)
STARTER - Dolmades | Stuffed vine leaves with rice and herbs
MAIN - Spanakopita | Phyllo pie filled with wild greens and Greek cheese
MAIN - Youvetsi | Orzo with sausage and veggies
DESSERT - Dessert | Authentic Greek yogurt with homemade bergamot spoon sweet
Inclusions
- Tsipouro (a traditional Greek spirit) and a glass of white or rosé wine
- Private cooking lesson with your host Christina
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet Christina at her home in Vironas, near two metro stops, Evangelismos & Agios Ioannis. Please check the 'Before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
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We hope you are looking forward to your in-home cooking lesson and meal with Christina in Athens! Host name: Christina Dragana Host phone: +30 6988 506846 Host email: [email protected] Host address: Vrioulon 35-37, Vironas (Βρυούλων 35-37, Βύρωνας), Athens, Greece - 16232 Meeting location: Please meet Christina directly at her apartment, it is located about 20 minutes by metro from the historic center of Athens (Syntagma) and easily accessible by taxi or metro. She lives near two metro stops, Evangelismos and Agios Ioannis. Here is a map to Christina's home: https://goo.gl/maps/AKtaynVdfbn The bell is "ΑΦΟΙ ΔΡΑΓΓΑΝΑ." The apartment is on the 5th floor, there is an elevator in the building. Please contact her directly via phone or email for exact directions to her apartment. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
