Greek Cooking Class in Amorgos: Learn to Cook with Chef Irini

Cook Greek classics, then eat them on a terrace above the bay

A hands-on cooking class in Amorgos where you prepare two traditional Greek dishes or one dessert under the guidance of chef Irini, using fresh ingredients from the hotel's own orchards and olive groves. The class runs just over an hour and ends with you tasting your creations on the terrace while looking out over Aegiali Bay. Lunch and one complimentary drink per person are included. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the chef teaches in both English and Greek.

The experience

You cook alongside Irini, the hotel's traditional cook, who walks you through authentic Greek home cooking techniques you can recreate at home. The menu rotates through classics like gemista (stuffed tomatoes and peppers), moussaka, galaktoboureko (Greek custard pie), kataifi rolls, tzatziki, fava, and eggplant salad. You'll make two dishes or one dessert, depending on what you choose, using ingredients sourced mainly from the hotel's own orchards: aubergines, potatoes, tomatoes, courgettes, olives, and extra virgin olive oil from their groves. Irini reveals the secrets of Mediterranean cooking as you work, showing you techniques passed down through generations in Greek households.

After cooking, you move to the terrace of Vigla Hotel and taste everything you've made while taking in the panoramic view of Aegiali Bay. Lunch is included, along with one complimentary drink per person: wine, beer, or soft drink. The whole experience runs just over an hour, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon without consuming your entire day.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction from chef Irini in English or Greek.
• preparation of two Greek dishes or one traditional dessert using fresh ingredients from the hotel's orchards.
• lunch.
• one complimentary drink per person (wine, beer, or soft drink).
• tasting your creations on the terrace with views of Aegiali Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 12:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself under Irini's guidance, so this suits anyone who wants to learn techniques they can use at home, not just watch a demonstration. The small, hands-on format works well for couples, families with children from age 5, and solo travelers who want to spend time with a local cook rather than join a large group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What dishes can I choose to cook in the class?

The menu includes stuffed tomatoes and peppers (gemista), moussaka, Greek custard pie (galaktoboureko), kataifi rolls with walnuts and spices, tzatziki, fava (split pea purée), and eggplant salad. You'll prepare two dishes or one traditional dessert, and Irini will guide you through each step.

Where do the ingredients come from?

Most ingredients are sourced from Vigla Hotel's own orchards and olive groves on Amorgos, including aubergines, potatoes, tomatoes, courgettes, olives, and extra virgin olive oil. Using fresh, local produce is central to the authentic Greek cooking you'll learn.

What happens after we finish cooking?

You move to the hotel terrace overlooking Aegiali Bay and taste all the dishes you've prepared. Lunch is included, along with one complimentary drink per person: your choice of wine, beer, or soft drink.

How long does the class take?

The cooking class runs just over an hour, so you'll be back with plenty of time left in your day to explore Amorgos or relax at the hotel.