Greek Cooking Classes in Thessaloniki: Learn Four Dishes

Cook four Greek dishes and eat them in the same afternoon

A hands-on cooking class at Ammilos in Thessaloniki where you learn to make Dolmadakia, Cretan Dakos salad, traditional Moussaka and Ravani cake from a live English-speaking chef, then taste everything you've cooked with local wine and water included. The class runs four hours and serves lunch or dinner depending on the start time. Children from age 7 are welcome, and vegetarian versions of the menu are available on request.

The experience

Ammilos sits in Thessaloniki with a fully equipped kitchen where you work through four recipes under the guidance of experienced cooks who walk you through each step. You'll make Dolmadakia with Greek yogurt, build a Cretan Dakos salad, prepare traditional Moussaka the original way, and finish with Ravani cake topped with lemony syrup and vanilla ice cream. The ingredients are top-quality and the kitchen is set up so you're actually cooking, not watching a demonstration.

After four hours of hands-on work, you sit down in the warm setting at Ammilos and eat the dishes you've just made. Two glasses of local white wine come with the meal, along with bottled water, coffee and tea. The timing means you get either lunch or dinner depending on which class you book, so the meal fits naturally into your day rather than feeling tacked on.

A live guide in English leads the whole class, sharing expertise and passion for Greek gastronomy as you work. If you follow a vegetarian diet, you can request a vegetarian version of the menu at checkout. The space is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Four recipes you cook from start to finish (Dolmadakia, Dakos salad, Moussaka, Ravani cake).
• two glasses of local white wine per person.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• the meal you've cooked, served at the end of class.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The cooking classes are taking place at Ammilos's premises witch is located and easily accessible (10-15 minutes from port and 30-35 minutes from airport by taxi and 20-25 minutes by bus from the city center).”

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ammilos Cooking Experience

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to leave Thessaloniki knowing how to make four real Greek dishes, not just tasting them. The four-hour format gives you time to actually cook each one and understand how it works, rather than rushing through a demo.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What four dishes do I actually make in this class?

You make Dolmadakia with Greek yogurt, Cretan Dakos salad, traditional Moussaka prepared the original way, and Ravani cake with lemony syrup and vanilla ice cream. Each one is a full recipe you cook from start to finish, not a component or a tasting.

Do I eat what I cook, or is it just a class?

You eat everything you make. After the four-hour class ends, you sit down at Ammilos and have the meal you've just prepared, with two glasses of local white wine, water, coffee and tea included.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. You can request a vegetarian version of the menu at checkout, and the chef will guide you through plant-based versions of the same four dishes.

What time of day does the class run, and does it matter?

The class runs four hours, and the timing determines whether you get lunch or dinner at the end. Choose the start time that fits the meal you want to have.