Mykonos: Greek Cooking Class with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

Summary

Cook classic Greek dishes in a Mykonian family kitchen with local stories

You’ll step right into a Mykonian kitchen where you’ll chop, stir, and laugh alongside locals—and probably get flour on your shirt. Taste homemade classics like stuffed peppers and giouvetsi with veal, share stories over wine at the family table, and leave not just full but feeling like you belong here—even if just for an afternoon.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered if tzatziki actually tastes different when you make it in someone’s home on Mykonos? I didn’t expect to find out, but there we were—aprons on, hands smelling faintly of dill and garlic, standing around a big wooden table while our host Maria explained why her mother never used too much lemon. She had this way of laughing at my attempts to pronounce “giouvetsi”—I tried twice, gave up, and just smiled. The kitchen windows were open and you could hear the wind outside, that salty island breeze mixing with the smell of baking peppers.

The whole thing felt more like visiting distant relatives than a class. Maria’s husband popped in now and then to pour more wine (I lost count), and at one point he told us about his childhood on the island—something about goats escaping during a wedding feast. We chopped spinach for pie while swapping stories with other travelers; someone from Melbourne tried to explain Vegemite to Maria and she looked so politely confused. It was messy in the best way—flour everywhere, people tasting things straight from the pan. I think I burned my tongue on the stuffed tomatoes but honestly didn’t care.

Sitting down together after all that work was maybe my favorite part. There was this long table set up under old family photos, plates full of food we’d actually made ourselves—giouvetsi with veal, those stuffed peppers, still-warm spinach pie. Everything tasted brighter somehow; maybe it was just being hungry or maybe it really is different when you cook it here. Someone asked for seconds and nobody said no. When we left (full, a little tipsy), Maria handed us each a small bag of local treats “for later.” I still have mine tucked away at home—can’t bring myself to eat it yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Greek cooking class and cultural experience

• Arrive at Mykonian Spiti home
• Learn traditional Greek cooking tips
• Prepare tzatziki and spinach pie
• Make stuffed tomatoes and peppers
• Cook Giouvetsi with veal (orzo)
• Enjoy meal with wine and drinks
• Experience Mykonian family hospitality

Top questions

How long does the Mykonos cooking class last?

The cooking class lasts approximately 5-6 hours including lunch or dinner.

Is hotel pickup included for the cooking class?

Yes, transfers from your hotel or cruise ship port are included both ways.

What dishes do you cook during the class?

You’ll prepare tzatziki, spinach pie, stuffed tomatoes & peppers, and giouvetsi with veal (orzo).

Are drinks provided during the cooking class?

Yes, local wine and other drinks are included with your meal.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Please advise any specific dietary needs or allergies when booking so they can be accommodated.

Is this cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, everyone is welcome regardless of experience—the hosts guide you through each step.

Do I get anything to take home after the class?

You’ll receive a small bag of local products per couple as a gift at the end.

Is protective equipment provided in the kitchen?

Yes, gloves, face masks & disinfectant are provided as health measures.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transfers from your hotel or cruise port to the Mykonian Spiti home kitchen where you’ll join an exclusive hands-on Greek cooking class with all protective equipment provided. Lunch or dinner is served with local wine and drinks—and before heading back you’ll get a commemorative photo plus a small bag of local products as a gift.