Santorini: Greek Cooking Class with Wine & Recipes Included

Summary

Hands-on Greek recipes, Santorini flavors, shared laughter

You’ll chop fresh veggies under the sun, laugh with Chef Maria as you shape tomato fritters, and sit down to share your homemade Greek dishes with new friends over local wine. Every moment feels relaxed — just real cooking on Santorini time.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry if your tomato fritters look funny — the taste is what matters,” Chef Maria grinned, sliding a bowl of flour toward me. I’d never cooked in a kitchen that smelled so much like ripe tomatoes and oregano, or where someone’s laughter felt as steady as the sea breeze outside. We started slow — just chopping cucumbers for the Greek salad — but somehow even that felt different here. Maybe it was the sunlight bouncing off those white walls or the way Maria’s hands moved, quick but gentle, showing me how to press garlic for tzatziki without crushing it into oblivion.

I’ll admit, my first attempt at pasticio was… well, let’s say “abstract.” But nobody seemed to mind. There were travelers from Germany and Australia at my table, all of us trading stories while stirring béchamel sauce (mine got lumpy; Maria winked and fixed it). The best part? Tasting everything together at this long wooden table with glasses of crisp Santorinian wine. I’d never had tomato fritters before — they’re sweet and herby and a little messy to eat, but honestly, I still think about that flavor sometimes when I’m home and hungry.

It wasn’t fancy or fussy. Just good food, good people, and a few hours where I forgot about my phone completely. The recipes came in a PDF afterward — which is lucky because I already forgot half of what Maria said about layering pasta. So yeah, if you’re looking for a Greek cooking class in Santorini that feels like hanging out in someone’s kitchen (with wine), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Participate in Greek cooking class

• Join cooking class with professional chef
• Prepare Tzatziki, Greek Salad, Tomato Fritters
• Cook Greek Pasticio or vegetarian version
• Enjoy meal with Santorinian wine

Top questions

What dishes do you make in the Santorini cooking class?

You’ll prepare Greek Salad, Tzatziki, Tomato Fritters, and Pasticio (with a vegetarian option).

Is wine included in the cooking class?

Yes, Santorinian wine is served with your meal during the class.

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

Yes, both vegetarian and gluten-free versions are available on request.

Do I get recipes to take home?

You receive full recipes in PDF after the class.

Is this Greek cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s designed for both beginners and experienced cooks.

How long does the cooking class last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect several hours including lunch.

Is transportation provided to the venue?

No hotel pickup is mentioned but public transportation options are nearby.

Are children allowed in the cooking class?

Specialized infant seats are available so children can join with supervision.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water throughout the hands-on cooking class led by an expert chef in Santorini; all ingredients; full recipes sent by PDF after; lunch featuring your own creations; local Santorinian wine; plus gluten-free and vegetarian options if you need them.