Syros Cooking Class: Learn Greek Dishes Hands-On

Cook a full Greek meal from scratch, then sit down and eat it together

A hands-on cooking class in Syros where you spend 3–4 hours preparing authentic Greek dishes (appetizers, a pie, salads, a main course and dessert) using traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients. You'll learn the stories behind the recipes, cook in a professionally equipped kitchen, and share the meal you've made in the courtyard. All recipes are emailed to you afterward. Choose from meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan menus.

The experience

You'll spend the morning or afternoon in a professionally equipped kitchen learning to cook an array of Greek dishes that rarely appear on restaurant menus. The class covers the full arc of a Greek meal: you'll prepare appetizers like anchovies in vine leaves with fennel, a courgette and goat cheese pie, salads, a main course (options include cumin and garlic meatballs in tomato sauce or chickpeas with rosemary), and a dessert such as sweet milk pie or semolina halva. Along the way, the instructor shares the local traditions and origins behind each recipe, so you understand not just how to cook but why these dishes matter to Syros.

The hands-on part is the whole point: you're not watching a demonstration, you're using new ingredients and new techniques with your own hands. You'll learn how to work with things you may have never cooked before, and how to use familiar ingredients in ways you haven't tried. Menus shift with the seasons, so what you prepare depends on what's fresh when you book. If you want the meal accompanied by local wine, that's available to add.

When the cooking is done, you sit down together in the courtyard and eat everything you've made. Before you leave, all the recipes are sent to your email so you can recreate the dishes at home.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking instruction in a professionally equipped kitchen.
• preparation of a full menu including appetizers, pie, salads, a main course and dessert.
• lunch. The meal you've cooked, shared in the courtyard.
• all recipes sent by email afterward.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by MTM Experiences

Is this one for you?The class is designed for anyone 17 and older with a genuine interest in cooking, not just eating. If you want to learn the techniques and stories behind Greek food rather than simply taste it, this hands-on format gives you the skills to take home.

Top questions

Can I choose a vegetarian or vegan menu for the cooking class?

Yes. The class offers meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan menus, so let the instructor know your preference when you book.

How long does the cooking class last?

The class runs 3–4 hours, depending on the menu and the pace of the group.

What dishes will I learn to cook?

The menu changes with the season, but typically includes appetizers, a savory pie, salads, a main course and a dessert. Examples are anchovies in vine leaves, courgette and goat cheese pie, stuffed tomatoes and peppers, meatballs in tomato sauce, and semolina halva.

Do I get the recipes after the class?

Yes, all recipes are emailed to you after the class so you can cook them again at home.

Is wine included in the class?

Local wine to accompany the meal is available as an optional add-on. Let the instructor know if you'd like it when you book.