Greek Cooking Class in Naples: Learn Traditional Family Recipes

Cook recipes that have been passed down for over 200 years in a local chef's home.

A private cooking class in Naples where you learn to prepare traditional Greek dishes in a local home kitchen with George, a professional chef trained in family recipes. The 3-hour hands-on class covers three salads and a choice of mains, followed by a meal you've cooked together. You choose between lunch or dinner timing at checkout.

The experience

George and his wife Julia host this class in their home kitchen in Naples. George learned to cook traditional Greek family recipes from his own family members and from professionally trained Greek chefs, and he teaches the same dishes his great-great-great-grandparents made. During the 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking, you'll learn to make three different kinds of salads traditionally served in Greece and the Balkans, then move on to a main course: your choice of pasta with meat sauce and Greek spices, grilled fish, lamb chops, or spinach pie. You chop, fry, cook and assemble the dishes yourself, with George guiding you through the recipes, tips and tricks he's picked up over the years.

After cooking, you sit down together at the table to share the meal you've prepared. The menu includes artichokes in lemon and dill sauce with potatoes and vegetables, a green salad or soup, your chosen main, and yogurt with honey followed by Greek coffee or a cappuccino. George speaks English, Greek and Romanian, so language is not a barrier. This is a 100% private experience (just you, your group and George), and vegetarian options are available if you need them.

You'll choose your timing at checkout: lunch or dinner. The class runs 3 hours total. There's no hotel pickup included, so you'll arrange your own transport to their home in Naples.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking lesson with George in his home kitchen.
• instruction in three traditional Greek salads and a main course of your choice.
• the complete meal you've cooked together, including artichokes in lemon and dill sauce, salad or soup, your main, and dessert with Greek coffee or cappuccino.
• gratuities.

Options for this experience

2 options

Lunch and a cooking classGuide in English, Romanian or Greek · 11:00

A cooking class followed by dinnerGuide in English, Romanian or Greek · 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Greek and Romanian

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?This is a private class, so it's just your group and George: no strangers in the kitchen. Pick the lunch slot if you want to cook and eat earlier in the day, or dinner if you'd rather have the experience in the evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Greek and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly do I cook during the class?

You make three different kinds of salads traditionally served in Greece and the Balkans, then prepare a main course of your choice: pasta with meat sauce and Greek spices, grilled fish, lamb chops, or spinach pie. George teaches you the techniques as you chop, fry, cook and assemble each dish.

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

You eat together at George's table after the cooking is done. The meal includes the salads and main you've prepared, plus artichokes in lemon and dill sauce with potatoes and vegetables, a green salad or soup, yogurt with honey, and Greek coffee or cappuccino.

Is this class suitable for people with no cooking experience?

Yes. George teaches hands-on in his home kitchen, so he guides you through each step. The class is designed for anyone wanting to connect with Greek culture through food, regardless of prior cooking skill.

Can I accommodate dietary restrictions like vegetarian meals?

Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know your needs when you book so George can adjust the menu accordingly.

What time does the class start, and how long does it take?

The class runs 3 hours total. You choose between a lunch or dinner time slot at checkout, so you can pick whichever fits your day in Naples.