Athens: Hands-On Plant-Based Greek Feast & Cooking Class

Enter a local studio steps from the Acropolis to make almond feta, dakos, koulouri, ekmek and more

Travel Flexibly 3h 30 min Max 14 guests Max 14 Athens, Greece

Greek cooking has fed communal tables for generations, built on olive oil, herbs, and shared plates passed hand to hand. Recreate that timeless ritual with a plant-based twist in a hands-on Athens cooking class near the Acropolis. Set in a charming Koukaki studio, this class guides you through a 100% plant-based menu, from rich vegan moussaka to handcrafted almond feta. End your class sitting down together at a long communal table to share your feast, the way Greeks have for centuries.

What You Get With This Tour

  • Build a feast with new friends
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Fresh ingredients and tools
  • Expert English-speaking host
  • Full plant-based Greek meal
  • Make moussaka with cashew bechamel, spanakopita & tzatziki
  • Prepare fava, almond feta, dakos, koulouri, and ekmek
  • Wine, beer, and ouzo
  • Digital recipe book
  • Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

  • 1

    Your tour begins at the cooking studio in Koukaki

    Meet your host at a bright cooking studio in Koukaki, just a few minutes' walk from the Acropolis. Settle in, meet your fellow cooks, and get ready for a hands-on introduction to plant-based Greek cuisine.
  • 2

    Gather for a welcome and menu overview

    Your host walks you through the vegan Greek menu ahead, from cashew bechamel moussaka, made with roasted eggplant and potato slices, to almond feta. You’ll split into two small teams and set up your stations before the hands-on cooking officially begins.
  • 3

    Cook moussaka with cashew bechamel

    Working in your team, you'll build layers of eggplant, spiced lentils, and creamy cashew bechamel for a plant-based take on Greece's iconic baked casserole, learning the technique behind this comfort dish.
  • 4

    Prepare spanakopita, tzatziki, fava, and almond feta

    Next roll delicate spanakopita pastry dough, whisk together cool tzatziki, and blend smoky fava yellow pea puree into a silky dip. You'll also craft the class signature, a tangy almond-based feta, discovering how plants mimic classic Greek flavors.
  • 5

    Finish the menu with dakos, koulouri, and ekmek

    Top crunchy barley bread rusks with tomato and almond feta for dakos, shape sesame-crusted koulouri bread rings, and layer the custard-topped creamy based dessert, ekmek. By the time you're done, every dish on the table carries your own hands' work.
  • 6

    Sit down to a shared Greek feast

    Gather at one long table with your fellow cooks to taste everything you made, paired with wine, beer, or ouzo. Enjoy a relaxed, communal meal to close the class, echoing how Greeks traditionally share a meal together.
  • 7

    Your tour ends where you first began

    Wrap up the class with your digital recipe book in hand, ready to recreate moussaka, spanakopita, and almond feta at home. Leave the cooking studio with new skills and a genuine taste of plant-based Greek tradition.

Additional Information

Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.

Good to know:

  • Please note: This is a fully plant-based cooking class. Every dish on the menu, including the moussaka and almond feta, is prepared without meat, dairy, or eggs.

  • Age requirement: This experience is not recommended for children under 8 years old, as it involves active, hands-on participation in a working kitchen.

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility.

  • Dietary restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.

  • Alcohol consumption: This class includes wine, beer, and ouzo. Participants should be of legal drinking age in Greece (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the class can begin on time.

Your tour includes:

  • Expert English-speaking host

  • Hands-on cooking class in small teams

  • Fresh ingredients and all cooking tools

  • Apron and digital recipe book in English

  • Shared Greek meal at the end

  • Learn to make: moussaka with cashew bechamel, spanakopita, tzatziki, fava, almond feta, dakos, koulouri, and ekmek.

  • Wine, beer, infused water, coffee, and ouzo

What to bring:

  • Comfortable, casual clothing suitable for cooking

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Government-issued ID

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour family friendly?

This experience works well for families with children 8 and up, since it's an active, hands-on class that requires focus and participation in the kitchen. It's not recommended for younger children.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility.

Is the menu entirely vegan?

Yes. Every dish, including the moussaka and almond feta, is made without meat, dairy, or eggs, using plant-based ingredients throughout.

Are drinks included?

Wine, beer, ouzo, infused water, and coffee are all included and served with your shared meal at the end of class. Participants should be of legal drinking age in Greece (18) if partaking in alcohol.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Please contact us in advance with any allergies or dietary restrictions so the kitchen can do its best to accommodate you.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, casual clothing suitable for cooking is recommended, along with comfortable shoes for standing at the workstations.

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