Welcome to our kitchen, set up like a traditional Greek home, and discover the secrets of making authentic pita and gyros from scratch! This private, hands-on cooking class is the perfect blend of fun, flavor, and learning for your whole family. Nothing is pre-cooked in this cooking class. You’ll roll up your sleeves and join in every step of the way. You'll learn how to knead soft, fluffy flatbread using a tried and tested family recipe, how to marinate chicken gyros, and choose between grilled chicken gyros, juicy pork gyros, and flavorful vegetarian mushroom gyros. You will also learn how to prepare the perfect dips, from refreshing tzatziki to spicy feta spread. For a sweet finish to your feast, you will prepare a Greek-style cheesecake that is sure to impress. Unlimited drinks - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic - are provided throughout the course, keeping the conversation lively while you laugh, learn, and enjoy the flavors of Greece. Kids will love getting active in the kitchen, and parents will appreciate the authentic techniques and recipes to take home. Optional extra: Start your experience with a local market tour (an extra hour) to see where the freshest Greek ingredients start their journey.

From Scratch: Pita & Gyros Family Cooking Class

Duration

3 hours
Theme
- Food & Cooking
Group Type
- Private

Step into our warm, traditional-style kitchen, designed to resemble a Greek home, and discover the secrets to making authentic pita and gyros from scratch! This private, hands-on cooking experience for families blends fun, flavor, and cultural discovery for the whole family.

What You’ll Do

Nothing here is pre-cooked—that’s the real deal! You’ll roll up your sleeves and:

Bake the Pita Bread: Learn to knead and cook soft, fluffy pita using a cherished family recipe.
Master the Gyros: Marinate and prepare your choice of juicy pork, tender chicken, or flavorful vegetarian mushroom gyros.
Whip Up the Dips: Create classic Greek spreads, such as tzatziki and spicy feta spread.
Sweet Finish: Create a creamy Greek-style cheesecake to complete your feast.

Why Families Love It

Hands-on & fun: Kids love getting involved in the kitchen, while parents appreciate learning authentic recipes and techniques.
Unlimited Drinks: Enjoy free-flowing refreshments—both alcoholic (for 18+) and non-alcoholic—throughout the class, keeping the experience lively and relaxed.
Take Greece Home: Leave not only with full stomachs but also with recipes and skills to recreate the magic at home.

Optional Add-On

Enhance your adventure with a local market tour (extra 1 hour). Stroll through bustling stalls, meet local vendors, and discover where the freshest Greek ingredients begin their journey.

FAQ

1. Is this cooking class suitable for kids?

Yes! This class is designed for families with children of all ages. Kids love kneading pita, mixing tzatziki, and helping with the desserts.

2. How long does the class last?

The class typically lasts around 3 hours. If you opt for the optional local market tour, please allow an additional hour.

3. Do we need any cooking experience?

Not at all! Our chefs guide you step by step, making this a fun, hands-on learning experience for beginners and experienced cooks alike.

4. Are vegetarian or dietary options available?

Yes! We offer delicious vegetarian gyros with mushrooms, and we can accommodate specific dietary needs if notified in advance.

5. Where does the class take place?

The cooking class takes place in a kitchen, near Varkakios Agora in the center of Athens. The kitchen is designed to feel like a traditional Greek home.

Families should know

Start your experience with a local market tour (an extra hour) to see where the freshest Greek ingredients start their journey.
Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.