5 Cooking Classes in Santorini That Survive a Close Look

1.Greek Cuisine Cooking Class in Santorini with Recipes and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 969 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet Chef Christos at Feggera restaurant in Megalochori for a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class. You will prepare tzatziki, Greek salad, tomato fritters, and pastitsio, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. The class ends with a generous shared meal, wine, water, and recipes in PDF format.

“Instructor was great. Food was good and fun to make. Gave us a lot of recipes. Wine was good too!! Highly recommend!”

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2.Exclusive Cooking Experience in our Cave Home by Petra Kouzina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $266

At Petra Kouzina in Megalochori, George leads a hands-on lesson in five traditional Greek dishes while Paula and the team welcome you with mezedes, local wine, and warm hospitality. You cook, eat, and relax on the terrace, then take home recipes. The four-hour class is in English for up to 15 people, with transportation not included.

“We could not recommend this experience more. It’s is sure to be the highlight of your trip. From the second we got there Paula and George made us feel right at home. The food, the wine, the knowledge, and the beautiful home was second to none. We recommend this to anyone that visits Santorini.”

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3.Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 3 hours · from $94Best value

At a private venue beside Kamari’s Black Beach, an English-speaking chef such as Jason or Chris guides you through Greek dishes including tomato fritters, moussaka, salad and cheese pie. You cook, taste Santorini wines with a sommelier, then sit down to eat what you made. The group is limited to 10, though some sessions may be larger.

“Great experience. Delicious food and wine with great hosting”

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4.Oia: Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Meet Areti, a 68-year-old Santorini local and former Oia restaurant owner, for a three-hour cooking class in her private kitchen. You’ll prepare a four-course Greek and Santorinian meal, learn practical cooking tips, share wine and stories, and take home recipe sheets. Menus can be adjusted for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.

“Our time with yiayia was wonderful! She gave us so many interesting tips and tricks and we left the class with full bellies, more informed and had a lot of laughs. The value for the money was great and our rapport with the other guests was so enjoyable! 10/10 recommend.”

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5.Cooking Class with a Chef at the Ftelos Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $113

Spend three hours cooking a four-course Cycladic meal with a chef at Ftelos Brewery near Fira. You’ll prepare Santorini salad, beer-battered cod, split-pea dip, and pork fillet, then eat the meal with one Ftelos beer. Chef Mike and chef Katerina have led highly praised classes, though hotel transfers and a guided brewery tour are not included.

“This was the best experience and I recommend everyone do this activity if you're in the area!!! Aboustiely amazing food and for the price- it was perfect!”

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