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Cooking Classes in Mykonos Greece
6 h
Class
About this activity
‘Spiti’ means home – and the “Mykonian Spiti” is our home that you are welcome at, during this cooking experience. Although this activity highlights the traditional factor of the Mykonian lifestyle, on the other hand a “traditional” description of its “programme” hardly does it justice. This may sound vague, but during these 6 hours (approximately) you will experience the traditional Greek way of life, the culture, the Greek art of cooking. It is not what you will do, it is mostly how you will do it. During this time you will learn tips and cooking methods that have made Mykonian Spiti, Mykonos and Greece, loved by its friends and visitors, but most importantly you will instil the hospitality and the everyday lifestyle of a traditional Mykonian family.
To become a bit more specific, after you are collected from your hotel (or the Cruise ship port) and transferred to the Mykonian Spiti, Teta will wholeheartedly invite you into her beautiful Mykonian home and create a charming and intimate evening that will turn this visit to the “Island of the Winds” into a highlight of your trip. She will teach you about Mykonian culture and history, share stories about her family’s life and make you feel just as if you are visiting close relatives or friends. She will share stories about Mykonian true lifestyle and chat with you while you will taste and enjoy some Mykonian meze snacks like dakos with kopanisti cheese and tomato, louza (sun dried pork fillets), wine and Cretan raki. You will wander through her vegetable garden, learn about local organic farming and enjoy a wonderful time.
And then onto the kitchen where we you will make tsatziki and spinach pie, stuffed peppers and tomatoes, beef with orzo and everything else in our Mykonian Spiti’s traditional menu. All guests, will be supplied with protective equipment (aprons) from the Mykonian Spiti farm-estate. Most cooking ingredients will be readily available in special bowls in the kitchen area ready for the menu preparation. Teta will guide you through the whole procedure, giving the opportunity to everyone to master their cooking skills. When the cooking class ends, lunch or dinner starts, where you can consume as much as your belly holds. Moreover, guests upon request also have the option of visiting the family’s farm and vineyard and experiencing the traditional animal and organic farming or they can take a quick swim at a beautiful nearby beach.
There are many other details to the “class” that we could share with you but the essence is that as you can see, this is much more than learning to cook a fabulous Greek meal. It is also about family, conversation, food and culture and becoming a member of a family that perhaps you didn’t even know you had. It is quality time in the home of someone close to you, finding yourself in their kitchen helping to cook, enjoying the experience of meeting new people and honouring us by becoming a part of our family.
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To become a bit more specific, after you are collected from your hotel (or the Cruise ship port) and transferred to the Mykonian Spiti, Teta will wholeheartedly invite you into her beautiful Mykonian home and create a charming and intimate evening that will turn this visit to the “Island of the Winds” into a highlight of your trip. She will teach you about Mykonian culture and history, share stories about her family’s life and make you feel just as if you are visiting close relatives or friends. She will share stories about Mykonian true lifestyle and chat with you while you will taste and enjoy some Mykonian meze snacks like dakos with kopanisti cheese and tomato, louza (sun dried pork fillets), wine and Cretan raki. You will wander through her vegetable garden, learn about local organic farming and enjoy a wonderful time.
And then onto the kitchen where we you will make tsatziki and spinach pie, stuffed peppers and tomatoes, beef with orzo and everything else in our Mykonian Spiti’s traditional menu. All guests, will be supplied with protective equipment (aprons) from the Mykonian Spiti farm-estate. Most cooking ingredients will be readily available in special bowls in the kitchen area ready for the menu preparation. Teta will guide you through the whole procedure, giving the opportunity to everyone to master their cooking skills. When the cooking class ends, lunch or dinner starts, where you can consume as much as your belly holds. Moreover, guests upon request also have the option of visiting the family’s farm and vineyard and experiencing the traditional animal and organic farming or they can take a quick swim at a beautiful nearby beach.
There are many other details to the “class” that we could share with you but the essence is that as you can see, this is much more than learning to cook a fabulous Greek meal. It is also about family, conversation, food and culture and becoming a member of a family that perhaps you didn’t even know you had. It is quality time in the home of someone close to you, finding yourself in their kitchen helping to cook, enjoying the experience of meeting new people and honouring us by becoming a part of our family.
Included
- Mykonian Spiti" exclusive cooking class
- Transfers to and from the "Mykonian Spiti" and your hotel's location (or cruise ship port)
- Transfers between the "Mykonian Spiti" and your hotel or cruise port
- Lunch or dinner - wine and drinks included
- Local treats
- Free small bag with local products at the end
- Personal protective equipment for the kitchen
- Special space for attendants, beach towels and changing rooms with showers
- Commemorative photo shots
- Entry/Admission - Mykonian Spiti
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please advise any specific dietary specifics or allergies at time of booking
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
- All clients are kindly requested to send their preferred meeting point and location until 3:00pm of the previous date, regarding their pick-up for the booked tour or activity. Should they fail to do so, our company will do anything it can in order to locate them (telephone, email, etc), however it is not responsible for any failure to meet them. Meeting points could be, anywhere on the island and the information necessary is either the hotel name or the name of the cruise ship they are arriving with. In the occasion that they are staying at an apartment, clients are requested to send us a google map, a nearby hotel or any information that would help us locate them. Any delay of behalf of the client (up until 15 minutes that we will be waiting for them) affects the transfer schedule and disrupts the smooth conduct of the tour/activity.
- For no-name accommodations, our company will set the most convenient location for the pick-up.
- For accommodations that are located in a pedestrian zone, our company will set the best possible pick-up point.
- Our company is not responsible for knowing whether the client is supposed to book transfer or not. The transfer schedule is prepare less than 24 hours before the operation, therefore we cannot predict such necessity.
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Food
70%
Original
60%
Reviews
My husband and I did this cooking class and had the best time. It felt like we were hanging out with our favorite Aunt. Christiana was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was amazing and her home is beautiful. A must do in Mykonos!!!
This was the best cooking class experience I’ve ever had. If your looking for a great evening with lots of fun and learning, this should be a must on your list.
Teta Was very welcoming into her home. She explain the history of Mykonos and details of Greek cooking. Teta made it interactional and observational.The food was excellent and overall a very enjoyable evening.
What a fabulous host and teacher! I learned not only how to make Spanokopita (spinach pie) but lot of cooking tips too! Hospitality was over the top! Loved every minute!!
I highly recommend taking this class. My three sisters and I took this class while visiting Mykonos and had a great time. The owner and her cousin made this class fun and approachable for cooks of all levels. There were a couple of competitions, recipes prepared by the men in the class, the women, by teams, and by each person. At the end we all sat down and ate what we had prepared. Wine and water were served while cooking and with the meal. The house is air conditioned (it was a hot day) and the wall enclosed patio area is beautiful.
After 7 days of going non-stop in Mykonos my husband and I were ready for something different. We spent our last evening cooking at the spiti. It was a great experience. She was so welcoming and the home was beautiful. She taught us traditional mykonian recipes and a lot of interesting history about Greece. She even made me a special drink for my chest congestion, mykonian version of a hot totty, and it really helped. The food was delicious. We shared it with the other students while enjoying good wine and good conversation. I would definitely go back!
My favorite experience while here!!! Spend time immersed for the day with a Greek family hearing history, stories and drinking wine and Raki while preparing and enjoying a delicious meal!!! Teta is so incredible as was her cousin!!!!! We had a small group of 8 which was the perfect amount!!!
This was such an amazing experience! Teta's home is so beautiful and the food she helps you prepare is AMAZING! She worked hard to include my teenage children in the cooking experience and accommodated my mother who has a dairy allergy. We were on a cruise ship and had only a limited time in Mykonos and I'm so glad we chose this. You will walk away with a full belly, amazing memories, and recipes to recreate your experience when you return home.
This was a fantastic experience. We went from the ship to a farm visit. Skip it as it is not done well and certainly not worth the time or effort. From there we went to the cooking class with Teta. We had a fun filled time cooking, drinking wine, talking with all the people there and eating our own cooking! I don't cook but had a great time learning and cooking. One of the best tours I have ever taken!
This was one of the highlights of our trip!! Teta was interesting, funny, educational, and inspirational! This is a must do if you are visiting Mykonos!!
What a fun night! food, wine, and new friends - this cooking class was exceptional in every way.