Santorini Traditional Cooking Class
by Maria's Kitchen
About this experience
Join Maria in her home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare a full Greek meal using local ingredients. From fresh tomato keftedes to homemade baklava, learn the secrets of Santorinian cuisine while enjoying caldera views.
Highlights
- Cook 4 traditional dishes
- Use locally sourced ingredients
- Caldera views from the kitchen
- Take home recipes
What to bring
- • Appetite
- • Comfortable shoes
- • Camera
Cultural Context
The Secret of Santorini Tomatoes
Santorini's cherry tomatoes are a PDO product, grown in volcanic soil without irrigation. The dry farming technique, called 'xerolithia', concentrates their flavors, making them sweeter and more intense than any tomato you've tasted.
Greek Table Traditions
In Greece, meals are never rushed. 'Parea' — the concept of gathering with friends and family around food — is central to Greek culture. Breaking bread together is considered sacred.
About your host
Maria's Kitchen
Santorini
Maria has been cooking since she was 5 years old, learning from her grandmother in a tiny kitchen overlooking the caldera. Now she shares those same recipes with travelers from around the world.
Meeting Point
Oia Village Square, Santorini
3h experience