Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch
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97 Ratings
Argasi
Immerse yourself in Zakynthian culture with a half-day Greek cooking class. Learn from local experts and a professional chef, create delicious dishes, and discover the history behind the Mediterranean diet. Get inspired to experiment with the recipes and uncover a hidden side of the island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Green Frog - Classes Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Every Friday we start the day in the truly Greek way, by making iced coffee or healthy mountain tea, everyone makes their own, to get into the spirit of things. Once the introductions are over we begin by making Stiffado- an iconic Greek dish which is perfect for stress free Dinner parties . This is followed by various appetisers, including spinach and feta pie, dolmades, a spicy cheese dip and an unbelievably simple yet amazing salad. Followed by our delicious \’make ahead\’ Orange cake to complete the menu.
All this is interspersed with stories about the Island, its culture and how the Mediterranean diet has come to be what it is today. There will be plenty of hands on opportunities during the morning, different products to taste, and then there\’s the wine tasting…
Finally we retreat to our beautiful, shady garden area to enjoy all the delicious food we\’ve created with a well-deserved ice cold drink \’ a perfect end to fun filled morning.
SATURDAY CLASS 3h: Greek Street Food- pita bread, souvlaki making and more!
TUESDAY CLASS: The Classics \’
The same format as Friday, different dishes- including: Mousaka, Baklava rolls, saganaki & tsatsiki.
What's Included
- Complimentary wine with meal
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Tea and coffee available
Meal Options
- Stiffado - Slow cooked beef & tomato casserole with baby onions and Greek herbs & spices
- Spinach & Feta Pie - A classic Greek pie. Ideal picnic food, appetiser, snack or main course
- Tirokafteri - Spicy cheese dip
- Orange Cake - Traditional Zakynthian syrup cake. Delicious served with ice cream.
- Cretan Salad - Like a Greek salad but better.
Additional Information
Assisted by local connoisseurs and a professional cook, you’ll create meals that you’ll crave to recreate time after time. The experience will be highly interactive, offering ample room for queries throughout the morning. We’ll recount to you tales of the Island’s past and elucidate the influence it’s had on Mediterranean cuisine over time. Ultimately, we aspire to spur your culinary creativity with the recipes we share and to expose you to facets of the island rarely seen by tourists.
Location
Green Frog
Green Frog Restaurant, Argasi.
Recommended arrival time 10:15 am.
Parking area behind the restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Stefanv995
Sep 27, 2023
Recommended!! - Everything was well organised, nicely organized in combination with good stories and explanations about the preparation, we had a great morning/afternoon. Relaxed atmosphere and an experience that is definitely recommended on this island. We enjoyed!
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H8633fcirisc
Sep 24, 2023
Incredible food from lovely hosts - The food we cooked was delicious, they went through every step on what was going on. Everyone got involved and could be apart of making some aspects of the dishes.
The food we made was fairly simple however as the saying goes it was simple but done very well. Some of the best Greek food I'd eaten all holiday! The recipes are accessible to recreate at home as no fancy tools were involved.
Alex, one of the owners, also told us about the history of Greek food. He has a great passion for sharing his love of Greek food and it shows through his dishes.
This was the first class I have ever done on my own and they made me feel so welcome. It was great talking to people from other countries too.
My flight home was later that day and the owners made sure a taxi was arranged for me to get to the airport after the class. I even managed to get the tzatziki we made through airport security!
My parents had visited the green frog prior to my joining them on the island and they also said that it was the best food they had all of their holiday. They were also greatful to the owners for making me feel so welcome once I was on my own.
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Nigeljrr
Sep 23, 2023
Difficult to add much to all the other superlative reviews. - Although I ve been coming to the Ionian Islands - and many other parts of Greece - for thirty five years I Iearnt more about Greek culture and history in four hours than in all those decades. Also about the long history of Greek food and the key things which have influenced it. As a practical tutorial it is up their with the best - I ve had several lessons with the former Head Chef for twelve years of the Roux brothers' Waterside Restaurant in Bray. During that time it won its third Michelin star.
Alex and his mother Mandy and their two helpers could not have been more charming or helpful.Unmissable - treat yourself - because you're worth it.
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Durf1
Sep 21, 2023
Simply Fantastic! - Of the five wonderful days My wife and I spent on the beautiful island of Zakynthos, we agree that attending this class was a real highlight. Alex was exceptional in sharing his knowledge of Greek and Zakynthos' history and the influences that the myriad of occupying cultures over the different periods of time had on the evolution of Greek food. It was not only very informative and entertaining but also offered a hands on opportunity for every participant to be a part of preparing every recipe which culminated in the sharing the completed meal which included those recipes. We'd certainly recommend it as a not to be missed activity in which to take part when visiting Zakynthos.
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Marc
Sep 17, 2023
It was just incredibly fun! - It was a lot of fun cooking together and learning a lot about Greek food, its history and the development of Zakynthos. The ambience in the restaurant and the garden behind it is really beautiful. It was a great experience and we would book it again next time. The various cooking courses mean it certainly won't be boring!
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Travellersw19
Sep 11, 2023
Fun and informative - Highly recommend this class - Alex's passion for Greek food, the culture, and history of Agassi is contagious! We learnt to cook several recipes, which were e-mailed to us at the end of the class (in a very professional format - including pictures!). I attended the class by myself, and Alex and the team went out of their way to make sure I was included in the cooking and conversation.
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Lorrainej864
Sep 8, 2023
Greek Cooking Lessons, Argassi, Zante - Now we're back home we'd like to say thanks to Alex, Mandy, Taru and Marianna for a fabulous insight into greek cuisine and history at Cooking Classes Zante I can now officially make pitta bread - thank you!
If you ever holiday in Zante, then you must add this to your to do list, you won't regret it. Alex and Mandy have created the perfect place to show you how to prepare and cook those famous Greek dishes we hear about. You have the choice of a full dinner party menu or street food and for the novices out there you will learn so much and be confident to recreate when you're back home.
Enjoy the rest of your summer everyone at Green Frog Zante - we miss you all 🇬🇷💗
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Kat_c
Sep 3, 2023
Amazing Food and Lesson! - Had a great time at our class in the Green Frog. The mother son duo were amazing and really taught is about the culture, history, and food of Zakynthos. We made great friends with some couples in the class and had an amazing experience, leaving with full bellies and great memories. If theres only one attraction you can do in Zakynthos MAKE SURE ITS THIS ONE!!
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Bryan
Sep 2, 2023
An absolutely successful morning - Alex and his team gave us a warm welcome and we felt at home from the very first moment. There was a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere the whole time and Alex and his mother are two very inspiring people with lots of stories and perfect English.
The course gives you an insight into Greek cuisine and also helps you understand menus. The dishes were delicious and explained so succinctly and skillfully that even a 6-year-old could cook them again. The cookbook with the recipes is also lovingly and beautifully designed.
I would absolutely recommend this course to everyone.
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Nicole
Aug 29, 2023
Amazing experience!!! - I have done cooking classes in many countries, and this WAS. STELLAR! The combination of cooking technique lessons, local ingredients from their farm (not A farm, THEIR farm), and lessons on the complexity of Zakynthian and Grecian history as it relates to cuisine made this my favorite class EVER!! We made a ton of stuff: coffee, tea, a Greek donut with honey and currants, mousakka, tzaziki, Greek salad, feta saganaki, and baklava. There was also sampling of other products such as wine and cheeses. The location was a shaded patio that couldn’t be more romantic, and the mother/son duo of teachers were adorable and knowledgeable. If I had to come up with a criticism, it would be that the class size was a little large for some of the demo portions. 12/10 would definitely recommend!! Don’t forget to grab a bottle of olive oil from their trees, harvested yearly, on your way out.
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