Authentic Greek Cooking & Foraging Experience in Syros with Maria
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This immersive cooking class in Syros is ideal for travelers looking for authentic culinary experiences with locals. Forage wild herbs and greens on a guided walk with a professional chef. Learn about traditional Cycladic cooking techniques and local ingredients. Prepare an authentic Greek meal in a local home using foraged herbs, organic produce, and ancient grains. Enjoy a personalized, seasonal menu paired with local Greek wine.
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- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Reviews(17)
This was our favorite experience in Syros. Elisa made this class memorable with very short notice. She even taught us how to prepare her own zucchini bruschetta recipe. The cooking class was clear, concise and the food was outstanding. I am looking forward to make the dishes for my family. I also recommend the wine and cheese pairing with Cycladic island wines and cheeses. Dinner, wine, cheese and dessert were all served on a lovely private rooftop balcony. We never felt rushed and the conversation was lively. Villa Maria’s kitchen is the place to learn and experience heart felt Greek cooking with Elisa. P.S. Thank you for sending me the recipes.
Maria is an old soul and a wealth of knowledge. Her home is clean, intimate and we learned a lot. Her house is about 20 min from port. The ingredients were fresh. Our whole visit was fun and she is delightful.
An absolute magical experience. Maria was incredible and gave us so much in the way of information, positive energy and cooking. The food was amazing as well. We left feeling full spiritually and physically. Highly recommend this experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your foraging experience and private cooking class in Syros with Maria was magical and nourishing in every way. Maria has such a special gift for sharing her knowledge, warmth, and the authentic flavors of Greece, and we’re thrilled you felt her positive energy throughout your time together. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon experience soon!
We had a very special afternoon at Maria's home. The day was filled with history, smells, tastes, textures.....and of course love. (you'll see) We learned so much not just about the region and their use of ingredients in cooking but also about healthy choices and a simpler way of thinking about food. The perfect weather added to the al fresco lunch on the patio. This vegetarian menu was beyond delicious. We enjoyed seconds (maybe thirds) and left with full bellies and happy hearts. Maria knew it was my birthday and surprised me with a delicious dessert as well. This was the perfect way to wrap up our 2 week trip around Turkey & Greece. Thank you ladies!
Maria is a master chef and natural/herbal remedy specialist. This class is a must for anyone who lives or visits the island of Syros. She makes cooking easy for the novice or experienced home cook a like. She is unselfish with her recipes and makes the entire day pleasurable. You would be hard pressed to find a better chef like Maria to learn from, especially with her knowledge and skill in the kitchen.
Maria was an amazing person and a very talented chef. We learned so much from her about ingredience, food preparation, and adding love to what you cook and eat. The whole experience was wonderful. We sat outside her cute home, at a beautiful table, with all the incredible food we had prepared together. We had great conversations, great wine and great food. SO glad we did this. We love getting to know the culture of where we travel, Maria is the real deal!
Maria was an excellent speaker and gave us delicious recipes/meals!! Very authentic lunch!! Her passion for healthy living and eating was clear!! She stayed in contact with us through what’s app as we came in by cruise ship!! The Mandela salad was a very special moment! Glad we did it and would do it again!!!
My husband and I took Maria's cooking class while on our honeymoon a d had a fantastic time. Due to the dry season we were unable to go foraging but Maria sourced fresh ingredients from around the island. We learned so much about the herbs and other plants of Syros. It was exciting to learn all of the medicinal uses of the plants and smell and taste how different each plant is based on different preparations like grinding, sun drying etc. Maria is so warm and friendly and reminded us to bring love and appreciation into our cooking. We'd definitely recommend this experience!
My fiancé and I had an amazing time at Maria's cooking class! She was engaging, attentive, and incredibly informative. She made sure to accommodate my gluten-free diet, and we made delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. We learned about local herbs and cooking techniques, and the food was incredible. Highly recommend this class for a fun and hands-on experience!
We did Maria’s cooking class as a family and had the best time! We learned about the native plants and herbs, how to make traditional greek meals, and enjoyed a big feast at the end of the lesson. Maria sent us the recipes after and we have already started cooking them at home. I couldn’t recommend her cooking class experience more if you are in Syros! :)
