Traditional Greek Portokalopita Baking Experience with a Pastry Chef in Athens
What Guests Love
- Warm, knowledgeable instructor
- Small, hands‑on group
- Authentic Greek orange pie
- Great travel memory
Guests say the class offers a warm, knowledgeable instructor who guides a small, hands‑on group through the authentic preparation of a traditional Greek orange pie. Participants appreciate the clear, beginner‑friendly instructions and the chance to learn cultural baking stories while enjoying fresh coffee. Many describe it as a memorable highlight of their Athens visit, leaving with a recipe to recreate the dessert at home.
What to Expect
Discover the sweet side of Greek cuisine with a hands-on Portokalopita baking experience in the heart of Athens. Led by Maria, the owner and pastry chef of Ta Serbetia stou Psyrri, this intimate class offers a unique opportunity to learn the techniques behind one of Greece's most beloved traditional desserts.
Using fresh, authentic ingredients, you'll prepare Portokalopita—Greece's famous orange pie—while Maria guides you through each step of the recipe. Along the way, she'll share the history, cultural significance, and family traditions behind this classic pastry, along with professional tips to help you recreate it at home.
Whether you're an experienced baker or trying Greek pastry-making for the first time, this small-group experience is designed to be fun, welcoming, and easy to follow. After baking, sit down to enjoy your freshly made Portokalopita and take home the skills and recipe to share a true taste of Greece with family and friends.
Meet Your Host
Menu
- Authentic Greek portokalopita from scratch
Schedule
Welcome & Introduction
Meet Maria, the owner and pastry chef of Ta Serbetia stou Psyrri. Learn about the history of Portokalopita and the traditional ingredients you'll use throughout the class.
Hands-On Portokalopita Baking
Follow Maria's step-by-step guidance as you prepare authentic Greek Portokalopita (orange pie) from scratch using time-honored techniques.
Bake & Learn
While your pastry bakes, discover Maria's expert baking tips, the secrets behind perfect Portokalopita, and the traditions of Greek pastry making.
Coffee & Dessert
Relax with a cup of Greek coffee and enjoy your freshly baked Portokalopita in the cozy atmosphere of the pastry shop.
End of the Experience
Leave with new baking skills, authentic recipes, and a delicious memory of traditional Greek hospitality.
Meeting Point
- Aischylou 3, Psyrri, Athens 10554, Greece.
The cooking class takes place inside our traditional Greek pastry shop.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask for Maria, the owner and pastry chef.
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Additional Information
Confirmation
You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.
Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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