Cooking class, traditional Greek cuisine, on a Greek island

What a gorgeous experience. The menu was interesting and robust - we left stuffed to the brim with delightful flavors. The kitchen and table setting was lovely and I’d give it more stars if I could.

We had a great time with Elisa. She showed us how to make some authentic Greek cuisine, and added the cheese and wine on for good measure. Delicious!

We had a lovely time in Elisa's beautiful kitchen with only one other couple joining us. We prepared a delicious vegetarian menu and learned a lot of interesting things about the greek cuisine that really surprised us. Enjoying the food together on the terrace afterwards was a great pleasure, also with the wine pairing - we had a great time and can only recommend this experience for people, who want to learn about "real" Greek food.

We LOVED this cooking class. It was the best food we had the whole trip and it was so fun to make and have dinner with others visiting the island. We learned so much about Greek food. This was a trip with my Dad and he had never done a cooking class before. Neither of us are big chefs and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. Villa Maria is a charming location that truly demonstrates the essence of Syros.

Yesterday we spent a fabulous four hours cooking and eating with Elisa! Her warmth and skill as a teacher, plus the delicious food we created together with seven others in her efficient kitchen made the experience truly special.

Excellent. Superb. Delicious. Lots of fun. She is very talented, practical, simple but wonderful flavors and authentic in every way. Gracious and welcoming in a beautiful and efficient kitchen. Perfect sized group to be hands on and conversational. All recipes can be easily replicated with email write ups for taking home. The meal was delicious and fellow participants were fun and interesting. A highlight of our Syros trip!

We were in Syros for a few days and booked this experience which was excellent. Elisa was very friendly, explained about Greek cuisine and Syros itself. The place is beautiful, very central and has a welcoming family kitchen vibe. We prepared 7 dishes using local seasonal produce, picking up lots of cooking tips. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend.

I had booked a cooking course for my twin daughter’s 18th birthdays as a surprise . It was such a lovely experience for all of us. Eliza was a wonderful cook and host for the day. My husband who loves cooking and the girls enjoyed learning and experimenting with new Greek dishes and learning about the history of the food and dishes. We enjoyed the reward of Eliza’s and our efforts with the most wonderful lunch and lovely bottle of rose. What a wonderful day & special memory created for us all. Thoroughly recommend!

We had a nice time with Elisa learning how to cook traditional Greek recipes. She uses simple and few ingredients but it tastes very good. You can tell that she has a passion for the history and culture behind all kinds of cuisine. It’s also fun to chat with the other participants in the class.

Great hosting by Maria and her team, loved her story and the story of a great building restored with care and authenticity.