Cooking classes in Santorini
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Santorini home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Santorini is warmest in August at about 86°F (30°C).
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What to eat and drink in Santorini
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Fava
- A smooth purée of yellow split peas with olive oil and onion; Santorini's version is famous.
- Tomatokeftedes
- Fritters of Santorini's small, sweet cherry tomatoes with herbs.
- Chlorotyri
- A soft, fresh goat's cheese from the Cyclades, mild and slightly tangy.
- Assyrtiko
- Santorini's crisp, mineral white wine, grown in basket-shaped vines low against the wind.
- Souvlaki
- Grilled meat skewers, served on the stick or in pitta with tzatziki.
- Gyros
- Meat roasted on a vertical spit, wrapped in pitta with tomato, onion, tzatziki and chips.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Santorini month by month
Averages for Santorini.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 58 (14) | 58 (15) | 61 (16) | 67 (20) | 74 (23) | 82 (28) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 81 (27) | 73 (23) | 67 (19) | 60 (16) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 51 (10) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 62 (17) | 70 (21) | 74 (23) | 74 (24) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 58 (15) | 53 (12) |
| Rain, in | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:26 pm | 5:59 pm | 6:25 pm | 7:52 pm | 8:18 pm | 8:38 pm | 8:37 pm | 8:10 pm | 7:27 pm | 6:43 pm | 5:10 pm | 5:04 pm |
Questions
What food is Santorini known for?
Fava: a smooth purée of yellow split peas with olive oil and onion; Santorini's version is famous. Tomatokeftedes: fritters of Santorini's small, sweet cherry tomatoes with herbs. Chlorotyri: a soft, fresh goat's cheese from the Cyclades, mild and slightly tangy.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Santorini?
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