Enjoy an authentic Greek culinary experience in the heart of Athens and learn how to make traditional Greek orange pie in a family-owned pastry shop with a history dating back to 1997.
Your experience begins at "Ta Serbetia stou Psyrri", in the picturesque and lively Psyrri, where you will be welcomed by Maria Katsikari, owner of the family business and pastry chef. In an authentic Greek setting, you'll get to know the basic ingredients and learn more about the tradition of Greek desserts.
Then you'll move on to the workshop and, under Maria's guidance, you'll create your own orange pie. You will prepare the ingredients, work the pastry, and learn the secrets of the recipe step by step, from preparation to baking. You will discover useful professional tips and techniques that you can also apply at home.
When the orange pie goes into the oven, the experience continues in the pastry shop area. You will enjoy a dessert and a coffee drink while relaxing and chatting with our team. It's the perfect time to get to know each other better, take photos, and share stories and useful tips about Greek pastry-making.
At the same time, you will learn more about the history of the shop "Ta Serbetia stou Psyrri", the neighborhood, and Athens. You'll be able to ask about places worth visiting, Greek flavors you must try, and experiences worth discovering during your stay in the city.
When the orange pie is ready, you will return to the workshop for the final stage. You'll syrup it and learn how to achieve the characteristic balance between the aromatic orange, the syrup, and the crispy pastry.
At the end, you'll taste your own creation. Before you leave, you will receive a certificate of attendance for the class and a piece of orange pie, so you can take a sweet memory of your experience in Athens with you.
You won't just be taking a class. You will create your own Greek dessert, get to know a family business with a history dating back to 1997, and discover Athens through its flavors, stories, and everyday life.