Top Zakynthos Dining Experiences

Our second year booking with Cooking Classes Zante, and they never disappoint! My husband and I did the Greek Dinner Party last year, and returned this time for the Friday morning 'Introduction to Greek Cooking' class. Cooking outside in Argasi is a dream, and Alex and his mum, Mandy, are such wonderful, welcoming hosts. We made authentic Stifado, Dolmades, a delicious spinach and feta pie, fresh tzatziki, and an amazing orange cake that stole the show, and I will definitely be trying at home! Paired with great wine and island history, it was the perfect morning. Highly recommend, even for returning visitors!" Thank you once again Alex and Mandy.

A must do while on Zakynthos! Far exceeded my expectations. Alex and Mandy along with other staff members were warm and welcoming. Alex expressed genuine interest in all attendees and offered amazing stories of the island history. The recipes and preparation was perfect and the class kept our interest the whole time. I highly recommend taking a cooking class with the Green Frog restaurant! One of the best things we did while visiting!

A wonderful experience that was the perfect mix of local culture, history, and food. Alex did an incredible job sharing his love for Zakynthos and his knowledge of Greek history and traditions, making the experience feel truly authentic and personal. And, of course, the food was absolutely delicious! A memorable experience we would highly recommend.

The nicest thing we did this holiday! The chef was incredibly friendly and told us all sorts of things, not only about Greek food but also the history of the island and fun tips and tricks for the rest of the vacation. We ate deliciously and could ask all our questions. Everyone was well involved in the cooking class and you didn't need any previous experience to participate. But even if you have some cooking experience, it was still fun and educational. Not unimportant: you can park behind the restaurant. Definitely a recommendation!

It was fantastic! Alex speaks with full passion and energy while cooking about Greek history and culture. Don't forget the delicious dishes. Alex took us through typical Greek dishes and we got to work together. In the meantime, there is enough time for questions about the island. He gives enough tips that we really benefited from. The cooking was done with fresh ingredients and olive oil from his company. In short, a real recommendation to do if you are in Zakynthos. Alex and team, thanks for the hospitality and perhaps until next time.

A great insight into Greek cuisine with a pleasant leader. In addition, there are various insights into the history of the island and Greek cuisine from a very capable chef, whose enthusiasm for the topics is truly contagious. Everything together makes for a wonderfully well-rounded result.

Super fun cooking workshop given by Alex and his mother Mandy who came to Zakynthos as an Englishman in the 80s, fell in love with a Greek and has lived on Zakynthos ever since. The cooking workshop is held in the garden of their atmospheric restaurant The Green Frog. Delicious dishes prepared and in between Alex told a lot about the history of Zakynthos and Greece. Drinks are included in the price and you will receive all recipes in the mail afterwards. Recommended!!

We had an absolutely amazing time at the Half-Day Greek Cooking Class. We had a brilliant morning learning how to make Greek dishes and learning about the history and culture of the island. Alex and his mum were great hosts and Alex’s knowledge about the island, the culture and the dishes was fascinating. The class was very well organised there were people from all over the world, so it was lovely to here some of their stories about where they live, the whole thing was so relaxed and friendly. My husband and I had a brilliant morning, watching and making the dishes and then getting to eat those dishes for lunch. It was an amazing experience and one we would highly recommend!

We had an amazing time at the Half-Day Greek Cooking Class on Zakynthos! My partner and I had such a good day—everything was so well organized and relaxing. We learned a lot about Greek cooking and culture, and it was wonderful to meet new people along the way. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend!

This was an absolute holiday highlight for us! Thank you so much to Alex and Mandy for making the cookery class so engaging and informative from start to finish. It was brilliant to have a hands-on approach to the cooking. It was the best way to make and taste some of the classic Greek dishes - the moussaka was just delicious and something we’ll certainly be making again! It is also brilliant that the recipes are emailed to you afterwards so you can make them again at home.In addition, we felt that we got a real history lesson from Alex and have learnt a lot more about the beautiful island of Zakynthos.We would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone visiting the island!

This has been a great experience. You will make your own food, but also learn about Greek culture and history while preparing the classic Greek dishes. Eating your own-made lunch feels very satisfying and we will certainly bring the Greek cuisine to our homes!

This class was wonderful! They were very accommodating to food allergies and made everything very easy and fun to make. They gave a great history of not only the food influences but also of the island. It was very laid back and comfortable!

Thank you Alex and Mandy (and team) for a superb 4 or so hours at your wonderful restaurant and amazing cooking experience. It was a pleasure and everything about it, works perfectly. That is of course down to your passion and love for all you say, create and believe in. Heritage and Family. Was a beautiful location and your anecdotes, stories, cultural input and hosting were exemplary. Clare and I had an amazing time. As I said Alex when we chatted over lunch your vision to diversify and add more strings to the Green Frog’s bow is superb. We wish you all the best. I know how these things are. Holidays can so often be quite insular and don’t for all sorts of differing reasons and motivations even for an hour or two truly embrace the ‘where and what’ of wherever it is we go to have sun on our backs for a week or so. You encapsulated that subtly and perfectly. “Just be a visitor and not just a tourist” .Green Frog under your expert eyes, family surroundings, passion and heartfelt love for all you do forged over 34+ years shines through. If you are thinking about this experience and looking at this review, just do it. You won’t be disappointed. Take a moment out, sit and cook/eat/chat under the friendly care of Mandy, Alex and team. That sunbed is all the better when done something like this.

An exptionally enjoyable experience with Alex, Mandy and the team. I have completed a number of cooking courses, this one was amazing. The process from start to finish was spot on. Mixture of tasting, learning the cooking and listening to Alex's love and passion for Greek history.A class of around 14 around a u shaped table, in a shaded environment was the right atmosphere.I am really looking forward to having a stab at re-creating the recipes back at home.Γεια μας.

Really great experience. Great food, learn new information on Zakynthos. The team was also very understanding and considerate with allergies.

Alex, Mandy and the team were wonderful hosts. The cooking class was explained clearly and easy to follow. Alex’s encyclopaedic knowledge of Greek history, culture and food was fascinating, we could have listened all day! Rounded off by a fabulous lunch that we had prepared. Cannot wait to try it out at home! Highly recommended to anyone visiting Zakynthos!