A hands on experience focused on culinary techniques

Our programs blend hands-on instruction with cultural traditions and innovative approaches — designed for passionate cooks, professionals, and culinary thinkers.

Learn Taste Create

Learn Taste Create

Mediterranean cuisine is our foundation — its ingredients, techniques, and cultural depth form the core of our teaching. We begin by honoring tradition and mastering its craft. Then we push forward: encouraging creativity, innovation, and thoughtful reinterpretation. This is how culinary wisdom evolves — with respect for the past and a desire to shape the cuisine of the future.

Our Courses

Our programs are designed for passionate home cooks and culinary professionals alike.

Choose from immersive private training, tailored to your goals with full hands-on instruction — or join a small group course, focused on demonstrations, guided tastings, and curated cultural experiences.

All courses are all-inclusive and set in a refined Mediterranean setting, blending education, tradition, and inspiration.

  • Intimate, hands-on classes for 2–6 participants — collaborative, immersive, and dynamic. These courses focus on chef-led demonstrations, tastings, and guided participation, offering an in-depth introduction to Mediterranean techniques and flavors. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts who seek inspiration, cultural depth, and a shared experience in a relaxed yet refined setting.

  • One-on-one culinary programs tailored entirely to your goals, skill level, and culinary background. Whether you’re an aspiring chef, a seasoned professional, or a passionate home cook, we build a personalized curriculum that blends advanced techniques, cultural context, and creative development.

    Full hands-on instruction, complete immersion, and access to expert mentorship in a setting designed for focus, inspiration, and growth.

About us

Mediterranean cuisine is our foundation — its ingredients, techniques, and cultural depth form the core of our teaching. We begin by honoring tradition and mastering its craft. Then we push forward: encouraging creativity, innovation, and thoughtful reinterpretation. This is how culinary wisdom evolves — with respect for the past and a desire to shape the cuisine of the future.

  • Over 70 recipes in a week... a few months back I wanted to get away and just learn about making good food for a while. So why not learn in Greece. I didn't know we'd end up making 12 recipes a day and completely changing how we think about food and cooking.

    Matt - USA, New York

  • I love cooking and have taken many courses in Europe. My experience at the Culinary Institute in Samos with Chef Mantoglou is the most enriching and interesting so far. Alex is a great chef who knows how to teach his passion naturally. He will pass on to you all the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine. With him, learning is very easy: we often laughed in the kitchen!

    Jerome - Switzerland

  • The trip/lesson could not have been better. I appreciate your attention to detail and friendship. Thanks for the feedback but you should be basking in that as well. Not only for pulling me through, but your very deft hand at your own skills.

    Gary - USA, Arizona

  • Great Experience!!! So happy to learn from chef Mantoglou in a cool and friendly atmosphere in a professionally equipped kitchen.Very inspiring course, I will definitely come back for more!

    Anastasia - Belgium/Greece

  • Thanks again for such an amazing experience! I am sure we will see you again at some point. In the meantime, we'll shoot you over that recipe book we created from your lessons.

    Jonathan - USA, New York

  • A big heartfelt thank you for an amazing series of lessons and experiences.

    Anne - Canada

A glimpse on what you will experience

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  • Learn it.

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  • Taste it.

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  • Make it.