Cretan Cooking Class: Uncover Culinary Traditions with Farm-to-Table Experience

Uncover the culinary traditions of Crete with a farm-to-table cooking class. Pick vegetables from the family garden, cook traditional recipes, and learn about Cretan culture and weaving traditions. Enjoy a wine tasting and savor a freshly made dinner with stunning views.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melidoni - Follow us to the extraordinary journey through the Cretan flavors and taste the real Cretan way of life. Up in the high peaks of the White Mountains, you will prepare some traditional and extremely tasty home-made dishes. Using only healthy organic Cretan ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables picked from the garden, dairy products and the most aromatic herbs.
What's Included
  • Expert guidance by an English-speaking, local driver/guide
  • Interactive small-group cooking class
  • E-mailed recipes and photos from the tour
  • Special commemorative gifts
  • All ingredients for a delicious lunch included
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Apron and cooking utensils provided
  • Exquisite wine and food tasting experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Meal Options
  • Kalitsounia - The popular Cretan Cheese-pies
  • Tzatziki - Greek recipe with yogurt and cucumbers
  • Ntakos
  • Gemista - Staffed vegetables
  • Greek salad
Additional Information

Embark on a remarkable journey into the heart of Cretan gastronomy and culture…
Tour Key Points
• Welcome greetings and an appetizer drink
• Harvesting vegetables straight from the family’s home garden
• Engage in a cooking class featuring traditional Cretan dishes
• Get a hands-on experience with an ancient wood-burning oven
• Gain insights into the…

Location
Chania
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cindyandglen
Oct 6, 2025
Great memories! - What a treat to spend the evening learning to cook some Cretan home dishes. The setting was spectacular, the wine and food excellent, and the stories and history of Crete were woven perfectly throughout the evening. I'll never forget the night we spent here! Thank you so much for helping us make such good memories of our trip to Crete!
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Ilene_r
Oct 6, 2025
Our guide and driver,... - Our guide and driver, Alex, was wonderful. We learned so much about Crete! The family home we visited in the mountains was beautiful. We prepared our food, fed the sheep, drank the wine and ate the delicious meal. Met lovely people. This was a great experience! Thank you.
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683rhondaa
Oct 5, 2025
Greek Cooking Experience - The cooking experience was fun from beginning to end. The food we prepared was delicious. It was a most enjoyable evening.
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Resort27192415676
Oct 1, 2025
New Experience of cooking in Chania Mountains - The hosts were fantastic. They were very friendly with a calming disposition. The lady who taught the cooking class was knowledgeable about the dishes to be cooked and explained each step clearly. All the food was ready for the cooking process prior to cooking. We got to eat the food we cooked, which was very exciting. As a none alcohol drinker I was provided with non alcoholic drinks.
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Dania
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing look into local life and food - This is definitely worth to book if you're interested in Cretian culture and food. Our driver Costas picked us up promptly at our decided meeting point - and was careful to ensure all guests were present before departing. The drive was approximately 45 minutes in a comfortable mini van with cooled water and air conditioning provided. Costas kept us entertained all drive with facts and info about Cretian culture. Once up on the mountain, we were welcomed by our lovely hosts George and Diamond (I would have no hope remembering her Greek name) - who had some light snacks available while we took pictures and enjoyed the amazing view from their family home. While the weather cooled down over the evening, it was still comfortable enough in a skirt and short sleeve top until the sum went down. The hosts also stated they had some spare jumpers for those needing them. Included in the experience was a tasting of Cretian wine, goat feeding, olive tree information session, small shop of locally made items and ingredients, historical memorabilia, and of course, the class itself. Diamond was a great cook who speaks a small amount of English well, and Costas translated all additional information needed. We had a feast of our food which was delicious, and enjoyed more wine during the meal. The whole evening Costas spoke with us, ate with us, and spent time with us before driving us home at the end of the evening. Overall, great experience and worth the money. Would definitely recommend
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Juliab-ska
Sep 30, 2025
The most amazing authentic experience! - The most amazing authentic experience! We came with my husband for our honeymoon and chose this cooking class. This is not only cooking class but the history lesson and family meal! It was absolutely amazing to feel like the part of Kaliope and Pandelis family and to listen to Alexandros knowladge that is incredible. I would do it 1000 times again.
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Flipflop42
Sep 29, 2025
Experience authentic Cretan cuisine in a friendly setting - An absolutely wonderful experience of Cretan cooking and culture! Alex is a warm and knowledgeable guide who explains a bit about the history of the island, while Diamond and George are fantastic hosts in their beautiful home in the countryside. Highly recommend!
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Discover780735
Sep 29, 2025
Power recommended! - I traveled across countries and experienced cooking classes several times, but it wasn't just a cooking class. It was rich with the history of Crete, stories about the olives, stories about the localities of Crete, and more. It was also a good time to cook and I was satisfied with both medium-sized wine tasting, local cheese and olive tasting. Thank you all for George, Adamantia, Alexander!! It was a great experience!
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Thirda2024
Sep 29, 2025
Birthday made extra special - Went on this tour during my birthday and was certainly made it extra special. Alex was very knowledgable about Crete as a local and I learned so much from it. George and Diamond were excellent hosts in teaching us local Cretan cuisines in a simplified way. Definitely one for the books and everyone must book this tour if you guys need a laidback experience while meeting other tourists.
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Charlene_s
Sep 27, 2025
Alex was amazing! So... - Alex was amazing! So engaging sharing so many details about the area. The setting was stunning Class was fun and delicious!. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).