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Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic
5.0
163 Ratings
Chania
You will have the opportunity to cook your own dinner under a mother’s supervision. You will acquire the knowledge of 5 unique recipes of conventional Cretan cuisine. We’ll utilise ingredients sourced entirely from our organic garden. Moreover, you’ll be entertained with tales about traditions and culture.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Chania Center - First you are welcomed with a homemade refreshment or a greek coffee from the hostess and homemade cookies.Then you will be informed about the mediterranean-based menu.
You will learn about the significance of the “thieves dinner” (kleftiko),the main dish you’re going to prepare (lamb).
Next, you’ll prepare stuffed vegetables and stuffed grape leaves (dolmades).
Then we will learn how to make kalitsounia.We use our rolling pins to roll out the dough for that!
Appetizers are prepared last but enjoyed first. Tzatziki, Ntakos, and Cretan salad.
Time to eat! Enjoy all of the beautiful traditional Cretan dishes you’ve created with copious amounts of local wine.
Be sure to leave room for dessert. Something sweet and seasonal.
Exact location will be emailed after confirmation. For idividual travellers or group less than 4 send me a message to check availability and participate with an other group.Feel free to ask for a discount for a group of more than 10.
Duration is 4-5 hours depends on the number of participants. We can prepare lunch (10:00-14:00) or diner (16:00-20:00)
*Pricing policy
0-4years old FREE
5-12years old 50 EUR
Adults 105 EUR
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Everything needed provided
- Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
- Ntakos - Traditional Cretan baked bread with graped tomato and goat cheese.
- Tzatziki - Yoghurt dip with cucumber and garlic.
- Savory Kalitsounia - Theese traditional cretan pies are filled whith cheese and wild greens and herbs from our organic garden.
- Kleftiko (Thieves dinner) - A pouch stuffed with lamb goat cheese and vegetables
- Stuffed vegetables and Dolmades - Tomatos, Peppers and Zucchinis stuffed with rice and herbs!
- Sweet Kalitsounia - Theese traditional cretan pies are filled whith cheese and served with honey.
- Yoghurt with Spoon Sweet - Greek yoghurt served with spoon sweet.Wild fruits processed to become a spoon sweet
Location
Chania
I will text you the exact location after confirmation.There are no street names or adresses at the village.Its a 10-15 min drive from Chania city center.
Generally we do NOT provide transportation..Location is easily accesible by car or a taxi.. It`s a 10-15 min drive from chania city center!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(163 Ratings)
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921kaitlync
Oct 1, 2024
Best food in all of Crete - We had the most amazing time at the cooking class with Vierna, Costa and Alex. They were all so welcoming and really took the time to get to know you before anything. We came for our honeymoon and it was the best experience we could have asked for. This was our highlight to Crete and would recommend it to anyone. The food was absolutely incredible and we can’t wait to be back one day.
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P9298zmwaltera
Sep 30, 2024
Best Activity in Chania - What an evening! Veerna, Costa and Alex couldn’t have made us feel more at home. Veerna guided the amateurs and made the most of the experienced cooks. We made a complete, authentic Greek meal including dessert. We learned the history behind the dishes and the story of their olive grove. We laughed a lot, enjoyed immensely and imbibed a bit, too. By evening’s end, we all felt like family. Do this. It’ll be the highlight of your visit to Chania! Really. Make your reservations NOW.
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546rulac
Sep 28, 2024
DON’T PASS THIS UP!! - Veerna, her brother Costa and their nephew Alex were incredible hosts! It felt like going to a family member’s for dinner. I am a solo traveler taking several cooking classes across many islands, but this one far exceeded any others! I can’t say enough about it. I don’t normally write reviews, but this experience is beyond special!
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Ulvi_p
Sep 26, 2024
First estonians in Chania Cooking Class - Cooking and eating together with people from different countries. At last but not at last the delicous and healty cuisine of Creta touched our heart.
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Stephanie_h
Sep 26, 2024
Cooking with Veerna - This was the one of the most memorable experiences on our Greece trip. Veerna and her family were such great hosts, and explained the history of the meal we made. And of course the food was amazing!
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Phyllismb7006to
Sep 23, 2024
THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! - THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER THE HOSPITALITY, THE ATMOSPHERE, THE FOOD, THE FUN LEARNING HANDS DOWN THE BEST CLASS . VEERNA WAS LIKE MY MOM WITH ALL HER CHILDREN AROUND HER LISTENING AND LEARNING ALL HER AUTHENTIC RECIPES. IT'S A MUST WHEN IN CHANIA! BE PREPARED TO BE STUFFED WITH THE BEST FOOD EVER AND VEERNA AND HER AMAZING BROTHER'S WARM WELCOME WE MISS THEM ALREADY. I WISH I KNEW HOW TO SHARE MY PICTURES OR I WOULD BUT TAKE IT FROM ME AND GO EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF. YOU WILL LOVE IT!
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928harpers
Sep 22, 2024
Chania Cooking Class is a Can't Miss Cretan Experience - My husband and I had an incredible time at our cooking class at Veerna's on our honeymoon! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into a warm and engaging atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The class was perfectly sized, allowing for plenty of interaction and camaraderie among a fantastic group of people.
Veerna was simply amazing! Her passion for cooking and Crete’s culinary traditions shone through, making the experience not only informative but also a lot of fun. She guided us through each step with enthusiasm, sharing stories and tips that brought the dishes to life. It was so cool to learn how she built her business and the meal was fantastic. (I think my favorite was the lamb and my husbands was the spinach hand pie - plus the tzatziki!)
We left with full bellies and great memories. If you’re looking for an authentic and enjoyable culinary experience in Chania, we highly recommend this class!
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Dadlikestotravel
Sep 22, 2024
Wonderful experience and amazingly good meal - We had a wonderful time preparing and cooking dinner as well as getting to meet over a dozen other travelers and share our experiences together over dinner. The “Thieves Dinner “ included the best lamb kleftiko I’ve ever had, stuffed veggies, cheese pies and more. Veerna and her family welcomed us warmly and promoted the warmth of camaraderie and conversation. Food was delicious. Truly felt like a one of a kind experience.
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Caecilia
Sep 21, 2024
What's Raki doing in the dough? - It was a wonderful atmosphere with nice open-minded people from all over the world. The food was super delicious and you could take the leftovers home at the end and be happy about it the next day. The hosts warmly welcomed us and gave interesting background information on the menu and its history. We learned a lot, such as that raki gives the dough of spanakopita airy bubbles and crispiness.
Recipes have been delivered.
Explicitly recommended!!!
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Robertjp7507js
Sep 21, 2024
Wonderful Class - Had the best time. - We had the best time. Veerna, Kostas, Alex were informative, helpful, and funny. They have a family love of food and serving others. The class was run so well and the food was superb.
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