Unforgettable, immersive experience - a MUST for the epi-curious - First of all, this cooking class was just one of the phenomenal experiences I had with Corfu Outdoor & Leisure - the hiking trips they organize are second to none; I'll be writing a separate review about those hikes to give them the spotlight they deserve as well! I can begin by saying that this team is a collection of the most beautiful souls my husband and I have encountered during our time in Corfu. Yorgos is a Corfu native, born and raised, and knows the island and its people like the back of his hand. His extensive knowledge of the island's history and the natural habitats cannot be matched. The day starts off with a tour through Corfu Town, where you are introduced to the rich history of the island and the notable Venetian influence on the culture. You are escorted through the city's beautiful stone streets, weaving in and out of breathtaking architecture and bustling commerce full of vendors selling everything from kumquat products to linen apparel so characteristic of the Greek islands. You are put to work early, shopping for the meal you will prepare later in the day - we saw firsthand the seafood brought in just hours before from the Ionian Sea and the beautiful produce that lines the street aisles like a never ending rainbow. Next, you visit a local delicatessen in the Jewish neighborhood of Corfu Town where you'll see what true feta cheese should taste like and then on to a local bakery where you will pick out the bread that will be served with your meal. We wrap up the tour and head to Yorgos's personal home - a family estate that dates back to the 1700s and is oozing with a history of its own. When you arrive, you are greeted warmly by Lola, an absolutely lovely woman who helps those of us who are less culinary-inclined along the way! You are welcomed into his home like family and are escorted out to his patio where you are served a delicious "welcome snack" - a bruschetta-like dish served between two slices of homemade focaccia. A great way to get inspired for the culinary experience that awaits as you make your way over to his outdoor kitchen. The experience is incredibly immersive - you're hands on the entire time, working to create a menu of traditional Greek dishes that engage your senses from start to finish. You learn a lot along the way - the history and the "why" behind the ingredients used. While this incredibly hospitable team finishes preparation of your meal, you are taken on a tour of the grounds, a beautiful landscape of stone ruins, an old olive press and gorgeous olive and citrus trees. Just before the meal, your culinary education expands just a bit further with an olive oil tasting. Yorgos walks you through the process of producing olive oil and guides you through a tasting. You walk away with understanding much more than you did before about what makes a quality olive oil and what to look for when purchasing. You'll never buy olive oil in a grocery store again! Finally, you sit down to enjoy the meal you've "slaved over" (note the sarcasm - the entire experience was so much fun!). The dishes are paired so well together that everything complements everything else beautifully. All of this you enjoy as you sip on a beautiful local wine produced by a vineyard just meters away from Yorgos's house. If you have the time, and you have the slightest interest in exploring Greek cuisine, this class is a MUST. Thank you, Yorgos and Lola, for making this a truly unforgettable experience. You've imprinted on our hearts and have helped us create memories that will last a lifetime.

An Unforgettable Experience: Fun, Learning, and Flavor - Thank you, Yorgos! We absolutely loved the workshop! It was an incredible experience, we had so much fun and gained so much valuable information, not just about cooking.

Thoroughly enjoyable morning - We thoroughly enjoyed this market tour, olive oil tasting, cooking class and lunch. It was well organised and beautifully presented at the house. The food and the wine were delicious and the atmosphere very welcoming. We are a couple in their early sixties with three twenty somethings. They all enjoyed it. We had particularly good company in two Americans and four Dutch youngsters.

Proper 10/10 day out. - Such a fantastic thing to do / from picking the groceries in Corfu town, leaning some really interesting facts about the history of Corfu and the town, then back to George’s place to cook a delicious Corfiot feast, then learn about olive oil production and how to taste it. Proper 10/10. Lovely other guests too.

Lunch in the Olive Grove - After a walking tour of the town, we went to our hosts’ beautiful villa to help prepare a wonderful meal. This was a small group of 5 people. We all participated in the preparation of our meal of Greek Salad, Tzatziki sauce, Greek Potatoes and Walnut/brown sugar stuffed apples. Our host had already marinated and placed in his wood oven the Pork Knuckles as the main course of the meal. After lunch we had a relaxing walk in the olive grove, learned how olives are cultivated into olive oil and saw a 100’s year old olive press. The setting is absolutely pastoral and the wine was flowing.

Fantastic morning with this Corfiot family - Great day with Yorgos and his family learning about Greek culture and food. They will take great care of you and show you the best of Corfu island. Plus some AMAZING fresh local food

Favorite excursion of my trip - George picked us up right from the cruise terminal and took us shopping in a local market to pick ingredients for a meal. We drove about 30 minutes to his gorgeous house overlooking the mountains and countryside. We cooked a lovely meal in his outdoor kitchen and shared lots of smiles and laughs. Highly recommend, everyone should book this excursion!

A wonderful food tour in Corfu! - This was a wonderful tour! We enjoyed the walk through downtown Corfu while shopping for ingredients and learning about the history of the city. The cooking was fun and the food was delicious! I'd highly recommend!

Informative, friendly and delicious - We thoroughly enjoyed the day with George and his team. George made everyone in the group feel relaxed and at home. We started in the old part of Corfu where George provided us with lots of information about the history of the city and the cultures of the families who live and work there. We shopped for our lunch ingredients in the local market then made our way to George's lovely family home to prepare and eat the meal. Everyone gets involved and George makes sure no-one is left out. We'd be happy to recommend this tour and would go back for a walking tour next time we're in Corfu.

Friendly host and great food but not cooking class - Our host for this experience was lovely and friendly. Very knowledgeable about Corfu and took us to parts of town we hadn't been to before. We went to the market to buy minimal veggies but nice to see all the fresh fish. We then went to the hosts beautiful home just outside Corfu town which was a great spot. The host was very welcoming and the food was delicious but we didn't cook anything, which I was expecting from a cooking class. We peeled some veg, made a salad between the 8 of us, and watched the host make tzatziki. It was interesting to watch and really great food, but just not sure this should be advertised as a cooking class. I would still recommend this as a great experience but just don't expect to be cooking.