Local Flavors with Dionisis & Rania in Zakynthos
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VILLA RANIA / ZANTE - DROSIA

Join Dionisis & Rania in Zakynthos for a unique cooking class. Experience local flavors, creativity, and warm hospitality. Book your culinary adventure today.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • VILLA RANIA / ZANTE - DROSIA - If you’re planning a summer vacation in Zante, be sure to include Dionisis and Rania’s delightful cooking class in your itinerary. Walk in a blooming garden, the idyllic background of this culinary session.

Participate in a 2.5-hour hands-on experience and let your hosts introduce you to the local culture and teach you traditional recipes, while tasting the rich flavors of Zakynthos.

Last but not least, gather around the table under the stars, enjoy the hospitality of Rania and Dionisis, and clink your glasses! That special memory of Greece will stay forever in your heart!

The menu consists of all the dishes that are mentioned and described below.
Also, guests will be served two glasses of local rose semi-sweet wine per person.

What's Included
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Village Bread - With a unique taste and texture, this type of bread used to be prepared in outdoor wood fired ovens.

  • Greek Zucchini Fritters or Spring Rolls - Alternatively called Kolokithokeftedes this traditional delicacy is made with grated zucchini, feta cheese, eggs, and a variety of local herbs.

  • Grilled Florina Peppers - A sweet variety of peppers cultivated in the northern Greek region of Western Macedonia.

  • Greek Salad with Zakynthos Ladotiri - Zakynthos is proud of its ladotiri, a goat cheese with characteristic spicy flavor, that matures for months in olive oil.

  • Rabbit Stew with Potato Purée - Rabbit recipes which play a crucial role in Zakynthos’ gastronomy, have survived for decades through oral tradition.

  • Kaimaki Ice Cream with Sour Cherry Syrup or Seasonal Fruits - With a typical elastic texture and a mastic aroma kaimaki was the only ice cream available in Greece until the late 60’s.

Additional Information

Dionisis and Rania are a couple of food enthusiasts who live in the island of Zakynthos, along with their adorable dog. After retiring from their primary careers, they have fully dedicated themselves to the realm of tourism, owning a lovely accommodation next to the place of their cooking class.

Dionisis, an adventurous cook at heart, thrives on pushing culinary boundaries, infusing his dishes with creativity and innovation, yielding consistently impressive outcomes. Meanwhile, Rania’s culinary journey spans over four decades, interwoven with her diverse roles in work and childcare, all while improving her cooking skills.

Beyond their culinary passions, the couple shares a deep love for travel, exploration, and communing with nature. They combine their social interactions with warmth and charm, making every encounter a delightful experience.

  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Location
VILLA RANIA / ZANTE - DROSIA
We will give detailed instructions and possible photos before arrival.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pagourou
Jul 3, 2024
Traditional recipes, cozy atmosphere! - House is located in a very beautiful area, which with the colours of sunset was just magical. We really enjoyed our dinner, especially the rabbit stew and kolokythokeftedes, we had our wine, relaxed and got to know the friendly hosts!
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Johnkits
Jul 3, 2024
Real people and new Friends - Τhe best cooking class on the island of Zakynthos. At first we were wary of going but when we got there from the first moment we understood how friendly the people were and how much fun we were going to have. We confirmed everything, I recommend it to everyone, it is a unique experience that deserves Dionisi and Rania thanks for all!
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