Cooking Class and Meal at our Family Olive Farm

Experience the authentic Cretan lifestyle and cuisine at our family olive farm, where we’ll share the secrets of traditional recipes and cooking techniques passed down for generations.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cretan Vibes - Our Cretan cooking class is a 100% hands-on experience, perfect for those eager to explore and indulge in the flavors of Cretan gastronomy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, what truly matters is your open heart and eagerness to embrace the warmth of Cretan culture, becoming a cherished part of our family along the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Cooking equipment & personal apron provided
  • Enjoy your creations with a glass of local wine
  • Photos & Recipes via e-mail
What's Not Included
  • Pick up services
Meal Options
  • Cretan Dolmadakia (Stuffed grape leaves)
  • Graviera Saganaki - One of the most delicious Cretan kind of cheese that we fry it in our family’s extra virgin olive oil!
  • Cretan Dakos - The ultimate Cretan dish! Rusk with fresh tomato sauce, fresh mizithra (making from my grandma), organic oregano and our extra virgin olive oil!
  • Sarikopites - Our local…
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey designed for those yearning to discover ‘The Simple Cretan Life.’ This experience is crafted for souls genuinely open to immersing themselves in the heart of Cretan gastronomy, where every dish is a dance of tradition and flavor, going beyond the ordinary Greek recipes.
Teaming up with my mother, we’re here to passing down…

Location
Cretan Vibes
Finding us is quite straightforward. Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road 97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L2289mwmarthaa
Oct 29, 2024
A beautiful day at The Orchid House Winery. - Our family got together for brunch at The Orchid House Winery last week. Lynley was our server. Lynley was exceptional as our server. She was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. The food, the gardens and atmosphere made the afternoon a wonderful experience. Thank you Lynley for making it such an exceptional afternoon.
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Andrea_f
Oct 26, 2024
Wonderful class, great experience! - We had a warm welcome, made so many friends/cooking companions, as the time flew by. Our hosts conveyed their passion for their cooking as they worked with us to prepare a delicious and bountiful meal. This will definitely be on our list to repeat. What a wonderful experience. Five stars!
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T4660yxalexandrel
Oct 21, 2024
Crete from heart to plate - It is an experience that cannot be described but lived. Hidden in the south of Crete, in the middle of nature we found Marianna and Stella who did us the honor of welcoming us to their family farm. It is an authentic farmhouse in which we immediately feel comfortable and our two guests have not had anything to do with it. Both Marianna with her smile and Stella with her kindness. We had the pleasure of sharing a moment of conviviality and authenticity with them. The produce was fresh and from their farm, the course was informative, accessible and fun. It goes without saying that the food was excised, at the end of the course we were able to share a meal all together, filled with joy and good humor. Many thanks to our guests for this timeless and sharing moment.
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Gayle_s
Oct 16, 2024
Amazing experience cooking food from Crete - What a fantastic day of cooking and learning about the Cretan culture and food. Marianne and Mama Stela were so warm and welcoming. Great memories from our holiday, thank you!!
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Elaine
Sep 27, 2024
Totally recommend to all, whether cooking is your passion or not - Perfectly welcoming and personnel, fun activity, with excellent culinary Cretan food. The alfresco kitchen is spacious, comfortable and cool. Such a great day out and home made food delicious
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300emilyk
Sep 24, 2024
Delicious fresh ingredients, thoughtful instruction and a beautiful outdoor kitchen - Taking a cooking class is often the highlight of a travel experience, and this was certainly true of preparing a 4-course lunch with Marianna and her mom at Cretan Vibes farm. The outdoor kitchen (and bathroom) is impeccably clean and set in the middle of a working orchard and vegetable garden. The ingredients were super fresh (male zucchini flowers picked that morning). Marianna is a professional chef and a good teacher. She was patient and gave us lots of tips, p;us of course the recipes by email after class. She and her mom did a fair amount of prep before the students (10 max) arrived at 10:30 for the lunch class. They also offer a dinner class, and a garden/farm tour as a separate event. Marianna was very good about accommodating food needs (I’m vegetarian and also gluten free). We made stuffed zucchini flowers and grape leaves for starters. Also on the agenda was rolling out pastry dough, stuffing with sweetened feta cheese and quick frying in olive oil from the f arm. The main course was a chicken stew for most but the veggie meals was a stew of onions, grated tomato, zucchini, eggplant and potato, slow simmered with a little salt. No herbs needed because the fresh veggies were so so tasty,
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U902cjrickk
Sep 22, 2024
5 star experience - This experience was the highlight of our trip to Greece! We had the best time learning about the culture, ingredients, traditions, and spending time with Marianna and Stella. The setting was beautiful, located on a tranquil farm. If we could give this 10 stars we would!!!! Our meal turned out amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting down and chatting with our hosts!
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Martha_m
Sep 22, 2024
One of the highlights of our trip! - They were very welcoming and warm. The food we cooked was excellent! Fresh and delicious! Beautiful atmosphere.
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Q6404msramong
Sep 22, 2024
What a fantastic fun experience! - How we enjoyed the beautiful farm where the cooking course took place. We were warmly welcomed by Marianne and her mother Stella. We got a homemade lemonade and we introduced ourselves to each other in the group. We were able to make an extensive menu with traditional Greek recipes from Mama Stella. The explanation was calm and clear, the atmosphere relaxed and the ingredients almost all came from their own garden. Nice to get to know Greek cuisine a bit better. The dishes were delicious and Marianne and Stella make the experience a real success! Definitely recommended.
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Iris_l
Sep 14, 2024
Delicious Food Wonderful Hostesses - Thoroughly enjoyed cooking with and learning from Marianna & Stella. Their passion for food and their culture were evident during our time with them. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived on their farm and were offered delicious homemade lemonade and cinnamon refreshments until we left with food and hugs! The cooking experience was completely authentic and highly organized. We prepared a multi course meal under the kind guidance of mother and daughter. For sure a highlight of our stay.
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From $85
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).