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.
- 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 way!
Mama Stella, my wonderful mum, loves to share her culinary knowledge and techniques with you! We will cook a 4-course meal, by providing all you need, from aprons to fresh, farm-sourced ingredients ensuring a 100% hands-on cooking experience! Local homemade refreshments and water will also be provided. After your cooking adventure, revel in the joy of your creations accompanied by local Cretan wine. Leftovers are carefully packed for you to take along.
Immerse yourself in this unique, 3.5 to 4-hour experience at our olive oil farm. Cooking unfolds in an outdoor space beneath a beautiful wooden roof, surrounded by olive trees on one side and a lush garden on the other. Engage your senses—smell, taste, and feel our culture through a one-of-a-kind cooking adventure. Join us, cook with passion, and savor the moments!
- 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
- Pick up services
- 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 dessert! Dough with stuffed mizithra (making from my grandma). Fry it in our family’s extra virgin olive oil. Topping with local honey!
- Vegetarian Giaxni - Fresh green beans with potatoes, zucchini, fresh tomato sauce & Ksinoxondros (a Cretan delicious product making from my grandma)
- Lamb with artichokes, potatoes, fennel & fresh tomato sauce!
- Kokinisto - Lamb with fresh tomato sauce. Served with french fries (local potatoes that we fry them in our family’s extra virgin olive oil)!
- Cretan Stifado with snails - A delicious cretan dish. Just for them who are really open to tasting new things!
- Snails with Xondros - It is the ultimate Cretan dish! It is a very old and delicious dish and at the same time it is so nutritious!
- Lamb with fennel, zucchini, fresh potato & fresh tomato sauce
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 not just recipes but a legacy of love for simple, tasty, and nourishing Cretan food cultivated over more than three generations.
Our aim is not just to teach you cooking techniques but to invite you into our family. In the warmth of our kitchen, where laughter and love are our secret ingredients, you’ll not only savor the flavors but feel the heartbeat of Cretan culture. Food, to us, is a celebration—a symphony of scents, tastes, and shared moments.
Last but not least, we take pride in customizing our cooking classes to accommodate your preferences and needs, whether it’s a significant allergy or a vegetarian lifestyle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
