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.

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Maryjo_v
Aug 26, 2024
Cretan cooking class on olive farm - Marianna and Stella were wonderful hosts and teachers. We learned a lot about traditional Greek dishes and how to prepare them perfectly. The setting was beautiful on their olive farm. There was no lull in activity or downtime. It was perfect!
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Nicole_g
Jul 23, 2024
Magical experience - My family and I had a wonderful experience cooking at the farm. The hostess was so welcoming and sweet. They were very helpful with the meal and it came out so so delicious. Everything was so fresh and authentic. By the time we were eating, the sun was setting which made it beyond perfect. Truly a magical experience.
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Ziggypark
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent expérience. Great hospitality, beautiful setting and amazing food - We had the best time. Mama Stella and Marriana were warm and welcoming. We even got to cook with Yaya. The recipes were easy to follow and so much fun to cook. The farm was in a beautiful setting . Everything was perfect, I highly recommend this experience. Would do it again in a second
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Milenabh2669eu
Jul 6, 2024
Cooking in a nice ambience with warm hosts! - I gave my boyfriend the cooking class for his birthday and it was such a great and beautiful experience to cook together with Marianna and her mom! The two are so warm that you feel right at home and can also enjoy a beautiful ambience. Marianna explains each cooking step in detail and also tells stories about the dish. We found it particularly nice that each of us could cook any dish. It tasted very good, of course! In addition, we took olive oil and the best oregano directly from the farm for our family. A perfect souvenir. The farm is easy to find and is signposted. We would definitely recommend the cooking class to get an insight into the Cretan cults. Best wishes Milena and Michael
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Chris
Jul 6, 2024
Family cooking course - Very friendly atmosphere, great location, top organized and lots of information about Greek cuisine! We prepared 4 courses, everything was very delicious, super prepared and a really nice experience.
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Sandy_f
Jun 29, 2024
A great holiday memory - We had such a great time with Marianna and her mother! The farm and outdoor kitchen stunning and sets the perfect atmosphere. We learned not just how to cook some of our favourite (and new) Cretan dishes but also learned about Cretan history and culture. They are great and welcoming hosts that made us feel very at home and the meal we cooked together was delicious! There were so many leftovers that we took some back to share with our Cretan friend and he was very impressed!
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Luisasa1768dr
Jun 25, 2024
It was the best cooking experience my boyfriend and I ever had! - It was the best cooking experience my boyfriend and I ever had! Marianna and Mama Stella were so lovely to the whole group. She told us interesting facts about any dish and how to do it and also took us in their garden to show us fresh vegetable, that we‘ve harvested. Marianna and Mama Stella know how to prepare cooking classes and also were able to adapt on allergies or diets. If you‘re in Crete you should definately book one class if you want traditional and authentic greek food! We‘ll come again. 11/10
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Chihyingw2019
Jun 23, 2024
Totally vibing with Cretan Vibes - We are two adults and two teenage daughters. We love taking cooking classes in the places we travel to, and Cretan Vibes was among the very best of our many experiences. The hosts were warm, funny, and excellent at teaching cooking. The surroundings are picturesque as heck - cooking outdoors in the middle of a working farm, on the island of Crete! They knew where every ingredient came from and we were astonished by the flavors that we could achieve with only fresh ingredients plus a little salt. To cap it off their dogs just had a litter of pups…and who doesn’t like playing with pups? We only wished that we could have gotten the recipes afterwards. Thank you so much ladies for this lovely experience.
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Eliza_v
Jun 22, 2024
A must-do cooking class! - This was definitely a highlight in our trip. If you’re near Heraklion, I highly recommend taking this class if you like to cook. Our hosts were excellent and delivered the class very well. We cooked so much delicious food!
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443petrae
Jun 20, 2024
Great Greek cooking lesson with Marianna - My husband and I had a absolutely wonderful experience at Marianna's cooking class. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcomed by Marianna, her mother, and her grandmother. The warmth and hospitality they showed us made the evening truly special. The cooking instructions were clear and engaging, and we learned so much that we can't wait to try out at home. Marianna and her family shared not only their recipes but also their love and passion for cooking, which made the class even more enjoyable. We are deeply grateful for the fantastic evening and the heartfelt welcome we received. A huge Thank you to Marianna, Mama Stella and to your Grandmother for an unforgettable experience! We will come back 😘
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