Cretan Cooking Class: Taste Tradition

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: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cretan Vibes - Experience the essence of Cretan cuisine with our fully interactive cooking class, ideal for anyone keen to discover and enjoy the tastes of Cretan gastronomy. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned chef, the key is your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace the warmth of Cretan culture, becoming a beloved member of our family…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Cooking equipment provided
  • Photos & Recipes via e-mail
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Cretan Dakos - Rusk with fresh tomato sauce, fresh Cretan cheese-mizithra (making from my grandma), organic oregano and our extra virgin olive oil!
  • Cretan Dolmadakia (Stuffed grape leaves)
  • Stuffed Zucchini flowers - It is the ultimate Cretan dish!
  • Graviera Saganaki - One of the most delicious Cretan kind of cheese that we fry it in our…
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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Michael_k
Oct 31, 2025
What an amazing... - What an amazing experience! Marianna was a wonderful teacher and her mother Stella was lots of fun. Food prep and the meal after was fun and informative. Since it was late in the season, we had a small group of only us and another couple. We had lots of fun with them.
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Kristen_j
Oct 5, 2025
A Memorable Experience and Bring Your Appetite! - This was a delightful cooking experience! We have taken many different cooking courses but Marianna and her mother Stella are incredible! From the moment we arrived it was fun and Marianna is a great teacher. The food we made was delicious! We highly recommend this wonderful experience.
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Kierra_b
Sep 25, 2025
This was such a wonderful... - This was such a wonderful experience! It was the most beautiful kitchen I’ve ever taken a cooking class in, which made the whole evening feel extra special. The host was warm, kind, and welcoming, and created such a comfortable atmosphere. The food we made was absolutely delicious—fun to prepare and even better to enjoy. Highly recommend!
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Elisabeth_k
Sep 23, 2025
We will come back! - Great cooking class with super nice hosts (Marianna and Stella) and authentic dishes! Marianna speaks very good English and explains everything so well that you really learn something:) And all in a warm, relaxed atmosphere! Highly recommended!!
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U8955qnelisabethk
Sep 20, 2025
Great experience - Highly recommended! Marianna and Stella are great hosts and Marianna, who speaks excellent English, explained everything very well so you really learned something. Plus a warm, relaxed atmosphere - and of course the home-cooked food: Everything delicious!! We will come back!
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Flacyclist
Sep 12, 2025
Fabulous setting for an authentic Cretan cooking class - It was such a wonderful outdoor setting, surrounded by the family orchard, pets, and Cretan sunset. Hands on cooking class using local ingredients, some right from the family farm, was informative and well orchestrated by Marianna and her mom. We enjoyed the dishes after class and had take home leftovers as well.
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Pie2suzie
Sep 10, 2025
Highly recommended - Cozy Mood, good food and had a perfect explanation from Marianna in preparing dinner with all her greetings from her own garden.
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Trvlngfun
Sep 10, 2025
Deliciousness!!! - We absolutely loved the experience! Marianna and Stella ‘helped’ us prepare a fantastic Cretan meal in a perfect setting. They shared their family recipes and family stories of living on the farm. We would definitely do it again!
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N1298fkingridw
Aug 9, 2025
A wonderful evening in Crete - Whether you can cook or not, you can be sure that you will have fun and it will taste delicious in the end. It's as good as it gets.
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Cjw1971
Aug 2, 2025
Cretan cooking class - Amazing time. Such a fun afternoon. The farm is really beautiful. Marianna and her mother were great teaching us how to cook a traditional meal. Highly recommend.
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From $109
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).