Discover the wealth and variety in the flavours of Crete with a private hands-on cooking class in the beautiful countryside. Learn how to prepare the most distinctive Cretan dishes and let expert local cooks introduce you to the culinary traditions of the island.
Just a 30 minute drive from the city, your private cooking experience will take place in a traditional stone village looking out over lush hilltops and the Aegean sea. Experienced Cretan cooks will welcome you and introduce you to the earthly flavours of their fresh cuisine.
You’ll start with local favourites like ‘dakos’ (Cretan rusks topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese) and ‘dolmadakia’ (vine leaves stuffed with rice). For the main course, you’ll master the popular lamb with artichokes the traditional ‘yemista’ (stuffed vegetables) using only seasonal ingredients (menu may change due to seasonal availability). Lastly, you’ll roll out some pastry and make delicious traditional pies with Cretan cheese and honey, a beloved dessert of the region.
End a busy day with a fantastic Cretan meal of your own making, with plenty of local wine and good company to wash it down with.
