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
  • Cooking equipment & personal apron provided
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Photos & recipes sent via email
  • 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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Kyliep746
May 31, 2025
Fabulous 80th birthday present! - My family and I booked a class at Cretan Vibes as a surprise 80th birthday gift for my Mum, who loves cooking. We had a wonderful day and Mum loved it! Mariana and Stella were so hospitable and made Mum's birthday extra special. Thank-you!
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Todd
May 30, 2025
BEST COOKING CLASS IN CRETE AND ALL GREECE - This is far and away the best cooking experience we’ve ever had!! The personal touch along with walking in the gardens to get our fresh vegetables was incredible!! The atmosphere and cooking in a fun atmosphere was amazing
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Lauraww9388zt
May 26, 2025
Incredible Experience! Don’t skip this! - Marianna and Mama Stella provided a truly one of a kind experience for the group. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality and thought poured into every detail was outstanding. We enjoyed the process of cooking each of the dishes and learning about Greek food and culture. We even got to harvest our own artichoke from the family garden! This will be a highlight of our trip to Crete.
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Tamara
May 26, 2025
Food, fun and family! - Marianna and Mama Stella made us feel a part of the family. Very impressed with the family farms and history. Learned so much about Cretan culture and foods. Meal was delicious and funn to prepare. Beautiful setting.
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Deblynch23
May 19, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - We were treated to a wonderful cooking course and meal by Marianna and “mom Stella”. We were fully immersed in the experience and really enjoyed picking some of our own vegetable from their beautiful gardens. Everything we made was simply amazing. The place was spotless and we loved the authenticity. We will never forget this wonderful experience.
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Michael
May 15, 2025
Harvest / cook / eat / enjoy!! Fantastic excursion!!! - What an unbelievable experience!! We were treated to a unique experience of life in the village and hands on creation of local cuisine. The setup / facilities were amazing and beautiful. The variety of food was amazing and in large quantities. We were able to enjoy it for multiple meals. We were treated as part of the family. I would highly recommend this experience!!
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Susanwu2016bk
May 7, 2025
Friends birthday meal - Myself and my husband Phil joined our friends to help one of them celebrate his birthday that day, I found the staff were very friendly and polite the lady came to check everything was to our satisfaction and no one in our group were kept waiting for our food I would definitely visit this pub again myself and my husband haven't been there for some time but it always holds a special place in my mind as we had our wedding reception there and I have got to say it's never changed always nice welcoming
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Annette_d
Apr 28, 2025
Excellent Cretan Cooking Experience! - Cooking with Marianna and her mother, Stella, was a delight! Every Cretan dish we made was absolutely delicious. Their hands-on, step-by-step instructions made the class a pleasure to follow. We loved their information about the local farm, crops, cheeses, and cuisine. It was so much fun to pick the artichokes and learn how to prepare them for our dishes. The outdoor cooking and dining area alongside olive trees and gardens is beautiful! A fabulous and fun time!
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Akerkoole
Apr 25, 2025
Fantastic cooking class - Very warm welcome, very welcoming, nice recipes and delicious artichokes and melon from our own garden! Highly recommended. Thanks Mom and Marianne!
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Onair817906
Apr 16, 2025
A great experience - This cooking experience has been super fun, I was a huge fan of being able to harvest some ingrediens myself and having ample guidance when cooking, in general an incredible experience 10/10 =D
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From $108
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).