Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting
Overview
A culinary journey awaits those yearning for 'The Simple Cretan Life' and a deep dive into Cretan gastronomy. This experience emphasizes traditional flavors that extend beyond typical Greek recipes.
- 👩🍳 Teaming up with my mother, we share a legacy of love for nourishing Cretan food developed over three generations.
- 🥘 Our cooking classes invite you into our family environment, where laughter and love enhance the experience.
- 🍽️ Participants will savor flavors while feeling the essence of Cretan culture through shared moments.
- 🌱 Customization is available to meet dietary preferences, including significant allergies or vegetarian lifestyles.
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Duration: 4 hours
Authentic Cretan Cuisine: We can also accommodate menu like Vegetarian / Vegan / Dairy or Gluten free options! Just let us know it in advance ;)
- All the cooking ingredients
- Premium Olive Oil Tasting
- Video of our olive harvest- see behing the scenes
- Local wine to accompany your meal
- Leftovers will be packed and you can take them with you
- Full meal after the class
- Recipes to take home (send to you via email)
- Warm family hospitality
- Handmade refreshments e.g. mama Stella's lemonade
- Private transportation
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Mama Stella, my wonderful mum, loves to share her culinary knowledge and techniques with you! We will cook a 3-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, you'll enjoy your creations with some Cretan wine. Leftovers are carefully packed for you to take along.
Moreover, as an olive-growing family,we guide you through an educational olive oil tasting.You will learn how to recognize authentic extra virgin,how to detect aromas, flavors, and bitterness, how to identify defects in lower-quality oils,tips for choosing olive oil when you shop.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand not only what Cretans cook — but how and why!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.