Tastes of Crete

Time: 09.30-14.30
Days: Monday and Saturday

Tastes of Crete, is a hands-on journey through Crete’s culinary traditions for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts. An insight into regional cuisine, a key element of the island’s culture, this creative activity highlights the simple, seasonal foods of Crete. Friendly and informal, it features hands-on instruction, delicious home-cooked food, along with wine and cheese tasting.

The activity is only offered to small groups (8 max) ensuring an intimate setting and is hosted in an 18th century farmhouse surrounded by organic gardens, just a short drive from Chania. The location has been selected for its character and ambience, which makes for a perfect backdrop. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, guests discover how to prepare a number of Cretan dishes under the directions of a local cook. Those who prefer to take a less active role may choose to just relax and appreciate the atmosphere. Our fun experience culminates at the table, where together, drinking Cretan wines, we will enjoy the food and the company.

Detailed Itenerary

09:30
Meet your driver and guide at your hotel. We will first visit a typical open air food market and then drive to the farmhouse ‘Metohi Kindelis’ to meet our host cook.

10:30
Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Cretan cooking and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience in this atmospheric surrounding.

13:00
We generally cook for a couple of hours after which we move out to a shaded dining table to enjoy our splendid meal, prepared entirely by you, complemented by fine wine.

14:30
Return to your hotel with a handful of exclusive recipes and memories to share with your family and friends.

Menu of cooking courses will vary depending on season.