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Cretan Cooking Experience – Hands-On in a Family Garden Kitchen

4 hours

Easy

A warm and authentic Cretan cooking experience with garden-fresh ingredients, local stories, and a shared meal around the family table.

Step into the heart of Cretan hospitality with a hands-on cooking experience in our traditional garden kitchen. Your journey begins with a warm welcome, followed by a short tour of our vegetable garden and cooking space.

Together, we prepare a delicious meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients gathered from the garden, while learning authentic techniques passed down through generations. Along the way, we share stories, taste local treats, and explore the soul of Cretan cuisine.

The experience concludes with a joyful meal around the family table—full of flavor, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Important information
• This is a private experience, available only by prior booking.
• Children aged 1–7 join for free and do not require a ticket. From 8 years old, the full adult price applies.
• All ingredients are sourced fresh after each booking, based on the guests’ preferences and dietary needs. For this reason, bookings close 48 hours in advance.

What's included?


    Your experience begins with a warm welcome in our courtyard, accompanied by homemade refreshments. We take a moment to get to know each other, exchange names, and enjoy a short tour of the garden and the traditional kitchen where the cooking will take place. After a brief introduction to the menu, we dive into preparing a delicious meal together, using fresh ingredients we gather from our own vegetable garden.

    Throughout the lesson, we pause for small tastings of local treats and share stories, flavors, and secrets passed down through generations of Cretan cooking. Step by step, we learn traditional techniques and create dishes that reflect the soul of the island. The experience concludes with a shared meal around the family table—full of laughter, flavor, and moments that leave everyone with beautiful memories.

    What’s included in the experience:   – Welcome refreshments and raki – All cooking materials, and aprons – Garden and kitchen tour – Printed recipe sheet – Full guidance by Philippa throughout – Traditional Cretan meal shared at the end

    Children aged 1–7 join for free.

    Exclusions

      Transportation to and from the experience location is not included. Guests are kindly asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a positive attitude. Special dietary accommodations (e.g. vegan, gluten-free) must be communicated in advance.

      Please note
      • Accessible for those with limited mobility
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Infant seats available
      What to bring

        Comfortable clothing suitable for cooking – Closed-toe shoes (for safety in the kitchen) – A light jacket or sweater (depending on the season) – Curiosity and a good appetite!