Cretan Cooking Class: A Culinary Journey with a Professional Chef

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Join our Cretan cooking class for an authentic culinary journey. Forage for fresh ingredients and learn traditional recipes with a professional chef, capturing the essence of Crete's rich food culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

What sets this cooking class apart is its focus on authenticity. You'll dive into the heart of Cretan food culture, crafting dishes that have been passed down through generations. Using ingredients sourced locally from the rich lands of Crete, you'll create mouthwatering delicacies that capture the true essence of the region's culinary heritage. It's not just a meal; it's a hands-on experience in the art of traditional Cretan cooking.


But it doesn't stop there. Before you even start cooking, you’ll embark on a unique adventure – foraging for ingredients. Together, you'll explore the local surroundings, gathering fresh, seasonal produce that paints the vibrant canvas of your meal. The connection between the land, the ingredients, and the final dish is an experience that transcends typical cooking classes, offering you a profound understanding of the farm-to-table journey.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Barley rusk
Extra virgin olive oil, Cretan graviera cheese
MAIN
Chicken or lamb giouvetsi
MAIN
Spinach & cheese pies
MAIN
Cretan dakos
MAIN
Spinach & cheese pies
DESSERT
Orange pie

What You Get

All the ingredients are fresh and local
Dinner
Learn about Cretan food culture
Hands-on cooking class

Good To Know

  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Welcome to this cooking class where you will learn about Cretan food culture, preparing local dishes based on local ingredients that's collected from our region. In addition, we taste extra virgin olive oils and recognize the positive and negative quality characteristics.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Sirili, Chania, Greece, GR, 730 02

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 21, 2025
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