Hands-On Traditional Cretan Cooking Experience in Kritsa

About

Join our Traditional Cretan Cooking Class in the charming village of Kritsa and immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Crete! Pick fresh, seasonal vegetables from our garden, prepare traditional dishes using our family’s extra virgin olive oil, and savor the delicious meal you’ve created. 

As part of your cooking class, you can choose between two unique culinary experiences: embrace the warmth of a traditional home-cooked Cretan meal, rich with time-honored family recipes, or celebrate the island’s vibrant vegetarian traditions with a flavorful, plant-based feast that highlights the freshest local ingredients.

This hands-on, interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to learn the secrets of Cretan cuisine while connecting with the island’s deep-rooted culinary traditions.

Menu

You can choose between the Full Cretan Meal or the Vegetarian Cretan Cuisine menu options.

Includes a welcome drink for each participant, and any additional drinks (soft drinks or alcoholic beverages) will be paid separately by the guests.

“Grandma’s Table” – Cooking a Full Cretan Meal

Appetizers:

• Village Salad – Greek salad with fresh, local ingredients

• Tzatziki – Yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip

• Fava – Mashed yellow split peas with olive oil and onions

• Dakos – Cretan barley rusk topped with tomato and cheese

Main Course:

• Lamb Casserole with Green Beans – Slow-cooked lamb with green beans, based on our grandmother’s recipe

Dessert:

• Loukoumades with Honey – Fried puff pastry drizzled with honey

“The Garden of Crete” – Vegetarian Cretan Cuisine

Appetizers:

• Tzatziki – Yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip

• Dakos – Cretan barley rusk topped with tomato and cheese

• Fava – Mashed yellow split peas with olive oil and onions

• Fried Zucchini – Lightly battered and fried fresh zucchini slices

Main Course:

• Stuffed Vegetables – Tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini flowers filled with rice and local herbs

Dessert:

• Loukoumades with Honey – Fried puff pastry drizzled with honey

Schedule

• Arrival at the cooking school.
• Include a welcome drink for each participant, and any additional drinks (soft drinks or alcoholic beverages) will be paid separately by the guests.
• Presentation of all ingredients and equipment slated for use.
• Start of the hands-on cooking session.
• Indulge in the culinary delights crafted during the class.
• End of the experience.