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Cook with our family! Your hosts are sister and brother, Veerna and Kosti. Veerna is in charge of the preparations and will teach you everything. Kosti is in charge of the wood-fire oven.
Our Classes
Learn how to cook authentic Cretan foods in a picturesque setting, under the shade of avocado and olive trees in a secluded area of Chania.
Learn the secrets of sour-dough,prepare and bake your own-unique bread loaf in a wood-fire oven, and combine it with extra-virgin olive oil tasting.
Passion & Expertise
Veerna is one of the best cooks in the area. Her kalitsounia have been selling like hot cakes for years.
100% natural ingredients
All the ingredients are picked straight from the garden, or sourced from local farmers.
Family
You are invited into our home. Grandmas, aunts, cousins, and friends for instance are always stopping by to meet our guests and give you an authentic Cretan experience.
customer satisfaction
Don't take our word for it. Check out our hundrends of 5* reviews.
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Amazing evening of food and hospitality - Wonderful evening with great food and hospitality! Highly recommend this activity for cooks of all levels. It is truly interactive, very organized, and the instructors are very patient and demonstrate... read more everything. The food is delicious and you get a full authentic Greek meal that epitomizes the Mediterranean Diet and Cretan cuisine.
Kmercer520
July 20, 2025Highlight of Our Time on Crete - Book this class now! This cooking class was the highlight of our time on Crete. Veerna, Kostas and Alex were so friendly and informative, we felt very welcomed. All three... read more worked hard the entire time, answering questions, bringing tools and ingredients, instructing, and demonstrating. Though we cooked a TON of food, it somehow felt relaxed and comfortable the entire time.The setting is beautiful: in the family's olive grove and farm, with puppies and sheep roaming outside the fence while you and classmates prepare food outdoors on the shaded porch next to a 500-year-old olive tree! Last but not least: the FOOD! We learned about traditional Cretan foods and the history behind them. Lamb & veggie packets; stuffed veggies & dolmades; spinach pies, cheese pies, and dakos (Greek bruschetta). Everything was delicious and made with quality ingredients. We made new friends among the guests and everyone was enjoying themselves, from 5 years old to 60+. Highly recommend!
Nicole A
July 19, 2025- This was such a fun experience. Even our 3-year-old had a great time participating in prepping veggies, mixing tzatziki, and rolling filo dough. Veerna and her team were so helpful... read more teaching us traditional Cretan recipes and the night was delightful. We met lovely people and the food was delicious. P.S. Veerna shared some unexpected Greek cooking secrets that will take your skills to the next level!
Nancy T
July 19, 2025 -
- This was so much more than just a cooking class – it was a true cultural experience. Veerna, Kostas, Alex, and Makis were absolutely amazing – warm, knowledgeable, and full... read more of heart. They welcomed us in their home and made us feel like family from the moment we arrived.
We cooked delicious traditional Cretan dishes with fresh local ingredients, learned so much about the culture, and shared a beautiful meal together in a stunning setting. It was fun, hands-on, and incredibly memorable.
If you’re in Chania, don’t miss this – it’s a highlight you’ll never forget!Aleksandar G
July 19, 2025Amazing Chania (Crete) Cooking Class. Well worth the time and money! - Amazing great history lesson as well as hands on full prep cooking class. The host family treated us like family! Amazing food, well worth the money! I think I’ve... read more found new friends for life!
NatlTraveler
July 18, 2025The BEST day you'll spend in Crete! - This was the most amazing experience!
Veerna is funny, friendly & so informative as she guides you through the preparation & cooking of the wonderful Cretan cuisine.
I had my... read more misgivings, at first; how would I cope surrounded by a bunch of strangers from different parts of the globe trying to cook dishes I'd only sampled in restaurants?
Within a very short space of time, those strangers felt like old friends as we combined our various cullinary skills (or lack of them) to produce a truly excellent, rustic banquet.
Veerna & her family keep the drinks & the conversation flowing (in equal measure) & arrange transport to & from their wonderful place in the hills.
I want to balance this review with a few "cons" amidst all the positives. Alas, the only negative was that the time (around 5 hours?) went by far too quickly.unclelol
July 13, 2025
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My family of four just had the best evening learning about and cooking "the thieves dinner"...and it was even better than the 5-star reviews we had read through prior to... read more booking! Kostas and his sons built a beautiful property, and Veerna was informative and fun! The meal we prepared was robust and delicious and by the end, everyone we cooked with felt like friends! This is by far the best experience we have done in Crete-dont miss out!
Melissa
July 6, 2025This was one of my favorite cooking classes I’ve ever taken and a highlight of my time in Chania! Veerna is so nice, thoughtful, and funny! The class is a... read more family affair and it feels like you are spending time with a loved one in their backyard learning how to cook rather than a stuff cooking class. The food was authentic and delicious and we were stuffed! I highly recommend
Rachel
July 3, 2025Wonderful experience. The host was very accommodating and it was great learning about authentic Greek cooking and the history behind it. Highly recommend. ευχαριστώ πολύ!
Marie
July 1, 2025The cooking class with Veerna was an incredible experience and I’m so glad we did it!
The set up in the backyard somehow helps you feel simultaneously at home but also... read more in a professional class.
Veerna is incredibly knowledgeable (as are the other members of her family who help out) and the atmosphere helps you mingle with other guests from all over the world.
The food was delicious and she provides the recipes after the class, counting down the days until I make the Thieves Dinner again!Danielle
June 27, 2025 -
Highly recommend spending time with Veerna and her family! Such wonderful food and a beautiful location. Met some awesome folks from all around the world too!
Myca
June 16, 2025This was my second time I took the tour and they recognized me. Honestly they have such an amazing ability to connect the group and it honestly seemed like coming... read more home to visit some friends. I wish them so much success.
You both are omorfus!Adanma
June 8, 2025Wonderful experience that I would do over again. The hosts were so sweet and knowledgeable. The food was excellent, and we left with recipes and new skills. Highly recommend
Jessica
June 4, 2025We could not recommend this experience more highly! Veerna and Kostas have curated such a wonderful atmosphere at their farm and share a rich history in the food/cooking. They were... read more incredible hosts.
Dani
June 2, 2025 -
Veerna and her beautiful family have made this event a very special and absolutely unique experience! The food and drinks were delicious. We really recommend this event!
Julia
May 31, 2025This cooking class in the hills of Chania was a highlight of our trip! Veerna, our engaging and knowledgeable hostess, guided us in preparing delicious traditional dishes like election lamb,... read more dakos, tzatziki, dolmadakia, and kalitsounia. She was warmly assisted by her family — Kostas and "Poor" Alex — who made the whole experience feel like a home-cooked meal with old friends. Authentic, fun, and absolutely unforgettable. Don’t miss this when in Chania
Jayne
May 24, 2025Class & food was great, the host & their family were nice, welcoming and funny. Their home/where we cook is beautiful & homey. Come hungry as you will have plenty... read more of food to eat. I would recommend the class!
Adriana
May 19, 2025This class is a MUST. It was so informative, fun and very enjoyable! We feasted on so many local cultural dishes that we made which made it even more rewarding.... read more There was a large group of us and it was so nice meeting new ppl and Veerna and her family were so hospitable and kind. We also used the transfer which went so well and we really appreciated that offer. Come with an empty stomach and prepare to be stuffed!
Anais
May 18, 2025 -
Absolutely loved our cooking class with Veerna! The location was beautiful and the family was very welcoming. We had a vegetarian and a picky eater in our group, and the... read more hosts were extremely accommodating. I would recommend this to everyone and we would absolutely do it again!
Annie
May 4, 2025The family who runs this is extremely nice and genuine. Taught us a lot of new recipes and used old techniques to make some great Cretan dishes. This is a... read more more laid back class vs some party classes with unlimited wine I’ve taken before (just FYI). Beautiful estate and would recommend to anyone wanting to take a cooking class in Chania in a lowkey vibe with classic dishes! Only recommendation would be to do more community activities to get to to know the other guests better and make friends.
Russell
May 1, 2025We had a very nice time learning how to cook delicious traditionnal cretan dishes, and learning more about the history of it ! Everybody was very welcoming, we loved it !
Léonie
May 1, 2025We had a really wonderful time with Veerna's Kitchen learning how to make healthy, hearty, Cretan food. The family are absolutely charming and they were so good at creating a... read more fun, easygoing atmosphere for all the guests while we cooked. The food was delicious, but what makes this class so special is the company. Highly recommended!
Joel
April 30, 2025 -
We had the best time. I made new friends and the food was truly amazing. You get to be on one of the most beautiful olive orchards I’ve seen so... read more far. Veerna and her family are so wonderful and kind. I even got a bug bite at some point and they found some ointment for me to put on it. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to make it lol again when I go back home. We ate and laughed and shared many stories and I’m so glad I did it. Definitely THE cooking class to take in Crete.
Katelyn
April 11, 2025This was such a special experience! It was one of our favorite experiences of our whole Greece trip. Veerna and her brother Kostas were such warm, funny, and inviting hosts.... read more It was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it!
Mary
April 2, 2025This is a must do in Chania! We had the best day learning about Greek culture and food, and cooking a wonderful meal in a beautiful atmosphere. Veerna and... read more her brother were wonderful hosts- and the food was delicious!!
Kaitlin
March 17, 2025This class was the highlight of our time in Chania. We had so much fun learning all of the recipes and the tricks of making them from the expert home... read more cook, Veerna. The hospitality was amazing and we had a great time meeting and talking with the other guests. The food was delicious and we will be making it again at home soon!
Amanda
December 3, 2024
Cooking Class Location
Our classes are both commenced in the same location.
Chania Cooking Class is located 10-15 minutes from the center of Chania in the beautiful neighborhood of Nerokourou. Veerna’s Kitchen is located in the terrace of the church of Saint Ephraim.
It is easily accessible by car. Park along the fence.
Transportation is not included in the price.
For any inquiries or question please check our Contact Methods and our FAQ.
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