Welcome
To our Family
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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Great experience! - After spending a month in Chaniá, I decided to lear how to cook some of the food we’ve been enjoying. This class was perfect, from the food preparation, to the... read more timing of each course. The location is rural, but convenient to town. Virna and the boys were all very hospitable and friendly. The food turned out excellent and I hope to try to replicate it at home, knowing the ingredients, like the cheese, are likely to be difficult to find. I would do this class again in a heartbeat.
David R
October 12, 2025
An experience worth every penny! - Veerna and her family are amazing hosts and even better cooks! I loved learning the history about the recipes we prepared and getting to know the many people around me... read more making the same thing. We came from different areas of the world to eat the same wonderful Greek meal. I’ve already made the recipes again in my home and it brings me right back. Truly worth every penny!
Passenger01401785345
October 5, 2025
Not exactly what we had hoped for - We enjoyed this experience - definitely authentic, and the food was pretty good. I don’t however think it was worth nearly 100 euros per person, especially when the class had... read more over 20 people in it. We were asked to change days so it would be less crowded, but with over 20 people for our class in a relatively small space, not sure what they would consider crowded! Just not what we were hoping for considering the price.
Deanna R
September 30, 2025 -
Veerna’s Cretan cooking class - Veerna’s cooking class was a fun and informative and delicious experience! While it was a somewhat larger group, they were able to make us laugh and learn how to make... read more some yummy dishes. The setting was relaxed and beautiful. We learned how to make many Cretan dishes. There was so much to eat, we left full and content. Of course, we also had many toasts too. A very worth while experience, one we recommend you take!
Having transportation really made the difference too as we didn’t not have a car. It was easily arranged and just a small additional cost.
Trip527921
September 30, 2025
Unmissable cooking class - best food during trio - My first ever cooking class on holiday but this class has certainly set a very high benchmark. Very professional set up. The location is at a beautiful olive grove, the... read more host family makes you feel welcome and the food was the most delicious I’ve had on my trip. You’ll be making lots of different things such as a lamb dish, stuffed vegetables and dakos just to name a few. Such a high attention to detail, they even had aprons and chopping boards with their logo! If you’re in Chania, this class is a must.
V6720RQjosies
September 29, 2025
Veerna’s Cooking Class - We had at the best time at Veerna’s cooking class! Lots of fun and laughs with the sweetest people. It was a beautiful spot in Chania and perfect weather. Everything... read more we made was absolutely delicious!
Amanda W
September 28, 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
Wonderful 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
Wonderful 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, 2025
We 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
Class & 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
We 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, 2025
We 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
This 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, 2025
This 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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