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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 and a meal!
Turn your villa into a Cretan kitchen. Hands-on cooking class with a local.
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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Fun time with friends! - My friends and I did the 10-2pm cooking class and it was so special! We were feeling a bit rough but loved making all of the different dishes (still thinking... read more about the cheese!) and the excellent hospitality from our hosts. Such lovely and warm people. The olive trees and the cooking space were beautiful. We felt like part of the family. I would definitely recommend them!
L418VNjenniferw
May 20, 2026
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May 17, 2026
Great experience, a must-do for every foody and / or greek food lover - We booked this experience on the advice of the operators of Chania Wine tours (also highly recommended) and we were not disappointed. We had a mixed, international group of 12... read more people and we were connected by the same thing: our love for Greek food. Veerna was very clear in her instructions and her brother Kosta was just lovely. Kosta's son Alex turned out to be an excellent driver, which is allways a nice surprise on Crete.
The preparing and the cooking of the food was fun to do and everything tasted delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality of the kleftedakia. I wasn't excited at all when I learned we were going to cook that (had some bad experiences) but this one was great! Very tasty, very tender. I loved everything about it.
Also loved the tzatziki (finally learned what I've been doing wrong all those years), the spanakopita and everything else.
Great class, keep up the good work!
Brix68
May 11, 2026 -
The Best Chania Experience! - This was the best part of our trip Chania. Veerna taught us so much Cretan history, plus gave us a very easy and informative course in cooking traditional Cretan dishes.... read more The food was amazing; the company and experience even better. I highly recommend this experience. Come hungry, leave happy!
josh f
May 11, 2026
Highly recommend - An amazing afternoon spent cooking traditional Cretan food with a feast afterward!
J S
May 8, 2026
Super sourdough class - We enjoyed this class very much with our delightful hosts Nico and Alex. We learn how to make sourdough Bread in the Greek Way. Also, we tasted different kinds... read more of their lovely olive oil, a wonderful meal, toured to their olive grove, and got to know our host. We now know why cretan hospitality is the best. We highly recommend this class.
ITP1946
May 8, 2026
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Highly recommend - such a wonderful experience. Well organized, lovely setting, terrific hosts, amazing food and great company all around!
Tambra
May 15, 2026Deborah,A
May 15, 2026
Veerna and her family made us feel so welcome to their property. We had the most amazing experience cooking and getting to know our group, they know how to make... read more an experience so special. It was like having a family dinner by the end of the evening!
Celina
May 15, 2026
What a great time with a knowledgeable instructor who kept things rolling, encouraged those who were timid, and kept me a laughing with her anecdotes.
This is a family... read more that works together well, and makes everyone feel they are a part of their family-
The food was delicious! I can’t decide which was my favorite dish- but the Dakos was so much better than any I have had in a restaurant !! It was all
Sublime! And we had so much food we took home leftovers so we can experience the taste and remember the fun we had! I can’t wait to get the recipes!
Patty
May 15, 2026 -
Our hosts were very warm and welcoming. It was a great unique authentic experience specific to Crete...highly recommend!
Jacqueline
May 15, 2026
The cooking class was so fun! It was set in a gorgeous olive grove with a beautiful new outdoor kitchen. It was so much fun to meet and get to... read more know the family and learn about the history of their business, Crete, and Cretan food. The cooking was easy to follow and absolutely delicious. The host conveniently set up transportation to and from our Airbnb. Highly recommend and would love to come back!!
Grace
May 8, 2026
We had a great time at our cooking class in Chania. Veerna and her family were so sweet and made it so easy to connect with our fellow classmates (the... read more bottles of raki don’t hurt as well). We made so many dishes and everyone was included in every step. The end result was delicious!
Ally
May 8, 2026 -
Fantastic class would highly recommend while on holiday in Crete. A great way to learn more about the authentic Cretan food, history, and culture. The hosts could not be more... read more welcoming and friendly.
Caitriona
May 8, 2026
Veerna and her sons were wonderful, friendly hosts who took time to get to know us and make us feel welcome. The food tasted amazing and everyone got to be... read more involved with hands on cooking!
Jakob
May 1, 2026
Outstanding hosts — the nicest family you’ll ever meet. Beautiful home, perfect meal. 10/10, would recommend.
Marco
April 11, 2026
If you're thinking about taking this class, you should just book it!
My friend and I enjoyed this class so much.
Learning traditional Cretan cooking techniques in a... read more Cretan family's olive grove was incredible.
The instruction was clear, all the folks helping were very kind and quite knowledgable. The pacing was relaxed without feeling like anything was dragging.
I learned a new way to do tzatziki which I love and am going to use from now on. I'm positive I'm going to try cooking all of these recipes at home.
August
April 9, 2026 -
What a wonderful day of learning, cooking, laughter, and making friends. Our group of 20 prepared a feast, but never fear too many cooks, as these folks have the process... read more DOWN! Everyone has a place with the tools and the foods required, any technical help is provided by the amazing family/staff. A spectacular choice!
Bryan
April 1, 2026
That was a very nice experience! We had a lot of delicious food and heard fascinating stories about Cretan culture and traditions. The course takes place in a very nice... read more setting.
Miriam
April 1, 2026
A superb experience with my daughter! Highly recommended if you're in Chania! Thank you so much Veerna, Kosti, and Alex for your kindness and generosity. We had a wonderful time... read more and enjoyed a magnificent dinner we cooked together. We met other participants during the evening and had some great conversations. We received a semi-private lesson as we were a small group of five. We're taking home wonderful memories to Quebec, Canada ☺️
Isabelle
April 1, 2026 -
Ideal setting and facilities with amazing hostess and host. Excellent food and interesting back story about the history behind the dinner. We had a wonderful time and give the entire... read more experience our highest recommendation.
Jim
March 26, 2026
Had a fabulous time at this cooking experience! Very hands-on, clear instructions and explanation of the process. Our hosts 9all family members) were extremely hospitable and welcoming, made us all... read more feel relaxed and guided us through all the prep work with kindness and humor! The time just flew by and never really had any down time where we were just sitting around doing nothing or just watching. It was AMAZING time from beginning to end! Highly recommend!!
Clari
March 1, 2026
Such a great experience. I’m not a great cook myself but I learned so much and the food was delicious and plentiful. The family is just lovely. 10/10 can recommend
Hannah
March 1, 2026
Veerna was a wonderful host. She walked us through each step as we cooked a delicious meal. Veerna and her nephew were warm a friendly. They explained... read more the history behind the food as we prepared it. It was a highlight of our trip.
Jennifer
March 1, 2026
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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