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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 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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Amazing cooking class - Our group can’t recommend this enough. We arrived by cruise ship and my husband had set up transportation with Veerna prior to our arrival. Communication was great via WhatsApp and... read more her son picked us up right on time. When we arrived the space was beautiful, inviting and surrounded by olive trees that the family uses to make all the olive oil for the classes. Kosta (Veerna’s brother) had built the space several years ago when she came up with the idea of a cooking class. Veerna was excellent at explaining and showing what we were going to be doing and gave us a little bit of the history behind the food. Now the food OMG it was amazing and you definitely will not leave feeling hungry. I can’t wait to try some of the recipes when we get home. I highly recommend you taking this class.
Froger9885
April 14, 2026
All around FANTASTIC!!!! - Second time at Verna’s kitchen and once again was a wonderful experience! The energy was fun, happy, relaxed yet professional. Food was outstanding. By the end we felt as though... read more we were part of the family! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Should also note that this time I took my son and his 4 friends (all 18 years old). They had a blast!! Said it was their favorite part of the trip!!
gp2337
April 10, 2026
Wonderful experience! - Such an incredible experience the photos truly don’t do this place justice. You can feel how much care and passion their family has poured into every detail of the space... read more and the class itself. From the sourdough making to the olive oil tasting, lunch, and dessert, everything was thoughtfully curated and absolutely delicious. It genuinely felt like you were at a family dinner. It was the perfect mix of entertaining and educational, and such a memorable way to spend the day. Honestly, don’t hesitate to book this it’s worth every dollar.
Vanessa K
April 9, 2026 -
So fun! - Our group of 7 friends spent a wonderful late afternoon/evening making lamb kleftiko and many accompaniments. Veerna and Kosti are warm, wonderful and hilarious - this was very much... read more a highlight of our trip. Yamas!
O6791SDmichaell
April 9, 2026
Best cooking class ever! - Far and above the best cooking class experience, staff, location and food we’ve ever done!
Grant H
April 8, 2026
Don't miss it! A fantastic experience - Our family had a wonderful time learning, cooking, eating and hanging out with Veerna and Kostas. They were incredibly welcoming, knowledgable and fun hosts, and the entire experience was extremely... read more well-organized without ever feeling rushed. The property is beautiful and comfortable, and the food was delicious! Absolutely a highlight of our time in Crete. Definitely don't miss it!
mattmlpdx
April 8, 2026
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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
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 -
I had a lovely time! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was so thoughtful. Thank you for the rich conversation and for being so patient with my English. I... read more highly recommend your place to everyone.
샛별
February 1, 2026
We had the best evening with Veerna and Alex! Not only did we cook more food than we could have possibly eaten, but it was lovely slowing down and getting... read more to know them. Their kitchen was just as inviting as they were. We would recommend this 10 out of 10 times.
Lindsay
December 1, 2025
This was one of the most enjoyable AirBnb experiences I have ever done—fun, engaging, and we learned a lot. Veerna and her family are so warm and welcoming. We learned... read more how to make a lot of delicious food: lamb with vegetables, spanakopita, tzatziki and a dessert. Veerna really packs it in! It’s fun and relaxing. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Chania area. It was the highlight of our trip!
Laura
December 1, 2025 -
We really enjoyed it and as a non-cook the recipes was easy to follow, and you received clear instructions - the tasting and company was excellent
Lize Marie
November 1, 2025
The class was amazing. Very well planned and thought out. I felt like one of the family. The food was great. The class is good for any skill level. Good... read more portions too. Left with a full belly and a ton of good memories. Highly recommend.
Malcolm
November 1, 2025
We loved this experience! You get to cook, eat, and learn so much about Greek food. It’s a beautiful location outside of the city center. The hosts are fantastic and... read more you leave having made new friends.
Kelsi
November 1, 2025
I attended the cooking class together with my friend and we were both enthusiastic. Despite pouring rain, we had a great evening thanks to the wonderful hosts. A great family... read more that brought us closer to Cretan food and lifestyle.
Elena
November 1, 2025 -
A magical time spent for this shared family cooking class with our 6-year-old daughter. Everything was perfect!
Gawen
October 1, 2025
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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