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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 class! - this cooking class was so much fun! it was a perfect mix of fun and educational, and the food was really delicious. the family did a great job running the... read more show and keeping all guests engaged and chatty. we had an amazing time and would recommend to anyone!
Laura N
September 21, 2026
GREAT EXPERIENCE! We love Veerna & Family! - My boyfriend and I had an amazing time at Veerna’s cooking class. We truly felt like part of the family. We learned so much about Crete and their recipes. We... read more met amazing people who were also there traveling! We also did the transfer to and from the class which was great and worked out really well. We often say this was a highlight of our trip and we are sooooo glad we did it! We miss them and we will certainly be back one day! In the meantime, we hope that they will come to the states and do a cooking class in Astoria or Manhattan!!! We would make sure to tell all of our friends to go!
ginanatoli
September 21, 2026
Sourdough heaven - We did the Sourdough class on Thursday 17th September and can't recommend it highly enough. Myself and my better half were the only two in the afternoon/evening class and we... read more were made to feel like family, firstly by Alex who picked us up from Chania and then Nikos, our wonderful host. We were told all about the history of the area, were showed around the wonderful herb garden and we got to meet the friendliest dogs around. The breads that were made were delicious as were all the other dishes that were created. If you're in the Chania area and have a few hours to spare then book this class, you won't be disappointed.
OrtAlbion
September 20, 2026 -
Cooking Class - Awesome time at Veernas. We booked this last minute at 10 PM at night and immediately got confirmed and was asked if we need pick up, or if we’re driving.... read more The coordination and overall customer service was excellent. Very attentive and pro active with anything you’d need. The class itself was lots of fun, you get to learn about some Cretan history and cook using fresh ingredients. A very fun way to spend a fair chunk of the day!
Hossam E
September 18, 2026
One of our favorite experiences in Crete! - We did the sourdough bread-baking class and olive oil tasting during our honeymoon, and it was such a fun, authentic experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcomed.... read more The class was hands-on, relaxed, and genuinely fun, and we learned so much — not only about making traditional bread, but about Cretan food and culture as well.
The olive oil tasting was fantastic, the food was delicious, and we loved that they sent us home with the recipes so we can try to recreate everything ourselves. It felt much more personal than a typical tourist activity, which made it especially memorable.
We did so many different things during our 10 days in Greece, and this was such a wonderful way to spend part of our time in Crete. We would absolutely recommend Veerna’s Kitchen to anyone visiting Chania who wants an authentic, hands-on experience and some truly wonderful hosts. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and for giving us another special honeymoon memory! ❤️🇬🇷
Christine G
September 18, 2026
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A thoroughly worthwhile evening cooking authentic Cretian food. Our hosts were fantastic providing us with a history lesson, fantastic location and delicious authentic food. I highly recommend this cooking class!
Amy
September 20, 2026
I could not give this family and this activity enough stars or praise !!! Hands down the best thing we did across our 16 day Greece trip!!
Mikayla
September 19, 2026 -
Me and my partner attended this class on our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for better hosts. We connected with the other guests really well and had an amazing... read more meal at the end of the night - including raki and leftovers to take home 10/10 would recommend!
Josephine
September 18, 2026
This was a highlight of our trip to Crete. The hosts were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The class was easy to follow and the food was delicious. I would recommend... read more this to anyone in the area.
Kennedy
September 18, 2026
Such a great day spent cooking, meeting people and enjoying Cretan hospitality.
Certainly learned a few things I can take back home.
Big thanks to Veerna and Kosta and the... read more whole family for making it a special day for us.
Wishing you health and prosperity.
Shane A
September 18, 2026 -
Alejandro
September 4, 2026
We had a wonderful time! All the hosts are super friendly, open and accommodating. There was a lot of information about the various dishes, and everything was explained really well.... read more An absolute recommendation!!
Luca
September 4, 2026
We loved this cooking class! It is hosted by a local family (not a large company) and we learned how to make a number of traditional Cretan foods which were... read more all delicious. Highly recommend!
Claudia
September 4, 2026
This brother and sister duo have been the highlight of our trip to Crete. They were warm, funny, and inviting. They had that banter that siblings that love each other... read more have. They asked about all of us, so in turn, we were able to connect with the others in the class. We learned to cook traditional Cretan food and we were told the fascinating stories and history of the specific meals that we prepared. The setting was beautiful, on the edge of their olive grove. We cooked more food than we could eat and were able to take food home for dinner (this was a lunch time class). The food was so good and the recipes were easy to follow and will be easy to replicate. My wife and I loved it and would highly recommend.
Erik
September 4, 2026 -
If you want an authentic Cretan experience with locals & amazing food, this is it! You are met with the warmest hospitality by the host family & then meet your... read more co-chefs who are from all over the world! You immediately feel like family. The hosts guided you through the history of each dish you made & plenty of tips & tricks to cook like a local. This is FULLY hands on-you prep & cook everything yourself (with supervision & encouragement of course). Between the appetizers, local wine & raki, appetizers, main course & dessert, you will leave so PROUD of your food & so FULL! It’s an amazing feast & such a wonderful way to spend a night in Chania. Also accessible by local bus if you don’t want to take a car/taxi.
Brittany
August 28, 2026
The class was amazing, they are lovely people and very professional. I had great time. Highly recommend to book a class with them.
Brigitta
August 1, 2026
Marshall
August 1, 2026
An absolutely wonderful class, the food was delicious, the host was wonderful and knowledgeable and so sweet and kind. You could tell this is her passion and she’s so happy... read more to be able to share food with others. I cannot recommend this more!
Richard
August 1, 2026 -
My mom and I LOVED this class! We don’t cook very much so we weren’t sure how we would do, but they were so helpful, explained everything well, and made... read more it as easy as possible (even with a very large group). The food was incredible. The hosts were so kind and personable. Definitely the highlight of our time in Chania. And the personal transport made it even easier. Would absolutely recommend!
Marissa
August 1, 2026
Had a wonderful time being welcomed into the hosts home. Delicious food and drink and learned a lot! YUM!
Alex
August 1, 2026
The food was excellent! The hosts were amazing. Veerna, Costa, Alex and Makis could not have been more inviting. They are a great team and made us feel like part... read more of their family. They also arranged for transportation to and from our villa. Excellent time. Highly recommend 🙂.
Tracey
July 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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