Top Chania Cooking Classes

Absolutely wonderful experience. The cooking was only a small part of this but experience. While the cooking was great and the food was fantastic spending a day with an actual creation family, seeing parents and grandparents and how they’ve lived lives over the years was absolutely amazing. We toured their farm and enjoyed a great meal and met fellow travelers along the way, would highly recommend.

This was the best experience of our trip. The family was so kind to open their home, and were well organized keeping us entertained and informed. Very grateful.

Wonderful day with NikosTours ending with delightful seaside lunch. Our driver Dimitri came from generations of olive farmers and was knowledgeable about the areas we were driving through He was so personable we asked him to join us at the seaside restaurant he had picked out for us The wine tasting was made lively by our sommelier who was from the Czech Republic Great way to spend a day

Was great experience to see how make vergin olive oil!The host Rallou was friendly kind and give us a lot informations about the cretan culture!

We had a fantastic experience at the cooking class with Sophia and Pereskevas! Unforgettable, and would highly recommend.

An Absolutely amazing experience all round. We were greeted from the moment we arrived by the owners of the farm, and were introduced to all family members (including the gorgeous dog!)Everyone was so friendly and we were encouraged to take our time exploring and getting to know everything and everyone. From the cooking to the views to exploring the enormous farm, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We felt like family from the minute we arrived and were welcomed with open arms and a smile!The quality of the food was very good and so was the company. The family were so knowledgeable and passionate about everything and it felt like they loved having us as guests.I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who is interested in food, farming, music, culture, animals…Thank you all again and I’m sure one day we will be back!

This was a true, off-the-beaten-path, Cretan experience for those looking to experience authenticity and tradition. Our host and his family were so welcoming and hospitable, ensuring every detail of our experience was perfectly curated to meet our group's needs. I cannot recommend this activity enough!

This was such an amazing experience from the beginning to the end! The hosts were welcoming, friendly, and made us feel at home. The cooking, history, animals, and tour of the farm were all exceptional. We would love to come back someday! I would highly recommend this to anyone. Thank you so much to our hosts!

A must-do in Crete. The hosts were generous and genuine, and their warmth and constant smiles made it clear they truly enjoy what they do. There was an abundance of traditional food and homemade wine. The setting in the Cretan countryside was beautiful. We ended the evening sitting down together to enjoy the dishes we’d helped prepare. Their aim was to make us feel at home, and they succeeded.

We had the most beautiful Greek cooking experience in the most beautiful setting and the two main hosts were just incredible!! We loved every minute of it. The people pour their hearts into the experience and did their best to accommodate our dietary preferences. From understanding the experiential cooking method, their farm and opportunities to interact with the animals. visiting elder Greeks and all that warmth --- it is incomparable to anything else. The cooking area is divine, the mountains in the distance, the outdoor sink and oven and shaded area -- just magical!! Greek/Cretan warmth and hospitality is just amazing. The food above all was delicious and so simple to make. If I had to think of something that could be improved - it is that that the rabbits (and chickens too) could be given a larger space to live in and hop around and explore like they have attempted for their goats. Atleast they would have had a decent life before turning into a meal. We highly recommend the experience.

The time at Veggera was great. The hosts are super friendly. You feel comfortable there immediately.The food that we prepared ourselves was authentic and absolutely delicious. All ingredients came directly from the farm. Together with the beautiful location, it was a truly unforgettable experience.We will definitely come back.Thank you very much for this wonderful day!To everyone reading this: Visit Veggera!

One of the most amazing experiences you can book!You arrive at family farm, bikes in the yard and almost feel out of place if you’ve take a cooking class in a classroom kitchen. There is an amazing backyard kitchen with the best possible food. By the end of the night, it feels more like a night out with friends and family teaching you to cook with your heart!

We have been in Crete for two weeks and this experience will be forever in our memory. Vas and Sofia and their beautiful mother are PERFECT and being in their home and learning their culture was amazing. EVERYONE wanting a special family memory and to emerge yourself in the beautiful Crete culture has to do this! You will love it as much as we did. The food was unbelievable, the tour around their farm was so special and their kindness was beautiful.God bless this family and we will be back!

What an amazing and memorable experience. It was unique, authentic, special and left such a warm feeling. The family is welcoming, hospitable and lovely. The mountainside garden and farm, table setting and overall surrounding is beautiful. The class was fun and engaging. The food was simple yet delicious and wholesome. Our whole group had such a special and wonderful time. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for an authentic Cretan cooking class with a lovely local family.

This was a highlight of our trip. We enjoyed spending time with this family, who not only taught us about cooking an authentic Cretan dinner, but learning about village life, meeting some of the animals, and gaining a glimpse into farming in Crete. Our hosts were attentive and welcoming, and we even enjoyed meeting the other guests, with ample time to get to know each other as we were also working together on the meal and then while we ate. Thank you to our wonderful hosts and we wish you continued success and happiness.

This was so much more than a cooking class. The experience was hands-on from start to finish. We had the opportunity to bottle-feed sheep, milk a goat, learn traditional dances, prepare delicious local dishes, and then sit down together to enjoy the incredible meal we created. Every part of the day felt genuine, warm, and thoughtfully planned.The highest compliment I can give is this: my 25-year-old daughter, who has traveled extensively, said it was the best experience she has ever had. That says it all. We highly recommend this experience!!