My husband and I took this class and we got lucky being the only two for the day! The outdoor setting was amazing. Cooking with fresh ingredients (ingredients from their... read more garden, or made by their grandmother) made this experience even better. We made a 5 course meal and learned a lot in the process. We appreciated learning how to cook authentic Cretan food, not just Greek, but traditional Cretan. Mariana and Stella were fun and incredibly nice and welcoming. We also learned a lot about Crete and the landscape, including some local tips for traveling. With the new road built it wasn't too long of a drive from Heraklion and it was quite enjoyable. We can't wait to make this food at home!

  Marianna and her mother were so kind!! I loved cooking with them. It was great learning how to make authentic Cretan food! And it was delicious! We even made and... read more tried snails for the first time. Marianna got us out of our comfort zone and it was a positive surprise! Snails are actually quite delicious!! Who would’ve thought?! Haha. The evening was wonderful and we still talk and look back on a great activity we did in Crete! If you want to taste, but also make authentic delicious food? Book here!!! You won’t regret it!

  My boyfriend and I took this cooking class and loved it. We were staying in Heraklion and the drive is not long and quite beautiful (and the location is very... read more near to the ruins at Phaistos, which made for a great side trip after our lunch!).
Marianna and her mother Stella were excellent hosts and cooking instructors, and we really felt like part of the family during the class. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to learn how to cook some delicious Cretan food.

  We had such a great time on the food tour. The food tasted amazing and there was so much of it! Marianna even adjusted the time to meet our schedule... read more which we definitely appreciated. It was a pleasure getting to know her and her mom. We would highly recommend it to everyone- couples, families, friends etc.

  I would suggest this tour to everybody. My boyfriend was not very excited about taking this class with me but came anyway. He ended up having a great... read more time. Mother and daughter show you how to cook a wonderful meal. You can't ask for anything more than great food,and wonderful people for a dining experience. Thanks Barb & Chris

  My friend and I booked this cooking course with Mariana and her mother Stella and it far exceeded my expectations! They were so kind and welcoming, and very fun to... read more be around. Mariana greeted us and offered us homemade local and delicious refreshments. The setting was gorgeous; outside a local bakery. The course itself was very well organized and flowed smoothly. The meal was absolutely amazing, especially paired with local wine. Some of the ingredients we used were even from their own garden, and the homemade fresh cheese from grandma...unforgettable!! What made the meal even better was their company, I felt like I was having dinner with family. I spoke what little Greek I knew, and mama Stella appreciated it. Even after a full meal, there were plenty of leftovers to take with us. I strongly recommend taking this course if you have the time. Thank you Mariana and Stella for your kindness, and sharing your recipes with us!

  My friend and I booked this cooking class while visiting in Crete. We stayed in Heraklion and found the 1 hour drive to be simple and the location quite easy... read more to find. We had such a great time. Stella and Mariana were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and just a joy to spend the afternoon with. The food was also very tasty and plentiful. I highly recommend this class for an authentic homemade Cretan experience.

  There were 5 of us on our visit inc a 10, 13 & 16 year old & we all really enjoyed it.

You learn a lot about the Cretan... read more way of life & how big agriculture is in the south. I’ve also never seen watermelons or pomegranates grow so that was also quite interesting!

Marianna was lovely as were her grandparents, mum & dad.

The picnic was really traditional & set in lovely surroundings & we watched her grandma make cheese, we then tasted it - enjoyed it more with their local honey!

A lovely finishing touch was the gift bags that we each received as we left - a really superb tour & would happily try another. Thank you Marianne to you & your family

  Awesome tour through the greenhouses and the olive groves. It gives you the opportunity to learn a lot about Cretan food and the local agricultural life. The picnic at the... read more end was definitely the highlight of the tour, with really great traditional plates at a unique location. Marianna and her family were very kind and helpful.
Totally worths a try 🙂