Authentic Naxos Cooking Class on a Private Family Farm

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step just outside our cooking area and immerse yourself in a sprawling, sun-drenched sanctuary featuring 400 vibrant trees and rich garden beds bursting with life, including fragrant orange and mandarin groves, rare citrons, earthy potatoes, and climbing beans. When you visit us, you will embark on a captivating, hands-on journey through our farm where we will guide you step-by-step through the fresh, seasonal products we harvest and use daily. Beyond simply picking your own ingredients to cook with moments later, you will uncover the rich, fascinating history of how our ancestors utilized these local crops to shape traditional regional dishes and refreshing drinks. Experience firsthand how ancient preservation techniques, local farming wisdom, and sun-ripened produce come together to create the authentic flavors of our heritage, turning a simple meal into a true celebration of the land.

Example Menu

Starter

Tzatziki

Made of local yogurt, garlic, cucumber, olive oil.

Starter

Zuccini balls or Meatballs

Made of zuccini, fresh eggs, feta cheese, olive oil, flour, salt and pepper and local herbs or Fresh mince meat (beef), eggs, flour, olive oil

Starter

Homemade pies or Dolmadakia (vine leaves)

Cheesepie or Spanishpie - or Rice, herbs and vine leaves

Main

Stuffed vegetables or Mousaka or Lamb with potatoes or Soutzoukakia

Zuccini, eggplants, peppers, tomatoes or Potatoes, eggplants, minces meat, besamel or lamb in the oven or soutzoukakia

Starter

Bread

Homemade bread

Dessert

Rice pudding or Pancake (with local honey) or Galaktompoureko

What's Included

10 minutes from Naxos town
Alcoholic Beverages
Big Parking
Lunch
Easy Access
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you search at google maps with the keyword "Platia Naxos" you will find exactly our meeting point. Come directly to the place "Platia Naxos" as it appears at google maps.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

• Welcome & Tasting: We start by getting to know each other while enjoying traditional drinks like homemade local raki or ouzo, accompanied by homemade,jams, artisanal local cheeses, spoon sweets and fresh seasonal fruits.

• Hands-on Cooking Class: Jump into the kitchen for an interactive session where you make everything yourself. Using exclusively homegrown and local ingredients, you will prepare iconic Greek dishes such as stuffed vegetables or moussaka, authentic tzatziki, meatballs or zucchini fritters, traditional pies, and tiganites (Greek pancakes) with local honey.

• Farm Tour: While your meal is slowly cooking to perfection, we take you on a guided walk around the farm. The farm consists of 400 trees, including oranges, mandarin, and citron trees, apricot trees, and so on.
Here, you will see firsthand exactly where all the fresh products and raw ingredients are grown and produced. You will delve deep into the rich history, agriculture, and gastronomy of Naxos.

• The Feast: Lastly we gather around the shared table to enjoy the delicious feast you prepared, celebrating like locals!

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by PLATIA NAXOS

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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