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The experience starts in our blooming garden, where you learn about the Cretan culture, history, culinary customs, fresh ingredients, products, even about typical words that locals use to describe their food while sipping on a glass of indigenous Cretan wine. You will have the chance to make simple but mouth-watering cold starters and ask your adviser questions and cooking tips so to recreate all, when back home.
Then, it’s behind the scene, in our kitchen with your sleeves rolled up, to get involved with preparing and cooking your main creation.
Along with our chefs, you may select classical Cretan dishes, as well as ones with a modern twist.
Once everything is cooked and flavours are soaked up, it’s time to sit to the table tucking into your handmade masterpieces under the candlelight, sharing feelings, laughter & food as Cretans do. Meze, appetizers, main course, dessert is there but this wouldn’t be a typical Cretan culinary feast without slowly savouring every drop of your raki!
Example Menu
Starter
Tzatziki
Traditional Greek dip or bread spread
Starter
Fresh mushrooms filled with Cretan herbs and ‘anthogalo’.
Starter
Dagos
Dagos - Cretan word for the barley rusk
Starter
SALAD ‘Krissa’
AVLIs’ traditional specialty
Main
Gemista
Stuffed vegetables
Main
Fouriariko
Goat
Dessert
Dessert
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Xanthoudidou 22 Str., "Avli" Restaurant. Pedestrian zone: Located in the pedestrian center of the Old Town. Cars cannot drive to the entrance; please allow a 5-minute walk from nearby parking.
What to expect
The hands-on practice starts with prepping cold starters and traditional appetizers.
Under the guidance of Chef Vasilis & our kitchen team, you will learn professional culinary techniques and helpful tips so you can confidently recreate these dishes back in your own kitchen.
Next, you will dive into preparing your main courses. Together with the chefs, you will learn to craft a combination of time-honored Cretan dishes, alongside modern gastronomic twists.
Once the hard work is done, it is time to sit together at a candlelit table in our historic 16th-century courtyard! The very same space where Venetian nobles gathered centuries ago. You will share thoughts, laughter, and an exceptional 5-course feast featuring the self-made masterpieces you cooked together. From traditional meze & seasonal appetizers to the main course & a delightful dessert, the table will be filled with the authentic warmth of true Cretan hospitality.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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