Cooking Lesson in Heraclion
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Crete, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Starter
Zucchini balls
Fried traditional zucchini balls
Starter
Favourite tzatziki
The famous tzatziki sauce
Starter
Fried snails
Cretan fried snails with rosemary and vinegar!
Main
Greek giouvetsi
Slow cooked lamb with pasta and tomatoe sauce
Main
Cretan gamopilafo
Cretan pilaf with boiled goat/lamb and rice
Starter
Gemista and ntolmadakia
Stuffed vegetables with rice and herbs and ntolmadakia the cretan sushi!!
Dessert
Loukoumades
Greek honey dumplings with our bio honey
Dessert
Rice pudding with mastiha and cinnamon
Rice pudding with goat milk (that we take from our goats) with the unique mastiha and cinammon
Dessert
Must pudding
The must on summer in crete!
What's Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8G766XXX+29C6XXX+29C Krousonas, Greece
Its a stone buiding before the village Krousonas full of flowers. For an easier access to our place when you see the flags of Greece and European union turn exactly to that point right.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Karen_P
Fantastic experience, I would recommend to anyone that enjoys cooking and good company. We recreated the dishes for our family Easter Dinner in Alabama and everyone loved all of them. One of our favorite days from our trip to Greece
Reviews
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Karen_M, May 2026
Sevi and her family are so welcoming. We had an amazing time learning to cook Cretian food. This was the highlight of our trip. We made the most delicious food with produce grown and made on the farm. We even got to feed the lovely goats. Couldn't recommend this enough, you'll have a lovely time meeting new people and being guided to make tasty food by Sevi and her lovely mum.
ryanmoldham, Jun 2025
We just left the farm! This is a phenomenal experience, we felt welcomed into their home. The tour of the farm was great, followed by a fantastic cooking class that allowed us to pick our dishes we got to make. It was really a special experience made even more special by our host. It’s a true family affair.
Karen_P, May 2025
Fantastic experience, I would recommend to anyone that enjoys cooking and good company. We recreated the dishes for our family Easter Dinner in Alabama and everyone loved all of them. One of our favorite days from our trip to Greece
Lindsay_R, Apr 2025
Sevi was amazing, we had the best time during our excursion. We were on a cruise ship and needed to be back at port by a certain time, and she helped ensure we got back to town. The food was delicious and I cannot wait to try making it all again at home!
Amy_V, Apr 2025
A favorite experience of our week in Greece! Sevi was so knowledgeable and fun, and she and her family were so warm and welcoming. The farm was only about 20-30 minutes from Heraklion. The experience was a fun mix of learning, cooking, exploring, eating and relaxing. We had family members from 9 to 77 years old, and everyone enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you Amy and family from the bottom of our hearts for your wonderful words! It was truly a pleasure to welcome you and share our farm, our cooking, and a bit of Cretan hospitality with your lovely family. Knowing that everyone—from the youngest to the oldest—had a great time means so much to us. Sending warm greetings from Crete, and we hope to see you again someday!
With love,
Sevi & family 💚
Loren_L, Feb 2025
We had the best experience in this professionally taught class, and highly recommend this to all! We began by visiting the farm and seeing and feeding goats and a donkey. We collected warm, fresh eggs that were just laid by the chickens! We picked herbs to use in our meal. Our friendly and hospitable chef Sévi served us wonderful homemade appetizers, while describing the delectable choices of each portion of the meal, and selecting our favorites to prepare from the menu was tough. The time on task was both thoroughly enjoyable and perfectly timed. It was a special treat making her mom’s dessert under her tutelage. The meal was absolutely delicious, and we loved eating on the patio while enjoying the spectacular view!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience, from visiting the farm and gathering fresh ingredients to cooking and enjoying the meal with us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the special dessert recipe from my mom! We hope to welcome you back someday for another delicious adventure!
Tawny_S, Oct 2024
Sevi and her mom were absolutely wonderful. It felt like coming over to a friends house and helping with lunch. The orchard and taverna are absolutely stunning. I would have spent my whole trip here if they would let me stay. On top of the dishes being seasonal, Sevi will provide you recipes for all the dishes they offer year round. I could not recommend this experience more!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! It truly means a lot to us that you felt at home—we love welcoming guests like friends. We’re so happy you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the seasonal dishes, and the recipes to take a little piece of this experience with you. You’re always welcome back—maybe next time, we’ll find a way for you to stay longer!
Barbara_C, Sep 2024
We had a wonderful time at Baxes, it was our favorite activity that we did during our vacation throughout Greece. I would absolutely recommend this experience and would love to do it again when I return to Crete in the future. As a group, we were able to pick out which dishes we wanted to make - I appreciated how we were walked through each step of the process. The food and wine was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful, plus the family is very sweet and helpful in teaching you how to cook each dish. We also really enjoyed walking around the property and seeing the kitties, goats, and donkey (:
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes us so happy to hear that your time at Baxes was the highlight of your trip to Greece. We love sharing our passion for cooking and Cretan hospitality, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed every part of the experience—from choosing your dishes to meeting our furry friends! We would love to welcome you back whenever you return to Crete. Until then, happy cooking!
Monika_A, Jul 2024
If you want to learn basic traditional delicious dishes, tutored by the nicest people in Greece in a stunning Tuscony-of-Greece scenery - that is deifinitely the place. Worth every penny: you'll be loved like family and eat like one of the Baxes. Mom, dad, children and even Heracles the donkey will pour their love on you - and love is a known secret ingredient for any authentic meal - just like mama used to do.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Wow! Your words truly warmed our hearts! ❤️ We’re so happy you felt like part of the Baxes family and enjoyed the love, tradition, and delicious food that we cherish so much. Cooking is always better when shared, and we’re thrilled that you felt the magic of our home, our family, and even Heracles the donkey! We hope to welcome you back someday for more amazing moments and meals. Until then, happy cooking!
Sebastian_S, Jul 2024
Incredible visit to a farm hosted by amazing people! We were greeted with snacks and drinks, taking grapes from the grapevines, before being able to meet the animals, followed by the cooking class. Highlight of our Cretan experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that your visit was a highlight of your time in Crete. It was a pleasure sharing our farm, our animals, and of course, our love for Cretan cooking with you! We hope to welcome you back someday for more delicious food, great company, and maybe even some more grapes straight from the vine!
Mira_K, Jul 2024
Sevi was an amazing host! Atmosphere and location is surreal and immensely peaceful! Sevi figured out how to engage our hyperactive 3 young children so well and the food was so delicious! Wonderful experience and highly recommend it! Wine was delicious and everything is home made/harvested from their farm/vegetable garden
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much Mira for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful time and that the atmosphere and food made your experience memorable. It was a pleasure having you and your children, and we’re glad they enjoyed the farm and the activities! We hope to welcome you back for more delicious meals, homemade wine, and peaceful moments in the future.
Charles_R, Jul 2024
This is a not to be missed experience in Crete. Sevi our host and her parents are delightful.. We milked a goat, picked vegetables from the garden and proceeded to make a gourmet Greek dinner like none ever. You get to choose what you want to cook as well. It was a magical event. I highly recommend this tour if you have time. The venue is like Greek Tuscany. You see vineyards and olive trees everywhere.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you had such a magical experience with us—milking goats, picking fresh vegetables, and preparing a gourmet Greek dinner together is exactly what we love sharing with our guests. The views of our vineyards and olive trees are definitely something special, and we’re happy you could enjoy them as part of your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable moments! 😊🌿🍽️🍇
Nehad_S, Jun 2024
Such an amazing experience. It really brought Crete to life. Very sweet and loving hosts. The Cretan countryside is amazing
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your time in Baxes.. It was a pleasure sharing our farm, our animals, and of course, our love for Cretan cooking with you! We hope to welcome you back someday for more delicious food.
Chris_K, May 2024
We had a wonderful time with Sebasti. Her family and Baxes are wonderful hosts. Seeing all the animals and plants around you can’t help having a smile the whole time especially with the Donkey and Goose.
You’re able to pick what you want to make and so it appeals to everyone and all the food is good. You are even given the recipes to try at home too. The recipes are well paced and straightforward and not at all frustrating. There is plenty of food and drink for all and I promise you will leave happy and full…filled. Definitely worth it.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time with us at Baxes. It’s always a joy to share our animals, plants, and delicious food with guests, and we’re glad you enjoyed every moment. We're thrilled that the recipes were easy to follow and that you left full and happy! We hope to welcome you back soon for another fun and tasty experience. Greetings from all the Baxes family.
Jacqueline_T, Sep 2023
This was the highlight in my trip! Every single part of this experience was wonderful, from feeding the goats and picking veggies from the garden to learning how to cook the dishes and enjoying the food we made!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that this experience was the highlight of your trip! It was a pleasure to share our farm, food, and cooking with you, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed every part of it. We hope to welcome you back for more great moments and delicious meals in the future. You have greetings from all the Baxes family.
CHAROULA_T, May 2023
We visited Baxes farm with my family with 2 kids. The kids had their best day of their life! We enjoyed the farm visiting the goat, the donkey and the chickens! The cooking process was amazing and the food was delicious!! Totally recommended! Great value for money!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that your kids had the best day of their life and that you all enjoyed your time at the farm. It was a pleasure having you visit and sharing the cooking experience with you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and the farm animals! We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future. 😊
Giorgos_G, May 2023
The farm is amazing,the owners are very friendly and hospitable,the food was great,we enjoyed so much. It was our highlight of our trip. Greetings to sweet Hercules(the donkey) and to baxes family
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that enjoyed your time at the farm. It was a pleasure having you visit and sharing the cooking experience with you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and the farm animals! We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future. 😊
georgia_p, May 2023
During our short visit in Heraklion we decided to learn more about the traditions and the local cusine of the beautiful island of Crete. We randomly selected the cooking lessons in Heraklion and we couldn't be happier with our choice. We didn't just cook and eat the tradiotional cretan dishes (tzatziki, Gemista and ntolmadakia, Loukoumades) we made from the fresh ingredients we picked ourselves, but also we visited the family's farm and fed the animals. Additionally, all the hosts and especially Sevi were great and made sure that we had a goodtime, while we were there. We highly recommend this experience!!!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about the traditions and cuisine of Crete with us. It was a pleasure to have you visit our farm, cook with fresh ingredients, and share the love we have for our food and animals. Sevi and the entire family are so grateful for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable Cretan experience! 😊
Mike_K, May 2023
AMAZING. The family was very welcoming and we had an amazing experience. It was very nice to learn and make our own Cretan food. The food was SO delicious.
Catarina_M, May 2023
That was an experience I will remember forever. I met kind people, cooked delicious cretan meals using ingredients coming straight from the nearby nature and visited a very cute farm. The hosts were super friendly and I recommend this agro- and cooking experience without doubt! Next time i'll stay there as well!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with us. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of our farm, the Cretan cuisine, and our hospitality with you. We’d love to welcome you back next time, and we can’t wait for another unforgettable day together! 😊
Laura_P, May 2023
I can't recommend this experience enough. The food is very homey and made with love . Our hosts were amazing,the scenery is wonderful. We cooked under the grapevines. We visited the farm,we feed the animals ,it was so much fun in one day! When we visit Crete again it will be our first stop!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with us. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of our farm, the Cretan cuisine, and our hospitality with you. We’d love to welcome you back next time, and we can’t wait for another unforgettable day together! Greetings from all the Baxes family.
Rantanplan, May 2023
We had the best time! Sevi and her mum are wonderful. We cooked 4 traditional delicious Cretan meals. We visited the farm with animals,we feed the donkey Hercules, we feed the goats ,we tasted fresh fruits direct from the tree. Thank you Sevi and Katarina that you make our trip so special.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with us. It was a pleasure sharing the beauty of our farm, the Cretan cuisine, and our hospitality with you. We’d love to welcome you back next time, and we can’t wait another unforgettable day together! Greeting from Baxes family
Rachel_R, Dec 2022
Sevi and her mom were incredibly sweet and phenomenal hosts/teachers! We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality and the delicious food they taught us to prepare. My favorite dish was definitely the dessert cheese pies- mouthwatering! Also, before cooking we got to harvest our own fruits/veggies and feed the adorable goats. Definitely an experience to remember and cherish.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you so much Rachel for your such nice words. It was our pleasure to be our guests! Greetings to all of you! You were phenomenal guests!!
Bernd_S, Jul 2025
We have attended many cooking classes, but this one was by far the best! Sevi was a fantastic hostess – warm, well organised and with a real passion for cooking. We especially loved the fact that we were allowed to decide for ourselves what to cook. This has made the course very personal and individual.
The ingredients were all fresh and high quality, and the food was just delicious. The atmosphere was also great – a colorful, friendly round with great people, in which you immediately felt comfortable.
A big plus was that the children were thought of: They had enough space to play and could even feed goats – a real highlight for the little ones!
Thank you, Sevi, for this special experience. We will definitely come back!
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Marie_S, May 2025
Sevi was incredibly welcoming and showed us the farm, the various plants and herbs, as well as the dishes. It was a great day we will never forget! The dishes are of course recooked at home!
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