Cooking in Ancient Greece: Hands-On Class near Chania
90 EUR
This cooking class covers the culinary legacy of the ancient Greeks, offering seductive interpretations of ancient dishes.
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Available in
- English
I am an experimental archaeologist-food historian, who recreates Greek historical recipes using ancient or modern techniques for spectacular food events.
In 2000 I founded 'Greek Culinary History & Cooking Adventures' to create interactive, edible experiences that bring historical Greek gastronomy to life through experimental, sensory and public archaeology.
My work takes many forms, including history -themed dinners, historic cooking courses, edible installations, and historical food walking tours.
The walking food tours showcase Cretan gastronomy, culture and history in a unique and attractive way to whoever comes to Chania, with a need to understand and experience the historic and at the same time modern, adventurous and enigmatic city by using all the senses.
I am the author of a Gourmand award-winning cookbook, The Language of Taste, which is a dictionary (in Gr.) of the history and culture of Greek food and the founder and organizer of the biennial Symposia of Greek Gastronomy (conference).
Read moreHighlights
- Enjoy a lesson with an experimental archaeologist-food historian and Gourmand Award winner in a beautiful outdoor garden
- Learn about the diet of the Classical world, from the banquets of the rich to the simpler meals of soldiers, farmers, and slaves
- Savour a delicious historical meal after the class
- The lesson is also available on request, if time permits
Description
This family-friendly class takes place in a 300-year-old olive grove 5 kilometres from the city of Chania. Classes are also available upon request, when time permits.
After a brief introduction to the food, cooking methods, customs, and trade routes of Classical Greece, we’ll dip into its cuisine. Using ancient Greek writings and archaeological research data as inspiration, you’ll learn how to reproduce ancient Greek recipes in both modern kitchens and according to experimental archaeology.
Bread baked in a replica of an ancient Greek portable oven, and thrymatis, a type of cake that, when broken open, reveals a small roasted bird, are two of the delicious recipes that give us a glimpse into the ancient world.
After the class, we’ll eat the food we’ve prepared.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Experimental archaeologist-food historian as your host
- 4 hours of hands-on training in the outdoors
- All ingredients
- Recipes
- Historical meal after the class
- Free parking
Meeting point
Konstantinoupoleos, Daratsos
Reviews from travellers (4)
We made and ate hellenistic food cooked over a log fire in the beautiful garden with the olive trees and we baked bread in a replica of an ancient oven.
As for her wonderful walking tour, I cannot praise her enough. It is an absolute must even if it is not your first visit to the city.
This operator has 9 reviews for other tours
The highlight of our stay in Chania. It truly felt like being shown around by a friend, thank you Mariana.
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal