Naxos Organic Cooking Class – Greek Family Feast

Delve into a cooking experience at a local home in Kaloxylos village, located 20 minutes away from Naxos Town. Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients and impress your friends and families with your newly-acquired cooking skills. Walk around the village with the company of your guide, become part of the local life and experience the village way of living, while getting an insight into the traditions of Naxos through a visit at the island's folklore museum. Prepare to taste incredible homemade recipes passed down through generations - this Naxos cooking class is here to prove that the way to a Greek’s heart is through their stomach!

Your cooking class adventure will take place in Kaloxylos Village, 20 minutes away from Naxos Town. Before your cooking class, your guide will take you on a walk around the picturesque village, sharing with you the secrets of the region only locals know about. Once you reach your destination, a traditional local home, you will be welcomed with a world-famous Greek coffee accompanied by homemade cookies and fresh fruit.

After your warm welcome, it’s time to get down to business! You will wear your apron and begin your 2.5-hour cooking class, where you will prepare a luscious three-course Greek meal with the help of our expert cook. The menu varies depending on the local goods that are in season, as the dishes are made with the very best organic products the island has to offer. You will cook a starter, a main dish and a dessert depending on your preferences, favorite ingredients and diet restrictions, while the menu will also include a salad, bread, a variety of Naxos’ cheeses and local wine.

When you’re done with the cooking class, you’ll get the chance to take a break and relax with a visit to Naxos’ folklore museum, located in the entrance of the village. As the table is set by your hosts, you will have the opportunity to wander around the exhibits that showcase the way of life of Naxians during past times.

Now, it’s time to taste the fruits of your labors! Try the meal you lovingly prepared and experience a Greek feast like a true local. We’ll make sure your vacations in Naxos will be hard to top!

• Greek coffee & Biscuits
• Fresh fruit
• Traditional ‘moussaka’
• A variety of pies & Tzatziki
• Greek Salad
• Variety of cheeses
• Dessert & Wine/Beer/Refreshments