Cooking in Ancient Greece

Crete, Greece
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Would you like to try roasting meat  using age-old techniques and bake bread using replicas of ancient  equipment? Would you like to learn about the ancient material culture and  the meaning of ancient cooking as physically experienced by the cook?

The "Cooking in ancient Greece" lesson by Mariana- an experimental archaeologist - food historian, Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner-  deals with the culinary legacy of the ancient Greeks, offering seductive interpretations of ancient dishes while giving a glimpse into the lives of ancient cooks.

It lasts 4 hours and  takes place in a 300 year old olive grove, 5 km from the city of Chania.

What's included

  • Recipes & photos will be sent via e-mail.
  • Small-group cooking class
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All ingredients for your lesson and lunch
  • Cooking lesson and lunch
  • Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Food tasting
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup

What to expect

A brief introduction to food, cooking methods and trade routes of Classical Greece will be followed by a dipping back into its cuisine.

Using Athenaeus’ «Deipnosophistai» * and archaeological research data as inspiration, the class will enjoy learning how to reproduce ancient Greek recipes both in modern kitchens and according to experimental archaeology.

 It will focus on popular food profiles of the time using techniques, herbs and spices that are  almost forgotten nowadays.

Bread baked in a replica of an ancient Greek portable oven and thrymatis, a kind of cake which when broken open reveals a small roasted bird, are only two of the delicious recipes that allow us a glimpse into the ancient Greek world.

After the cooking the team will eat what it has been prepared.
*''Deipnosophistai" is a  compilation of hundreds of ancient Greek works on food, drink, manners and customs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Daratsos is 5,5 km from Chania.
The place is between Konstantinoupoleos and Garofalaki str., but the entrance is on the left of Konstantinoupoleos. The front yard gate has a clay sun on it.

End point

Daratsos is 5,5 km from Chania.
The place is between Konstantinoupoleos and Garofalaki str., but the entrance is on the left of Konstantinoupoleos. The front yard gate has a clay sun on it.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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