Family-run cooking classes and private dining in Chania — seasonal, local, and shared around one table, the way we eat in Crete.
Stella and Silver are cousins, lifelong Cretans, and the heart behind The Cretan Plate — sharing the island they know and love through food, stories and the simple pleasure of gathering around a table.
Raised on the traditions, flavours and hospitality that define life on the island, we welcome guests into a side of Crete most visitors never get to see — one built on connection, generosity, and the simple pleasure of a good meal.
For us, cooking is a way to share stories and experience Crete the way locals do. Seasonal, local ingredients. Traditional recipes. An evening that unfolds slowly, around one table.
Much of what lands on the table is grown just steps away. We cook with what the season gives us — honest food, made the way it always has been here in Crete.
Whether you cook alongside us or we come to you, every experience ends the same way — around the table, together.
Cook alongside us
An immersive, hands-on class in authentic Cretan cooking — market-fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and a shared meal at the end.
We come to you
We come to your villa, take over the kitchen, and cook a private, seasonal Cretan menu — you simply show up and settle in.
Seasonal plates, fresh from the garden.
“This was such an authentic Cretan food experience — the highlight of our Chania trip. Stella and Silver were the most gracious hosts, we learned so much, and the food was delicious. Loved the farm-to-table atmosphere with fresh vegetables from their garden. A must-do experience!”
“Silver and Stella are absolutely wonderful, with a genuine passion for cooking and connecting with people. The food was DELICIOUS, the atmosphere was amazing, and every little detail was thoughtfully taken care of. Truly a fantastic experience!”
“Awesome experience! We had a dinner for 6 and were fully immersed in Cretan cooking, eating, laughing, and enjoying life. The food was great; the fellowship outstanding. Definitely a must-do when in the Chania area.”
“Silver and the team hosted an amazing dining experience for a group of 16! We did a wine tasting and they curated a tasting menu paired with the wines. The food was incredible and the team went above and beyond to make it memorable.”
“Truly wonderful people with a genuine passion for cooking and connecting with others. The food was delicious, the atmosphere amazing, every detail thoughtfully cared for. A memorable and heartfelt experience — must-do when visiting Crete!”
Open by appointment — call +30 697 302 3213.
