Organic Cooking Class in Naxos at ELaiolithos

Accessible to All: Open to both guests and non-guests of ELaiolithos, catering to food enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and anyone seeking to elevate their culinary prowess.

Authentic Naxian Experience: At ELaiolithos, step into the vibrant culinary world of Naxos’ mainland and explore your destination in a bit of depth. We share our passion! Be involved and learn about the island, its culture, its people, the food. Cook along with us and explore traditional cooking methods with a unique twist from our owner.

Bespoke Food Experience: Don’t settle for just sampling Naxos food at restaurants: dive deep into the island’s cuisine with ELaiolithos’ organic cooking class experience. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class from our local chef in creating a traditional Naxian meal using farm-fresh ingredients only from our region. By taking our cooking class you’ll learn Naxos culinary secrets that are great fun and a terrific way to expand your culinary know-how, and eventually be able to recreate these traditional cooking recipes all again in your own kitchen at home!

We love food and we love our guests. Our cooking class has passion and exceptional organic ingredients only from our region!

Embark on a culinary journey in our class, learning to cook like a local with traditional recipes centered on olive oil. Benefit from a local’s guidance, using standard home kitchen tools for a hands-on experience. As the class concludes, gain a deeper understanding of our cuisine, mastering skills to seamlessly incorporate them into your own cooking routine. The highlight is a cohesive finale, allowing you to relish the results of your slicing, dicing, kneading, and sautéing. Indulge in a dinner, featuring salad and the region’s finest local wine, all amidst stunning views and the delightful ambiance of our retreat.

Our traditional cooking class provides you the opportunity to taste the unexpected – step away from the ordinary:

• We stand for our quality, authenticity and creativity – the three things that we will never compromise on!
• Arouse your curiosity to learn more about Naxian food and Greek culture. Unlock the chef within! Discover new tastes and aromas and new combinations of foods unique to their landscapes, climate and historical influences.
• Taste products that cannot be found anywhere else in Naxos.
• It’s a customized/personalized cooking class, tailored to dietary preferences and interests, highlighting local dishes. The duration depends on you – No time limits; take your time, enjoy the process, and savor the joy of cooking. Create Your Own Experience! Receive personalized guidance, including chef secrets and techniques, to recreate Greek delicacies at home. 
• All meals include unlimited premium local organic wine, and dessert.
• You’ll be guided to create 3 traditional family recipes with our cooking secrets & tricks/techniques.
• Enjoy the food again in your own kitchen and share it with family and friends. After all food is always better when it is shared
• Cook, connect, learn, laugh and have fun! We create experiences that tell the story, honor the farmers and artisans who nourish our community. 
• Leave with a variety of local products. Surprises await you…..We are a creative bunch and we like to have fun! 
• Remind you of your Naxos trip, help you relive the memories, inspire you to travel again and explore different cultures

Are you traveling on a honeymoon? We offer Couples Traditional Cooking Class – Eat & Share

Enjoy a unique experience ideal for honeymooners to create lasting memories in their new life together. Engage in shared activities such as cooking, dining, and learning, fostering a deeper connection. ELaiolithos provides couples with the opportunity to partake in a traditional organic cooking class. Cook alongside us as we answer your questions, engage in conversation, and share stories. The experience concludes with a full dinner party, allowing you to savor the fruits of your labor together.

Are you a Vegetarian or Vegan?

ELaiolithos’ organic cooking class is Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly: We grow and raise our food at our own family’s farms. Our DNA is sustainability, and all our produce and ingredients come from a 1 Km distance only. Hands on, cook your own meal, and grace it with these premium quality ingredients. Enjoy the Naxos’ aromas and scents. Enrolling in a cooking class allows you to relish the flavors of Naxos’ mountainous culture, fostering a sense of connection. Moreover, you become an active participant in preserving and positively contributing to the stunning landscape and local community. Embracing the slow food philosophy, you not only savor the rich culinary heritage but also make a positive environmental impact.

Are you celebrating your Anniversary and you want to gift your significant other a cooking class?

Perfect for celebrating anniversaries or other special events with a delicious local meal. Enjoy you and your loved one a memorable local culinary experience. Wine is on the house! Eat and drink as much as you like…your suite is just a step away!

Are you a foodie who enjoys eating and cooking for pleasure, and has an ardent or refined interest in different cultural food?

If you’re interested in trying new foods, stay up-to-date on food trends, and like to learn about food culture and history, then taking a cooking class is a perfect idea.  Our cooking class will travel you away from the banalities of ordinary life and event massification. Let your passion about food to drive you, by cooking for yourself a Naxian meal. You’ll learn what goes into our healthy dishes, and how the fresh farm to fork nutritious food tastes and fuels your mind and body.

Solo Traveler’s Culinary Joy: Feel the pleasure of cooking for One, and enjoy the joy the local cuisine brings!

Embrace the delight of cooking for yourself as a solo traveler in Naxos. Celebrate the simplicity of crafting a local dish, enhancing your mindfulness and understanding of Naxian culture. Enjoy your creation with complimentary local wine, and with your suite just steps away, worry less and savor more.

Inclusive Offerings:

• Welcome snacks and beverages to kickstart the culinary journey.
• Unlimited duration of hands-on cooking instruction; take your time, enjoy, and feel the joy!
• Local aromatic herbs as gifts and a written recipe to recreate the magic at home.

 

Are you curious and looking forward to exploring local Naxian cuisine? Then let’s begin! A few hours of fun, and a unique, locally inspired, delicious creative cooking class adventure awaits you!

You can read here for some traditional and tasteful recipes of Naxos island.

Cooking is known to enhance moods and foster feelings of happiness, making every bite a delightful experience! Consuming healthy Greek cuisine may contribute to adding a few more healthy years to your life!