Culinary Courses
What we offer
Experience the essence of Greek and Cretan cuisine through our immersive hands-on culinary programs. Designed for food enthusiasts, aspiring chefs and culinary professionals, our courses invite you to explore the art of Mediterranean cooking while discovering Crete’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Learn to prepare authentic dishes and traditional desserts using fresh, local ingredients and uncover the culture, history and stories that make every recipe unique.
Whether you join us for an internship, professional placement, or educational mobility program, Crete welcomes you as a learner, a professional and a traveler ready to explore.
- Hands-on cooking sessions guided by expert local chefs
- Cultural excursions and authentic food experiences
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- Day-one orientation and public transportation passes
- 24/7 local support and coordination
- 5-Day | 8-Day | 12-Day (Arrival and departure included)
- Enjoy comfortable, fully equipped apartments or 3-star hotel complexes with single or double rooms and private bathrooms.
- Breakfast, half-board, or full-board options are available upon request, ensuring a seamless and welcoming stay.
Discover, cook and taste your way through Crete. A culinary adventure you’ll never forget.
Why choose MD-Hellas ?
- • Based in Crete, one of the world’s most captivating destinations where natural beauty, history and hospitality meet.
- • Trusted partnerships with over 350 organizations across diverse sectors, offering authentic hands-on learning and networking opportunities.
- • Programs that blend professional growth with cultural immersion, creating a complete and transformative learning journey.
- • A safe, supportive and inspiring environment for all participants, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout their stay.
- • Backed by 25 years of expertise in European projects, continuously expanding opportunities across Greece and Europe.
Courses
- Greek Classics: Prepare traditional favorites like moussaka, souvlaki, Greek salads, and tzatziki.
- Desserts & Sweets: Create baklava, loukoumades, and other iconic treats.
- Cooking Techniques: Master Mediterranean methods, from knife skills to advanced plating.
- Presentation & Plating: Learn how to showcase your dishes beautifully, restaurant-style.
- • Visit local markets, farms, and food producers to source fresh ingredients.
- • Explore Crete’s culinary culture through wine tastings and food tours.
- • Take part in guided excursions to historic sites, villages, and artisan workshops.
- • Enjoy authentic olive oil, wine, and cheese tastings that connect flavor with tradition.
- Visit local markets and farms to select fresh ingredients.
- Learn about Crete’s culinary traditions and culture.
- Enjoy cultural excursions, wine tastings, and local food tours.
- Guided cultural excursions to historic sites, villages, and food producers.
- Wine, olive oil, and cheese tastings to complement your cooking.
- Optional visits to local farms, fisheries, and artisan producers.
All our programs are fully customizable to your learning goals and can be scheduled for any duration, offering a complete culinary and cultural experience in one of Europe’s most inspiring destinations.
- Visit local markets and farms to select fresh ingredients.
- Learn about Crete’s culinary traditions and culture.
- Enjoy cultural excursions, wine tastings, and local food tours.
- Guided cultural excursions to historic sites, villages, and food producers.
- Wine, olive oil, and cheese tastings to complement your cooking.
- Optional visits to local farms, fisheries, and artisan producers.
All our programs are fully customized to meet your specific needs and can
be scheduled for any number of hours or days at our modern facilities.
