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Host: Konstantinos (watermill)

Naxos, Greece

USD
$142 per person

Shared Cooking Class in Naxos 18th-Century Watermill

Host offerings
  • Rural farmhouse
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Konstantinos (watermill)

Konstantinos is a proud islander and the founder of a locally run culinary experience company based in Naxos. Together with his team of Naxian locals, he is on a mission to reveal the island’s “unseen” side - its mountain villages, working farms, historic olive presses, and shepherds’ homes. Through these immersive food experiences, Konstantinos connects travelers with the true custodians of Naxian flavors: the grandmothers, shepherds, fishermen, and farmers who have sustained the island’s culinary traditions for centuries. By hosting guests, he actively supports the local ecosystem, empowering small producers and preserving time-honored traditions for future generations.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) Join a small-group cooking class in Naxos set inside a beautifully restored 18th-century watermill in the lush valley of Potamia - known as the “village of rivers.” After pickup from your central meeting location, travel to this 300-year-old landmark, the only restored watermill on the island. Once the heart of the local community, where villagers brought their dough to bake in four massive wood-fired ovens, the estate now revives this centuries-old tradition through an immersive hands-on baking class.

During your 2-hour Naxos cooking class, you’ll discover the authentic flavors of a Greek village kitchen, guided by a zero-waste philosophy and deep respect for seasonal ingredients. Learn to prepare traditional dough from scratch before baking a handmade seasonal pie, along with slow-roasted stew cooked the old-fashioned way. After cooking, gather on the watermill’s scenic roof terrace to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, paired with signature homemade wine and dessert.

This authentic Naxos experience is perfect for travelers seeking a Greek cooking class in Naxos or a unique cultural activity in the Cyclades. Local things to do in Naxos - learn traditional Greek recipes, bake in a wood-fired oven, and connect with local island traditions in an intimate setting.

Notes:
1. This is a small-group class with a maximum of 12 participants - unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, it is not private.
2. Lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets can be accommodated if requested at the time of booking.
3. Your experience includes round-trip transfers from a central meeting location (60 mins) and local wine.

Languages spoken: English, Greek

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Menu may change depending on seasonal produce, culinary restrictions and availability
  • Seasonal pie
  • Slow-roasted stew
  • Dessert
  • Local homemade wine

Konstantinos (watermill)

$142 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $142 $142 $142
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $142 $142 $142
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 3:30pm-7:30pm

Meet Konstantinos (watermill)

Konstantinos is a proud islander and the founder of a locally run culinary experience company based in Naxos. Together with his team of Naxian locals, he is on a mission to reveal the island’s “unseen” side - its mountain villages, working farms, historic olive presses, and shepherds’ homes. Through these immersive food experiences, Konstantinos connects travelers with the true custodians of Naxian flavors: the grandmothers, shepherds, fishermen, and farmers who have sustained the island’s culinary traditions for centuries. By hosting guests, he actively supports the local ecosystem, empowering small producers and preserving time-honored traditions for future generations.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-12 guests) Join a small-group cooking class in Naxos set inside a beautifully restored 18th-century watermill in the lush valley of Potamia - known as the “village of rivers.” After pickup from your central meeting location, travel to this 300-year-old landmark, the only restored watermill on the island. Once the heart of the local community, where villagers brought their dough to bake in four massive wood-fired ovens, the estate now revives this centuries-old tradition through an immersive hands-on baking class.

During your 2-hour Naxos cooking class, you’ll discover the authentic flavors of a Greek village kitchen, guided by a zero-waste philosophy and deep respect for seasonal ingredients. Learn to prepare traditional dough from scratch before baking a handmade seasonal pie, along with slow-roasted stew cooked the old-fashioned way. After cooking, gather on the watermill’s scenic roof terrace to enjoy the meal you helped prepare, paired with signature homemade wine and dessert.

This authentic Naxos experience is perfect for travelers seeking a Greek cooking class in Naxos or a unique cultural activity in the Cyclades. Local things to do in Naxos - learn traditional Greek recipes, bake in a wood-fired oven, and connect with local island traditions in an intimate setting.

Notes:
1. This is a small-group class with a maximum of 12 participants - unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, it is not private.
2. Lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets can be accommodated if requested at the time of booking.
3. Your experience includes round-trip transfers from a central meeting location (60 mins) and local wine.

Languages spoken: English, Greek

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Menu may change depending on seasonal produce, culinary restrictions and availability
  • Seasonal pie
  • Slow-roasted stew
  • Dessert
  • Local homemade wine
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $142 $142 $142
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $142 $142 $142
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 3:30pm-7:30pm
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