Cooking & dining

The perfect culinary holiday.

Discover the flavours of Zakynthos at Donkey Bay Club, our small, exclusive resort overlooking the Ionian Sea. Sample local dishes, discover family recipes and learn the secrets of Mediterranean cooking to take home.

Come to the table
Donkey Bay Club’s pool and hillside terrace at dusk

Kalí óreksi.

Around our table

Evenings to savour. Stories to share.

As the sun dips towards the horizon, gather around a large circular table beside the pool. Enjoy crisp, cool wine and sea views while the chef introduces an Ionian feast, sharing the ingredients, techniques and family stories behind each dish.

This is a relaxed culinary experience, rather than a cookery school. Watch, taste and ask questions—or put on an apron and help the chef if you wish. Share good food and conversation with fellow food lovers.

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Mediterranean food featured by Donkey Bay Club

A culinary adventure

Follow your appetite.

01

Meet the makers

We can arrange visits to local bakeries, cheesemakers, nougat-makers, olive press and wineries.

02

Cook with curiosity

Discover cooking demonstrations by visiting island chefs, ask questions and join in whenever you feel inspired.

03

From garden to table

Explore the local markets where we buy fresh ingredients, or help pick vegetables and herbs grown on site.

04

Take a little home

Take home family recipes, plus recommendations for the island’s finest restaurants and advice on what to order.

Professional chefs are welcome to share their skills and demonstrate what they’ve learnt during their stay.

A taste of the island

Local flavours. Lasting memories.

A few dishes you might discover during your stay.

  • 01Herb-grilled fish of the day
  • 02Zakynthos Saltsa (beef stew)
  • 03Free range chicken with orzo
  • 04Moussaka with long aubergines
  • 05Skordostoupi (aubergines and garlic)
  • 06Herb-stuffed tomatoes
  • 07Slow cooked lamb

Made personal

What would you like to try?

Whether you love cooking or simply enjoy excellent food, we’ll help shape your culinary stay. There’s no set itinerary—tell us what you’d like to taste, learn or explore, and we’ll arrange it for you.

Plan your stay