Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show

Photo source: GNTO.

A four-person delegation from Serbian subscription channel Kitchen TV recently visited Eastern Crete to film four episodes for a new show about the region’s cuisine and natural beauty.

The trip was arranged by the Serbian branch of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Region of Crete. The delegation included the channel’s director, the show’s host, and two channel technicians.

Filming in Crete. Photo source: GNTO.

During their stay, the team sampled authentic Cretan dishes such as “nerati” (traditional cheese pie) and “kaltsounia“(small cheese or herb pies), and filmed local chefs cooking “antikristo” (meat coooked in a traditional way) and “kakavia” (fish cooked in a ceramic pot) in unique ways. They also visited spots where “raki” (local alcohol drink) is produced, explored historic sites like the Toplou Monastery, and visited traditional restaurants and markets in Heraklion and Sitia.

The crew expressed their satisfaction with the island’s abundance of authentic experiences that visitors can have. Head of GNTO’s Serbian branch Georgios Kakoutis accompanied the Serbian visitors during their stay on Crete.

Filming in Crete. Photo source: GNTO.

The four episodes are expected to air on Kitchen TV in early 2024 and will be available to viewers across the Balkans.

Overall, the filming of Kitchen TV’s new show in Eastern Crete is a positive development for the region. The show is expected to promote Eastern Crete as a culinary tourism destination.