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Cooking Class & Private Dining with Head Chef in Kalamata Messinia, Greece!

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Offered in: English
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Overview

You can have a choice of Greek appetizers, Mediterranean cuisine, or traditional or modern Greek cuisine.

Cooking Class

You have the option of participating in the food preparation, in the form of a cooking class, guided and assisted by the chef. You might even learn how to make pasta from scratch!
The chef uses the freshest of ingredients from all over Messinia, converting them into one of the best Mediterranean culinary experiences.

He will prepare a surprise menu just for you, tailored to your individual dietary preferences!

Private Dining

The meal consists of appetizer, main and dessert, true to the Mediterranean tradition, and is paired with amazing Messinian wines.

You’ll enjoy private dining with friends and family at its finest!

A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

What's Included

  • Lunch Cooking class and private dining (only lunch) with Head chef
  • Snacks Greek local delicacies & appetizers
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Transportation services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
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Meeting Location

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Kalamata 241 00
Greece

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What To Expect

Tantalise your taste buds with an exquisite meal!

A 3-hour private dining experience complete with Cooking class, to satisfy even the most demanding palates.

A renowned Greek Head chef prepares and cooks with you a surprise three-course Mediterranean feast in his restaurant, in the heart of Kalamata, in Messinia region, Peloponnese, using the freshest of ingredients.

It’s private dining with friends and family at its finest!

You’ll participate in a Cooking class and a private lunch, prepared by a Greek chef in his restaurant in the city centre of Kalamata.

The renowned Greek chef has prepared feasts for many politicians, including Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, François Hollande and Mahmoud Abbas, while he also served as Head chef of the former President of the Hellenic Republic.

He has over 30 years of experience and is returning to his homeland Kalamata, where he’ll cook a private meal just for you and your friends or family!

This private cooking and dining experience is available only for lunch.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please notify us of any special dietary needs e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian etc. or food allergies, allergies to bees etc.
  • The dining experience may be enriched with: a Wine Tasting, an Olive oil or a Honey tasting or with a short Food Tour & Olive oil tasting in Kalamata upon request and at an extra charge.
  • Availability: Tuesday-Sunday all-year round, only in noon. Holy Friday - Easter Tuesday & Greek official holidays are excluded.
  • The menu may be tailored to your individual dietary needs.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cooking Class & Private Dining with Head Chef in Kalamata Messinia, Greece!?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • LunchCooking class and private dining (only lunch) with Head chef
  • SnacksGreek local delicacies & appetizers
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Local host-certified tour leader / Head Chef throughout the experience
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Transportation services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please notify us of any special dietary needs e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian etc. or food allergies, allergies to bees etc.
  • Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The culinary experience is provided upon request and depending on availability. In case there is no availability for the day you are interested, the experience can be offered the next available date or choose another similar available experience after coordination.
  • The dining experience may be enriched with: a Wine Tasting, an Olive oil or a Honey tasting or with a short Food Tour & Olive oil tasting in Kalamata upon request and at an extra charge.
  • Availability: Tuesday-Sunday all-year round, only in noon. Holy Friday - Easter Tuesday & Greek official holidays are excluded.
  • The menu may be tailored to your individual dietary needs.
  • The dining experience may be provided at your place of accommodation (e.g. villa) upon request, after coordination. Please contact us to provide you with the new, related price.
  • Max. of people 10. For more than 10 people, please contact us.
  • Operated by a business

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