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

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

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Home-cooked meal such as mezedes or similar seasonal dishes
Stewed meat, vegetables, mousaka, pasta from scratch, fish or any other seasonal and Mediterranean food served with local wines and dessert!
STARTER
Greek mouthwatering appetizers!
DESSERT
Unique desserts by the Head Chefs' signature!

What You Get

Snacks
Greek local delicacies & appetizers
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Local host-certified tour leader / Head Chef throughout the experience
Transportation services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
Tips and gratuities (optional)

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Please notify us of any special dietary needs e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian etc. or food allergies, allergies to bees etc.
  • Availability: Tuesday-Sunday all-year round, only in noon. Holy Friday - Easter Tuesday & Greek official holidays are excluded.
  • Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Platia Othonos, Messenia, Greece, GR, 241 00

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Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you in Othonos Square in the historical centre in Kalamata!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Reviews
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A special afternoon with excellent food and new friends
April 27, 2026

Maria organised for us a fantastic cooking class and lunch with executive chef Kris Koumantos. From the very first contact Maria was exceedingly helpful and accommodating, taking particular care to...read more

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Great experience with cooking class!
January 28, 2026

I had a wonderful experience with Mama's Flavours. I was travelling solo, and didn't have much planned so I emailed Maria and she was able to organize a private cooking class within a few days that...read more

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Delicious culinary experience in Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece.
October 26, 2025

My husband and adult son did the cooking class with head chef Cristo at Restaurant Piccolo in Kalamata. Our whole experience was delightful- preparing a 5 course luncheon while sipping local Rose w...read more

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Highly recommended for cozy culinary lovers
August 17, 2025

A highlight of our trip through the Peloponnese was the cooking workshop with Maria and Christos in Kalamata. We were so kindly received by Maria in their lovely restaurant. Under the clear guidanc...read more

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Amazing Cooking Experience with Mama's Flavours!
July 31, 2024

I booked a cooking class for my daughter and me with Mama's Flavours, and we had a great time! Chef Chris was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the class. His depth of knowledge on cooking ...read more

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