Traditional Meal with Tolis in the Heart of Thessaloniki

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Greek
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Join Tolis, a celebrated Thessaloniki chef, for a traditional feast. Delve into local flavors and culinary secrets with a touch of oenology expertise in an authentic Greek dining experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Tolis, a native of Thessaloniki, discovered his passion for cooking at a young age. Now married and with a child, he works as a chef in one of the city's finest and most popular restaurants.


Having been honored and received numerous gastronomy awards, his entire career reflects his dedication and outstanding skills in the culinary arts. He has also specialized in the field of oenology, seamlessly combining this expertise with his cooking performance.


Tolis’ philosophy emphasizes the sharing of culinary knowledge, believing that cooking should have no secrets and that information should be passed down to ensure its longevity and enjoyment by as many people as possible. He is eager to reveal Thessaloniki's local gastronomy, inviting guests to explore the techniques, aromas, and flavors of the city's multicultural cuisine.


Sample Menu

STARTER
Greek Spicy Cheese Dip
A spicy and creamy mezze from Northern Greece, alternatively called Tirokafteri.
STARTER
Greek Salad with Feta Cheese
Also known as Horiatiki, the famous Greek salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olive oil and oregano.
STARTER
Macedonian Salad
A classic spread popular in the wider Balkan region, mainly consisting of boiled potatoes, carrots, and peas, in a mayonnaise base.
MAIN
Thessaloniki Soutzoukakia with Pita Bread
A trademark of Greece’s gastronomic capital, this delicacy is served with onion, parsley, mustard, and spicy boukovo.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Dinner

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

When planning your visit to Thessaloniki, seize the opportunity to join Tolis for one of his captivating cooking classes. Step into a central 7th-floor apartment, with its elegant living room offering stunning views of the cityscape. Join a 3-hour experience, during which you will discover the most classic flavors of Thessaloniki. Let your host lead you through the cooking process, while providing intriguing insights to enrich your culinary knowledge. Last but not least, enjoy a rich meal, fitting for the traditional gatherings of Northern Greece, have fun with Tolis and your co-participants, and clink your glasses! That special memory of Greece will stay forever in your heart! The menu consists of all the dishes that are mentioned and described below. Also, guests will be served “Mavro Rodo” Pure Tsipouro. If you wish to book for a date that seems not available in the calendar, please contact us.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Grigoriou Palama 16, Grigoriou Palama, Thessaloniki, Greece, GR, 546 22

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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