Cookery Classes in Kalamata

Family Olive Grove Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Messinia

Great olive oil experience

We had a wonderful morning with Maria. The olive grove was beautiful, the press was very interesting, and the tasting was so informative. Thank you for a great experience.

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

A special afternoon with excellent food and new friends

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 make this a special birthday celebration. Chef Koumantos was also very welcoming and it felt like a privilege to be so warmly invited into his kitchen to learn a number of dishes we prepared together (enjoying a fine rosé as we did so!). The ingredients were all local, fresh and seasonal chosen from the local market just a short walk away. Maria provided lots of information about local food traditions during our meal and our cooking. So gracious were they both that it seemed more like we were sharing a meal with new friends than that were we were taking a class or having a touristic experience. Genuinely a very special memory. Thank you Maria and Kris!

Village Cooking Class in a family Olive Grove in Messinia Greece

Authentic village meal experience

We enjoyed our food tour with Maria of Mama’s Kitchen so much that we didn’t hesitate to book this second experience. This time, Maria took us to a charming village near Pylos, where we were welcomed into the garden of Stephanie and her husband, nestled in their beautiful olive grove. Together, we baked traditional bread and prepared a classic village meal, all cooked in an outdoor wood-fired oven. It was more than just a cooking class, it felt like an evening with friends with local wine and treats. If you're looking to step off the beaten path and experience a taste of Greek village life with hospitality, delicious food and good company this experience is not to be missed.