A 3-Hour Meze Cooking Experience with Maria

Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Maria is a true ambassador of the city’s rich culinary heritage, living with her daughter Nefeli in a charming apartment with stunning views of the historic Byzantine Walls.

Her home is a warm and cozy haven, thoughtfully designed to reflect her deep love for Greek cuisine, where every guest feels like part of the family and leaves with a heartfelt connection to local culture and traditions.

Discover the culinary treasures of Northern Greece with Maria’s 3-hour meze cooking experience in Thessaloniki, Macedonia.

Step into her inviting home in the vibrant Vardaris district and immerse yourself in the rich flavors of traditional Greek cuisine, influenced by centuries of history and the heritage of Asia Minor’s Greek settlers.

Thessaloniki Meze Cooking Experience

• Meze Cooking Class: Learn the art of making authentic Thessaloniki meze — the small sharing plates that are the true expression of the city’s extraordinary food culture
• Thessaloniki Meze Culture: Discover why Thessaloniki’s meze tradition is considered the finest in Greece and how the city’s multi-cultural heritage has created such an extraordinary diversity of small plate dishes
• Meze Feast: Sit down to the full spread of mezedes you’ve prepared — a genuine Thessaloniki-style sharing table celebrating the best of northern Greek food culture

Maria guides you through a hands-on lesson preparing beloved Greek meze dishes using the freshest ingredients sourced from local markets like Modiano and Kapani, while sharing stories in the relaxed atmosphere of her home.

Ideally located in Thessaloniki’s central Vardaris district, Maria’s home is within walking distance of Aristotelous Square, the Roman Forum, and the iconic White Tower — and easily accessible by foot, taxi, car, or bus whether you’re exploring Thessaloniki or en route to the beautiful beaches of Halkidiki.