Olga’s Immersive Vegetarian Feast in Kallithea

Olga, with her extensive background in Public Health, blends her deep love for Greek gastronomy with a dedication to crafting meals that nourish both body and soul.

Captivated by food from an early age and shaped by family gatherings where meals were moments of connection and tradition, her culinary passion blossomed further during her years in the hospitality industry.

Today, Olga’s home in Kallithea, Athens, Attica is a welcoming haven where guests from around the globe immerse themselves in the true essence of Greek cuisine using the freshest local ingredients.

Immerse yourself in Greek culture with Olga’s Greek Vegetarian Lunch — an immersive 3-hour vegetarian Greek cooking class set in the picturesque neighborhood of Kallithea, Athens.

Guided by a Public Health professional celebrating authentic Greek plant-based cooking, this hands-on session takes place in Olga’s delightful home, filled with vintage touches and nestled within a serene garden.

Olga leads you through creating a stunning array of vegetarian dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Greece — from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the techniques that bring out their best flavors.

You’ll begin with briny Kalamon Olives and rustic Corn Bread infused with Sunflower Seeds and Turmeric, then move on to Stuffed Vine Leaves — delicately filled with rice and aromatic herbs — and Rice with Leeks or Cabbage, both celebrated during Sarakosti, the Lenten period before Easter.

After cooking together, you’ll gather around a communal table in Olga’s garden, clink glasses of local rosé wine, share stories, and connect over a delicious feast — with Olga’s love for Greek history and storytelling adding a special touch.

Kallithea, meaning “beautiful view,” sits just a stone’s throw from Athens’ city center and just 20 minutes from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, easily reached by trolley, taxi, or car.

The Menu

Appetizers

• Kalamon Olives

Rich and robust Kalamon Olives, a staple in Greek cuisine known for their deep purple color and intense taste.

• Corn Bread with Sunflower Seeds and Turmeric

Rustic Corn Bread with Sunflower Seeds and Turmeric, reflecting the essence of Greek village culture.

Main Course

• Stuffed Vine Leaves

Delicate Stuffed Vine Leaves filled with rice and aromatic herbs, cooked in a tangy lemon broth — a classic of Greek vegetarian cuisine.

• Rice with Leeks or Cabbage

Two traditional vegan dishes typically enjoyed during the fasting period before Easter in Greece.

Dessert

• Spoon Sweets

A traditional Greek dessert made from seasonal fruits, vegetables, or nuts, preserved in syrup and offered as a gesture of welcome.

• Greek Coffee

Strong traditional Greek Coffee served with a thick foam on top and the grounds settled at the bottom.

Drinks

• Two Glasses of Rose Wine per Person

Two glasses of rosé wine celebrating Greece’s rich winemaking tradition with every sip.

• Home-Made Sour Cherry Juice

Home-Made Sour Cherry Juice — a typical treat in every traditional Greek household, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.