Add flavor, color, and wow factor to your next gathering with this interactive Mediterranean mezze board class! Join Chef Tess—a proud descendant of Spartans—for an inspired culinary experience where you’ll learn how to create a stunning, festive mezze-style charcuterie board that’s perfect for holiday hosting, family gatherings, or just treating yourself to something special. What is Mezze? Mezze refers to a delightful variety of small Mediterranean dishes—think dips, veggies, warm breads, and more—that combine to create a flavor-packed grazing experience. This class combines cook-along and demonstration elements. You’ll receive expert guidance as you create key mezze board staples from scratch, and learn the art of assembling a visually captivating, crowd-pleasing spread. Chef Tess will also walk you through styling your board like a pro—balancing textures, flavors, colors, and even using household items to elevate your presentation. You’ll leave with a head full of ideas and a board full of bold Mediterranean flavor.

Bring warmth, heritage, and a touch of elegance to your holiday table with this one-of-a-kind Greek cooking experience. Join Chef Tess—who draws on generations of family culinary tradition—as she guides you step-by-step through the process of preparing Dolmáthes (stuffed grape leaves) finished with a luscious Avgolemono sauce. This is a cook-along class, where you'll create: Dolmáthes – grape leaves delicately filled with a savory blend of seasoned rice and meat, gently simmered to perfection Avgolemono Sauce – a silky, bright emulsion of fresh lemon juice and egg, adding a signature Mediterranean depth to the dish Crusty Artisan Bread – the perfect homemade accompaniment to soak up every drop of sauce A beloved centerpiece at Greek holiday feasts and celebrations, Dolmáthes are more than just a dish—they're a meaningful tradition, lovingly made and joyfully shared. Whether you’re new to Mediterranean cuisine or a long-time fan, this class offers a soulful, hands-on cooking experience full of rich flavors, heartfelt instruction, and timeless techniques.