Giasou! Welcome! Join me in an intimate cooking class and get to the heart of authentic Greek ingredients, techniques, history and flavours. Sit back, relax, enjoy the journey and immersion therapy. A class in authentic and modern Greek cuisine is sure to spark your apetite and inspire your cooking.

Everyone is invited to participate in the cooking demonstration and afterwards you'll taste each sensational dish by sitting down to a casual Greek feast. Let me say this is a full sit-down meal and you won't feel hungry after a Greekalicious class!

View our Calendar for dates and a description of the dishes we'll be cooking in each class. See Booking Information for costs and complete booking details. View a Map for our venue location. A selection of short videos showing Greekalicious in action can be viewed on YouTube.

What people have said about the classes:

I've received plenty of feedback since my classes began and I am most grateful for your comments. Here's what a few people have said about their Greek cooking experience:

"To be a Greek God of your kitchen, get sizzling with Greekalicious!" Channel 7, Sydney Weekender. View the video on YouTube

"Maria welcomes each and every one of us like an old friend, making us feel at home and comfortable as we settle in for the class...We all leave with a new love of cooking and a little bit of the same passion Maria has for sharing and cooking Greek food, which is Maria’s aim with Greekalicious. She wants everyone to leave knowing true Greek hospitality and to be able to share her recipes with family and friends so eventually, everyone will be able to cook a Greek dish." Sarah Tierney, Australian Traveller. Read the full review here

"Thank you for the wonderful Traditional Greek cooking class, we all had a great time. Your passion for Greece and your strong desire to share your knowledge of Greek cooking really came through in your presentation. It was a wonderful afternoon and we all enjoyed ourselves and learned how to make new dishes with ease." Rhicke

"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the class on Saturday, so much so that I've booked myself into another already! Not only was the food lovely and directions easy to follow, your generosity of spirit and wonderful stories added another element that made the whole event truly memorable." Alison Connolly

"My daughter and I recently attended your Thursday night class and we had a terrific time (you sent home extra dessert for my boys!) I promptly scoured the shops in the Penrith and Hawkesbury area and managed to scrape up the ingredients to cook the entire lesson last night. It was fabulous and my family enjoyed every last morsel. I consider myself an accomplished cook but you still taught me a thing or two - such as the damp towel on the filo and the natural bristle pastry brush, but I have always been rather lazy when it came to growing my own herbs. After seeing all your herbs from a balcony garden - I have redug a garden bed near our kitchen and planted all the herbs I usually buy. Thank you for providing the inspiration I needed to make this positive change and introducing me to a whole new range of recipes! We will definitely be back." Amanda Whitney

"Listen to Maria Benardis talk about Greek cuisine for five minutes and you'll be overcome by the urge to surround yourself with feta, olives, herbs and spices, and transform these raw ingredients into a feast for friends and family. Such is her passion for Greek cuisine and her belief in food as a celebration and expression of love." Exerpt from a review by 'Best Restaurants of Australia' during 2007.

"If we were outside shaded from the Greek sun under a fig tree we couldn't be happier" writes Sally Hammond about her recent Greekalicious experience. Read the full review here

"Maria made a veritable feast including Greek dips, dolmades, salads and roast vegetables. The piece de resistance was the baked apple, almond and cinnamon dessert...something of an aphrodisiac!" says Melissa who attended a Greekalicious class along with her new date Andrew. Read more here

Corporate & Private Classes

Greekalicious also undertakes Private classes at your home, Corporate classes, Kids cooking classes, Hen's nights, Menu Planning, as well as Romantic dinners for two in the comfort of your home, by arrangement. Visit my Corporate & Private section for the complete details and booking information. Greekalicious can also cater for small to medium size events whether they be private, formal or casual. Should you require a catering service for your next special occasion see Catering Services.

Gift Vouchers

Are you looking for a present they'll be excited about getting? A Greekalicious Gift Voucher makes a wonderful present and the recipient can choose their own convenient class date. Please visit our Shop for more information on these and other great gift ideas.

A Greekalicious class includes:

Each cooking class is $130, or you can book three classes for $360 and receive a $30 discount! KIDS cooking classes are only $70 per child. Post your cheques or Australia Post money orders (made payable to Greekalicious) to:

PO Box 660 Paddington NSW 2021 (Please do not send any mail to The Intuitive Well)

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Contact us to make a direct deposit into our bank account

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Pay online using PayPal by clicking on the appropriate buttons below.

$130 Single Class:	$360 Three Classes:	$70 KIDS Class:

Location:

The Intuitive Well Centre
1st Floor, 70 Bronte Road
Bondi Junction 2022

Note: Please do not send any mail to The Intuitive Well Centre. All mail should be sent to: PO BOX 660 Paddington NSW 2021

Conveniently located in the heart of Bondi Junction, The Intuitive Well Centre is at 70 Bronte Road (opposite BLOCKBUSTER Video). There is 2 hours free parking available at nearby WESTFIELD Shopping Centre. A cheap all-day parking rate is also available at EASTGATE Shopping Centre on Level 8. If you're travelling by bus or train then Bondi Junction Interchange is just a few minutes walk away.

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JUNE 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 13 June	Winter warmers - dishes to warm the heart & soul
10.30am	Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include lamb braised in wine and spices with saffron poure (potato mash); kremidopita (caramelised onion filo pie) and loukoumades (Greek-style doughnuts with honey and walnuts).
Thurs 25 June	Winter warmers - dishes to warm the heart & soul
6.30pm	Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include lamb braised in wine and spices with saffron poure (potato mash); kremidopita (caramelised onion filo pie) and loukoumades (Greek-style doughnuts with honey and walnuts).
Sat 27 June	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
10.30am	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki; mousaka; salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
Sun 28 June	Traditional Greek - Maria's Trademark Dishes
2.30pm	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love including spanakopita (spinach pie); lamb and haloumi souvlaki; tzatziki and the most sensational homemade baklava.
JULY 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 11 July	Traditional Greek - My Favourite Traditional Dishes
10.30am	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes I grew up with and love. Dishes include prawn saganaki; zesty vine leaf baked haloumi; galaktoboureko (custard filo pie) and more.
Sun 12 July	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
2.30pm	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including kreatopita (Greek meat pie); lamb and haloumi souvlaki; tzatziki and the most sensational homemade baklava.
Thurs 16 July	Traditional Greek - Comfort Food
6.30pm	Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including my cheese filo pies; souzoukakia (meatballs with tomato sauce) and pasta; salad and baked apples with Commandaria liqueur.
Sat 18 July	Traditional Greek - Comfort Food
10.30am	Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including my cheese filo pies; souzoukakia (meatballs with tomato sauce) and pasta; salad; and baked apples with Commandaria liqueur.
Sun 19 July	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
2.30pm	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki, mousaka salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
Wed 22 July	Kids & Teens "Hands-on" Cooking Class - 7-12 years old
10.30am-1.30pm	We will cook colourful and nutritious meals all accompanied with organic beverages. Easy dishes which can be cooked at home will be prepared and consumed at the end of the class. Every kid also gets a free Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping bag with the recipes. Dishes will include filo pies; keftedes (Greek meat fritters); salad and Greek doughnuts.
Sat 25 July	It's all about the Lamb!
10.30am	Greeks just love their lamb. This class pays tribute to this wonderful ingredient. Dishes will include Greek style slow cooked baked lamb with crispy potatoes and pumpkin; tzatziki; lamb avgolemono soup and more.
AUG 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 8 Aug	Winter Warmers - Dishes to warm the heart & soul
10.30am	Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include the best Greek style roast chicken ever; rizogalo (rice pudding dessert); chicken avgolemono soup and more.
Sat 15 Aug	Nostalgic memories from Kalamata
10.30am	We are all familiar with famous olive oil, olives and figs however Kalamata has many more culinary delights. Learn to make the true Salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”); Kalamata olive bread; Kalamata style slow roasted lamb with egg pasta; rose and almond halva dessert.
Sun 16 Aug	Winter Warmers - Dishes to warm the heart & soul
2.30pm	Food to beat the winter blues and nourish the soul. Dishes include lamb braised in wine and spices with saffron poure (potato mash); kremidopita (caramalised onion filo pie); and loukoumades (Greek-style doughnuts with honey and walnuts).
Thurs 20 Aug	Seafood - Catch of the Day!
6.30pm	More comfort food to beat the winter blues and make way for Spring. Dishes include baked fish with tomatoes, fennel and herbs; Symi style crispy salt and pepper prawns; baked apples in Commandaria and more.
SEP 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 5 Sep	Celebrating Spring
10.30am	Greeks celebrate Spring with dishes that epitomize colour and movement. Dishes include Greek style spring lamb; lamb, pine nut and rice dolmades; the famous salad of Crete and kataifi pastry with nuts and Greek honey. Join me, for all the taste and excitement of Spring in Greece.
Thurs 10 Sep	Cooking on the "Skara" (Greek BBQ) as seen on Sydney Weekender
6.30pm	A sumptuous combination of seafood and vegetables with traditional and modern Greek marinades. Your BBQs will never be the same again! Dishes will include Calamari stuffed with cheese and herbs; vegetable and haloumi souvlaki; prawns with ladolemono and more.
Sat 12 Sep	Cooking on the "Skara" (Greek BBQ) as seen on Sydney Weekender
10.30am	A sumptuous combination of seafood and vegetables with traditional and modern Greek marinades. Your BBQs will never be the same again! Dishes will include Calamari stuffed with cheese and herbs; vegetable and haloumi souvlaki; prawns with ladolemono and more.
Sat 19 Sep	The Greek mezze dining experience!
10.30am	Learn to make the essentials for your next mezze platter for your next dinner party. Dishes will include deep fried crispy calamari; taramosalata (caviar dip); keftedes (Greek meat balls); cheese pies and salad.
Sun 20 Sep	Celebrating Spring - Part 1
2.30pm	Greeks celebrate Spring with dishes that epitomize colour and movement. Dishes include capsicums stuffed with haloumi cheese and pine nuts; lamb souvlaki; tzatziki and more. Join me, for all the taste and excitement of spring in Greece.
Sat 26 Sep	Summer in the Cyclades Islands
10.30am	You are all familiar with the rich blue and white images of the Greek Islands. Match the food to the imagery, with ingredients and dishes from Mykonos, Santorini and Tinos including the famous tomato and feta filo pies; baked fish with tomatoes; fennel and herbs; baked seasonal fresh fruit in mavrodaphne sweet wine and more.
OCT 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 10 Oct	Celebrating Spring - Part 2
10.30am	Greeks celebrate Spring with dishes that epitomize colour and movement. Dishes include stuffed zucchini flowers with Greek cheeses; baked spring lamb; watermelon and fetta salad and more. Join me, for all the taste and excitement of spring in Greece.
Wed 14 Oct	Kids & Teens "Hands-on" Cooking Class - 7-12 years old
10.30am-1.30pm	We will cook colourful and nutritious meals all accompanied with organic beverages. Easy dishes which can be cooked at home will be prepared and consumed at the end of the class. Every kid also gets a free Greekalicious Eco-friendly shopping bag with the recipes. Dishes will include filo pies; lamb souvlaki; salad and Greek biscuits.
Thurs 22 Oct	The Greek art of Stuffing
6.30pm	In Greece stuffing fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and poultry is a ritual and favourite pastime. Greeks celebrate this well known ritual by making vegetables stuffed with mince meat and pine nuts. Dishes include tomatoes and capsicum stuffed with mince meat, pine nuts etc; crispy filo pastry stuffed with Greek cheeses; tzatziki and more.
Sat 24 Oct	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
10.30am	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including spanakopita (spinach pie); lamb and haloumi souvlaki; and the most sensational homemade baklava.
Sat 31 Oct	Celebrating "OXI" Day, 28 Oct - the Greek way!
10.30am	A colourful day of parades and festivals in Greece, to celebrate the people’s bravery during World War II against Italian occupation. Dishes include tomato, feta and basil salad; lamb kleftiko (flavoursome lamb baked in paper); Myconean potato salad and baked apples in sweet Commandaria licquer.
NOV 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 14 Nov	Summer in the Cyclades Islands
10.30am	You are all familiar with the rich blue and white images of the Greek Islands. Match the food to the imagery, with ingredients and dishes from Mykonos, Santorini and Tinos including the Myconean caramelised onion filo pies; cinnamon rubbed chicken stuffed with grapes, wild rice and pine nuts; and seasonal fresh fruit poached in mavrodaphne.
Thurs 19 Nov	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
6.30pm	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki, mousaka salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
Sat 21 Nov	Traditional Greek - Comfort Food
10.30am	Learn how to cook some more Greek dishes that you may not know but will come to love, including crispy pumpkin keftedes (fritters); baked beef biftekia and potatoes (beef patties); melintzanosalata (eggplant dip) and more.
Sat 28 Nov	"Nostalgices Ikones" - Nostalgic memories from Psara
10.30am	Picture freshly caught seafood consumed right by the crystal clear blue seaside. The delicate suns rays tickle your face and warm you heart and soul. A gentle breeze carries the sweet aroma of wild herbs from the mountains nearby. Match the food to the imagery, with the dishes I grew up with on Psara including fish plaki (stuffed baked fish); rizogalo (rice pudding); cheese filo pies and more.
Sun 29 Nov	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
2.30pm	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including spanakopita (spinach pie), lamb and haloumi souvlaki, and the most sensational homemade baklava.
DEC 2009	JUNE - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC - top
Sat 5 Dec	Cooking on the "Skara" (Greek BBQ) as seen on Sydney Weekender
10.30am	A sumptuous combination of meat and vegetables with traditional and modern Greek marinades. Your BBQs will never be the same again! Dishes will include traditional Greek lamb; chicken souvlaki with ladolemono; seasonal vegetables with a Greek dressing and more.
Sat 12 Dec	Traditional Greek - Trademark Dishes
10.30am	Learn how to cook the Greek dishes you know and love, including souvlaki, mousaka salad of Kalamata (“Greek salad”) and the most sensational homemade tzatziki.
Sun 13 Dec	Greek Christmas & Celebrations
2.30pm	Learn how to celebrate and prepare for a traditional Greek Christmas feast. Your Christmas celebrations will never be the same! Dishes include my family recipe for Constantinople style stuffed turkey; tiropites (cheese pies); koulourakia (Greek butter cookies) and more.
Sat 19 Dec	Greek Christmas & Celebrations
10.30am	Learn how to celebrate and prepare for a traditional Greek Christmas feast. Your Christmas celebrations will never be the same! Dishes include my family recipe for Constantinople style stuffed turkey; tiropites (cheese pies); koulourakia (Greek butter cookies) and more.
**No classes from Dec 19-31 and from Jan 1–20, 2010 - closed for Holidays**