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Ataraxia Cooking Club – Class Details & Booking

Come cook, eat, and reconnect—with food, with others, and with yourself.Ataraxia Cooking Club isn’t just a cooking class. It’s a space to slow down, learn hands-on skills, and share the joy of gathering around the table. Inspired by Greek philosophy, hospitality, and everyday rituals, each session blends connection, creativity, and flavor.

🍽️ Current Sessions:

The Joy of Meze

📅 Saturday, March 29 | 🕒 Time: 17:30–20:30-ish(We don’t rush—cooking times can vary, and we enjoy the moment!)Menu for this session:• Spanakopitakia – mini filo pies with herbs & feta• Shrimp saganaki – sautéed in tomato, garlic & feta• Keftedakia – juicy Greek meatballs• Tzatziki – yogurt, cucumber, garlic dip• Fava – yellow split pea purée with lemon & olive oil• Melitzanosalata – roasted eggplant dip• Dakos – Cretan barley rusks with tomato & fetaBring your own wine or favorite drink to enjoy with the meal!

Greek Classics – Spring Edition

📅 Wednesday, May 7 | 🕒 Time: 17:30–20:30-ish(We don’t rush—cooking times can vary, and we enjoy the moment!)A class celebrating spring through some of Greece’s most beloved home-cooked dishes.

Dishes like: Maroulosalata - fresh & crisp Greek spring salad with lettuce, We will cook things like spanakopita, fasolakia, maroulosalata, make the perfect tzatziki.

📍 Location: Herttoniemen Ankkuri, Helsinki

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Max 12 participants per session💶 Price: 100 € (includes hands-on class, all ingredients, and full shared meal)

💌 How to Book:

To reserve your spot, click the link above and complete your payment. You’ll receive a confirmation email with all practical details after booking.Spots are limited and confirmed only after payment.💡 Courses only run with a minimum of 8 participants.

If the course doesn't happed you will be refunded.

Who It’s For:

This is for you if you:

Want to build confidence in the kitchen through real, hands-on practice.Love Greek food—or are curious to discover it in a deeper way.Crave more connection and warmth in your evenings.Are looking for a new kind of shared experience in Helsinki

Come solo or with a friend—you’ll leave full, inspired, and a little more connected than when you arrived.

Welcome to Kafenes @ Kallio, where Greek hospitality meets Helsinki vibes. shared plates of meze, glasses raised high, and conversations flowing freely. Meze isn't just food—it's about the drinks that accompany it. A small bite that enhances the flavors of wine, beer, or tsipouro. But meze is also about connection: sharing, conversation, and joy. It’s not meant to fill you up, but to keep the moment alive. Meze is rhythm and variety—small portions that extend the gathering, sip by sip, raising the spirits. This pop-up is inspired by the Greek kafenio, where friends and strangers alike gather to eat, drink, connect & unwind.