Alex adds his modern twist to authentic Greek recipes using classic ingredients and flavours. His exciting banquet features: ouzo, olives, pita and fava with braised onions and capers; Cypriot haloumi with stewed tomatoes and almonds; local calamari with capers, garlic and parsley; green beans with freekah and vinegar; slow roasted lamb shoulder with marouli, a crisp cos lettuce, spring onion, fresh dill and sunflower salad; and to finish, impossible to resist Attiki honey loukoumades served piping hot, sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.
A Hellenic Banquet
A modern twist to authentic Greek recipes
Master Classes
Get up close and personal with the chefs from some of Melbourne’s best restaurants. Sharing their extraordinary knowledge and expertise, our Master Class chefs will show you how to create the food that they are famous for and teach you how to take your cooking to the next level. Click here for more information the class format.
2.5 hours
Intermediate - high
Includes dinner & recipe pack
150.00 pp
Disclaimer:
Image is indicative only and does not reflect the exact ingredients or dishes you will use/make during this class.
Got a question?
About the Chef
Alex Xinis
Head Chef, Hellenic Republic Brighton
Alex studied Applied Science at the University of Queensland before commencing his apprenticeship in 2008 at the award winning Isis Brasserie. After its completion he moved to Athens to deepen his understanding of Greek culture and food. There he worked at the two Michelin star restaurant Funky Gourmet, specialising in molecular cuisine. Returning to Australia in 2013 he joined the Made Establishment Group as Sous Chef of George Calombaris’ flagship restaurant, The Press Club. In 2014 he became Head Chef of Hellenic Republic Kew overseeing Hellenic Mastic, events and the restaurant itself. In late 2017, he moved as Head Chef to the group's latest restaurant in Brighton.
More
Master Classes
Get up close and personal with the chefs from some of Melbourne’s best restaurants. Sharing their extraordinary knowledge and expertise, our Master Class chefs will show you how to create the food that they are famous for and teach you how to take your cooking to the next level. Click here for more information the class format.
2.5 hours
Intermediate - high
Includes dinner & recipe pack
150.00 pp
Disclaimer:
Image is indicative only and does not reflect the exact ingredients or dishes you will use/make during this class.
Got a question?
