CASA CINQUE EXPERIENCES
Meze & Tsipouro A Taste of Old Greece
Share traditional Greek meze, sip tsipouro or ouzo and discover the slow, social ritual of gathering around a small table.
Before the Meal, There Was Meze
A Simple Ritual of Food, Drink & Company
Meze is not a formal meal and it is not simply a collection of small dishes. It is a way of sharing time.
Around the Casa Cinque table, traditional flavours are served slowly, accompanied by tsipouro or ouzo, stories and the easy warmth of Greek hospitality.
Traditional Greek Meze
Enjoy a carefully prepared selection of familiar Greek flavours, local ingredients, handmade spreads, cheeses and seasonal accompaniments.
Tsipouro or Ouzo
Taste one of Greece’s best-known traditional spirits and discover how it is enjoyed slowly, always alongside food and good company.
The Spirit of Parea
The experience is built around parea — the Greek idea of togetherness, conversation and the pleasure of sharing a table without rushing.
A LIVING GREEK TRADITION
Slow Down. Share the Table.
A few dishes, a small glass, good conversation and the quiet pleasure of spending time together.
What You’ll Enjoy
Bread, Olives & Feta
Hand-cut bread, Kalamata olives, local feta and fresh seasonal tomato.
House-Made Greek Spreads
Traditional spreads such as spicy tirokafteri, melitzanosalata or another seasonal preparation.
Seasonal Vegetables & Pickles
Fresh vegetables, herbs and traditional pickled accompaniments selected according to the season.
Greek Cheeses & Cold Cuts
A selection of artisanal cheeses and traditional Greek charcuterie chosen for sharing.
Optional Seafood Meze
A small seafood plate, such as marinated anchovies or octopus, may be included when available.
Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.
What Is Included
Full Greek Meze Selection
A complete assortment of traditional shared plates prepared with local and seasonal ingredients.
Tsipouro or Ouzo
One to two servings of tsipouro or ouzo per guest, enjoyed in the traditional Greek way.
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Homemade lemonade, herbal tea or another local non-alcoholic option for guests who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Personal Hosting & Storytelling
Stories about Greek customs, family tables, meze culture and the traditions surrounding tsipouro and ouzo.
Private Garden or Courtyard Setting
The experience is reserved for your group and hosted in the garden, courtyard or wine patio of Casa Cinque.
MORE THAN SMALL PLATES
A Ritual of Togetherness
Meze is not designed to be hurried. The food arrives in small plates, the drink is sipped slowly and the conversation becomes part of the experience.
It is one of the simplest and most authentic expressions of Greek hospitality: making room at the table and allowing time to unfold naturally.
Experience Details
Duration
Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Group Size
Suitable for private groups of different sizes, with capacity for up to 50 guests.
Languages
Available in English, Greek and French.
Location
Hosted in the garden dining area or indoor wine room of Casa Cinque, near Lamia in Central Greece.
Best Time
Best enjoyed in the late morning or early afternoon.
Alcohol Served
The experience includes one to two servings of tsipouro or ouzo per guest.
Non-Alcoholic Options
Homemade lemonade, herbal tea or another suitable alternative is available for non-drinkers.
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us in advance about allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences.
Advance Booking
The experience is available exclusively through advance reservation.
Changes & Cancellation
Bookings are non-refundable. Date or time changes may be requested and remain subject to availability.
YOUR HOSTS
Hosted by Grigoris & Evangelia
With deep roots in Greek hospitality and a shared passion for wine, food and family traditions, Grigoris and Evangelia welcome guests personally to the Casa Cinque table.
Through every dish, wine and story, they invite you to experience Greece not as visitors, but as guests in their home.
Choose Your Date
Select the number of guests, view the available dates and complete your private meze and tsipouro reservation.
A Small Table. A Slow Moment. A True Taste of Greece.
At Casa Cinque, meze is not only about what is served. It is about who sits around the table and the stories that are shared along the way.