International Center of Mediterranean Gastronomy

The purpose of the International Center of Mediterranean Gastronomy is to promote the Mediterranean diet and culture through a series of actions containing the triptych GASTRONOMY, HELLENIC CIVILIZATION, COOKING EXPERIENCES.

The distinguished Messinian Chef Christos Panagi Koumantos has been serving gastronomy and Tourism for more than three decades.

He served as Chef in the PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC. He worked as a Chef in NATO, in various food companies, as a professor of Culinary Arts at Le Monde, at the Academia Internazionale Di Cucina Italiana at KEK PE Messinia at IEK DELTA 360. He is a CATERER ADVISOR to large tourism companies. In 2020 he established the ¨International Center of Mediterranean Gastronomy in Kalamata¨, where he looks forward to welcoming you to teach you all the secrets of cuisine.

The International Center of Mediterranean Gastronomy Services applies to…

THE COMMON HOUSEWIFE

...who wants to be taught the basics of cooking.

GASTROPHILES

...who wish to enrich their knowledge of gastronomy.

THE PROFESSIONALS OF THE INDUSTRY

...who are looking for new ideas.

GREEK AND FOREIGN TOURISTS

...who want to get to know Chef up close and cook with him.

THE LOVERS OF MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

...who want to taste it through a unique experience of culinary vacations.

BUSINESSES

...who are interested in teambuilding meals for their employees.

1. COOKING CLASSES

In a warm and elegant place, the Chef prepares original daily combinations of dishes in order to highlight the Mediterranean diet and culture. With fresh and quality ingredients, supplied on the same day by the local shops and producers of Messinia, it offers unique creations and a new gastronomic position in our city.

A unique and original proposal of the Chef to introduce you to the flavours, the combinations of ingredients and the secrets of gastronomy. For the first time, you can participate in creating a 4-course menu under the guidance of the Chef and learn the techniques and steps of preparation of unique gastronomic delights. Then you will enjoy the dishes you prepare, accompanied by fine wines selected and suggested by the Chef completing this unique experience! Required Entries (6 to 10 people).

2. PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES
The Chef delivers daily Private Cooking Classes to lovers of the Mediterranean cuisine. Book your appointment TODAY and combine the enjoyment of gastronomy with the experience of the chef and your own creativity.

3. RESTAURANT
The Chef and his team cook ONLY for you every night. Enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine through a menu table d’hote. Make your reservation and experience a unique gastronomic journey TODAY.