The queen of Greek gastronomy Maria Benardis, from world famous Kalamata is headed to Melbourne to teach aspiring cooks how to astound guests, husbands, lovers, and the family, with the most delicious and authentic Greek recipes around.

She will teach Melbourne's taste Trojans the secrets of her famous Myconean caramalised onion and feta filo pies, zucchini and haloumi fritters, loukoumades (Ancient Greek doughnuts), and much more.

Benardis's classes always guarantee - much like Greek mythology - a message you can take-away and consume for years to come. Her captivating storytelling lifts the lid on Greek cuisine, as never before. She enchants food lovers with tales of family life and Greece that are uniquely her own, and her knowledge of Greek culture, food and the ancient ways is heartfelt.