https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/ Shared plates, sunny flavours, stories from the table en Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:47:13 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/your-kitchen-taverna-hosting-greek-meze-night/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/your-kitchen-taverna-hosting-greek-meze-night/ A generous Greek spread at home should feel like an unhurried afternoon in the Peloponnese, not a catering job. Here is how to build one in a British kitchen: what to buy, when to start, and which shortcuts are worth taking so you can actually sit down with your guests. The Greek Meze Meze Culture Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:22:45 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/cloudy-glass-ouzo-tsipouro-greek-aperitif-guide/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/cloudy-glass-ouzo-tsipouro-greek-aperitif-guide/ Anise-scented spirits are the sound of a Greek afternoon starting, and they were built for food. This is a friendly way in for UK drinkers curious beyond wine: what ouzo and tsipouro actually are, how to serve them, and which plates make the glass sing. The Greek Meze Greek Wine & Drinks Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:22:45 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/small-plates-no-fretting-greek-meze-ordering-guide/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/small-plates-no-fretting-greek-meze-ordering-guide/ Ordering meze should feel like a conversation, not a maths test. Here’s how to build a Greek table with confidence — balancing hot and cold, dips and grilled things, and leaving room for one more plate. The Greek Meze Meze Culture Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:26:39 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/beyond-the-pine-six-greek-wines-meze-table/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/beyond-the-pine-six-greek-wines-meze-table/ Retsina is only the beginning. From zesty Assyrtiko to savoury Xinomavro, here are six Greek bottles to seek out in the UK — plus what to pile on the table alongside them. The Greek Meze Greek Wine & Drinks Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:26:39 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/taverna-effect-uk-sharing-menus-greek-2026/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/taverna-effect-uk-sharing-menus-greek-2026/ Greek meze is no longer just a holiday memory or a restaurant novelty. In 2026, UK operators and home cooks are borrowing its rhythms — small plates, relaxed pacing and proper hospitality — to rethink the way we share a table. Here is what is changing, and how to bring the taverna feeling home. The Greek Meze Meze Culture Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:25:53 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/tenner-four-friends-greek-meze-budget-spread/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/tenner-four-friends-greek-meze-budget-spread/ Can four people eat a proper Greek meze spread for around £10? Yes — with a smart supermarket basket, a hot oven and a little taverna-style thinking. This is the practical, warm-hearted guide to feeding friends without blowing the budget. The Greek Meze Seasonal Meze Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:25:53 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/greek-cheeses-beyond-feta-uk-guide/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/greek-cheeses-beyond-feta-uk-guide/ Feta gets the fame, but Greece has a whole cabinet of cheeses that deserve a place on a British board. Here is how to find, substitute and serve graviera, kasseri, manouri and mizithra. The Greek Meze Cheese & Ingredients Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:30:03 GMT https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/greek-winter-meze-british-tables/ https://thegreekmeze.co.uk/greek-winter-meze-british-tables/ When the clocks go back and the kitchen window turns black by five, a Greek meze table makes more sense than ever. Here are twelve warming small plates, built with British ingredients and Greek staples, plus a practical plan for sharing them. The Greek Meze Seasonal Meze Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:30:03 GMT