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OLIVE BRANCH KITCHEN
Good food brings people together.
The Olive Branch Experience offers a variety of ways to gather, learn, and enjoy delicious food. Whether you want to cook together, have us handle the cooking, or take something home from our kitchen, it’s all about creating meaningful moments around the table.
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Cooking Parties & Classes
Bring people together for a fun, interactive cooking experience inspired by Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. From private parties to corporate team-building, girls’ nights to family gatherings, these hands-on experiences are a delicious way to connect, learn, and make memories.
Perfect for:
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Friends & Family
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Birthdays & Celebrations
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Corporate Team Building
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Girls’ Nights & Getaways
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Church & Community Groups
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Private Groups
Cooking parties come to you, making them especially fun for gatherings at home, vacation rentals, offices, churches and other private spaces.
COOK TOGETHER
Private Dining & Chef Services
Whether you’re hosting friends, celebrating something special, or simply want someone else to handle dinner, our services can be tailored to your occasion. Greek and Mediterranean cooking are at the heart of what we do, but our menus extend beyond them and can be customized to your tastes and preferences.
PRIVATE DINNERS & SMALL GATHERINGS
Let us take care of the menu, shopping and cooking for intimate dinners, birthdays, family gatherings, girls’ nights and other small celebrations. Meals are typically served family-style or buffet-style, keeping things relaxed and allowing you to enjoy your own guests.
VACATION RENTAL DINING
Make a night in part of the trip. we’ll come to your Airbnb, Vrbo or other vacation rental and prepare a customized meal for your group—perfect for girls’ weekends, family trips, birthdays and other Nashville getaways.
BUSINESS & CUSTOM CHEF SERVICES
Need food for a small meeting, team lunch or retreat? Looking for personal meal preparation or something that doesn’t quite fit the categories above? Our services can be customized to fit a variety of smaller-scale needs.
DINE TOGETHER
From the Olive Branch Kitchen
Find us at a local market or pop-up, place a pre-order for pickup, or contact us for a special order. It’s an easy way to enjoy Olive Branch favorites at home or share them at your next gathering.
PRE-ORDERS
Order Olive Branch favorites for scheduled pickup, with a rotating selection of dishes, dips, desserts and seasonal specialties available throughout the year.
MARKETS & POP-UPS
Find a rotating selection of Olive Branch favorites at select markets and pop-ups throughout Middle Tennessee.
SPECIAL ORDERS
Planning a gathering but don’t need full food service? Select dishes, desserts and other items can be prepared for pickup or drop-off. Have something special in mind? Contact us to discuss your request.
FOR CATERERS & LOCAL BUSINESSES
Select items are also available for caterers, coffee shops and other local businesses looking to add Olive Branch specialties to their offerings.
TAKE IT HOME
Sample Menus
Every gathering is unique, and your menu should be too. The selections below are some of our crowd-friendly cooking party menus, but they’re just the beginning. Whether you’re craving a specific Greek dish, celebrating a special occasion, or have dietary preferences to accommodate, we're happy to create a custom menu just for your group. Together, we’ll craft an experience that’s as memorable as the meal itself!
Classic Chicken Dinner
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Lemon Hetb Chicken
Roasted Lemon Potatoes
Seasonal Salad
Rustic Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
A TIMELESS GREEK FAVORITE
Souvlaki Dinner
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Pork or Chicken Souvlaki
Rice Pilaf
Tzatziki
Seasonal Salad
Pita Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
A GREEK TAVERNA FAVORITE
Mezze Night
Spicy Feta Dip
Hummus
Keftedes (Meatballs)
Olives
Spankopita
Rustic Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
THE SMALL BITES EXPERIENCE
Pastitsio Dinner
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Pastitsio
Seasonal Salad
Rustic Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
GREEK COMFORT FOOD
Vegetarian Night
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Choose Your Entree:
Briam | Stuffed Peppers | Fassolakia me Patates
Seasonal Salad
Rustic Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
FRESH, FLAVORFUL, SATISFYING
Soup Night
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Choose Your Soup:
Lemon Chicken | Lentil Soup
Seasonal Salad
Rustic Bread
Seasonal Greek Dessert
COZY & COMFORTING
A TASTE OF WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Phyllo Workshop
Welcome Mezze (Appetizers)
Choose Your Filling:
Spinach | Leeks | Cheese
Tzatziki