Mediterranean Tasting Table

• The tasting formatThe host introduces the foods, the regions they come from and how the tasting works.
• No single Mediterranean cuisineThe group hears how varied the region’s food traditions are.
• Breads, grains and pulsesParticipants taste breads, grains and pulse dishes such as hummus or lentil spreads.

• Vegetables and herbsThe group tastes fresh, marinated and preserved vegetables with herbs and accompaniments.
• Olives and olive oilParticipants compare olives and olive oils for aroma, fruitiness and bitterness.
• Dips, sauces and condimentsYogurt, tahini, tomato and herb-based dips show how acidity and texture tie the table together.
• Cheese, fish or alternativesDepending on the menu, the group samples cheeses, fish or plant-based alternatives.

• Your tasting plateEach person builds a plate of their favorite combinations.
• Shared-table conversationThe group talks about favorite discoveries and the foods they already know.
• Recreate itThe host shares simple ways to set up a smaller Mediterranean tasting plate at home or at work.

Choose a format

• Guided Mediterranean Tasting Table, seated or standing
• Mediterranean Lunch Table, a fuller shared meal
• Drop-In Tasting Bar during a set service window
• Regional Tasting Journey with storytelling

What the workplace provides

• An indoor space with tables and seating or standing room
• Numbers, allergies and dietary needs in advance
• A site contact for access and setup