Tashas Group is set to host two exclusive lunch events. These events, featuring a collaboration between CEO and Founder Natasha Sideris and renowned chef and author Tessa Kiros, will take place on November 20 at Avli by tashas and November 22 at Flamingo Room by tashas. Priced at AED 380 per person, these intimate gatherings will run from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Attendees can expect a memorable afternoon of soulful cuisine, heartfelt conversation, and culinary inspiration shared by Natasha and Tessa.

At the first event, Avli by tashas will offer a sharing-style menu inspired by Tessa’s celebrated cookbook, Food From Many Greek Kitchens. This menu captures the rustic charm and warmth of Mediterranean courtyards. The dishes reflect Tessa’s unique approach to Greek cuisine, immersing guests in the flavors of her Greek heritage.

The second lunch, held at Flamingo Room by tashas on November 22, will feature selections from Tessa’s acclaimed cookbook Falling Cloudberries. Known for her ability to blend tradition with personal storytelling, Tessa’s dishes will complement Flamingo Room’s sophisticated yet nostalgic ambiance. Attendees at both events will have the opportunity to purchase Tessa’s latest book, Now & Then, and receive a personal signature.

The collaboration between Natasha and Tessa is rooted in a friendship that began at Saheti School in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bonding over their shared Greek roots and mutual love for food, the two women have formed a powerful partnership. As Tessa shared, “We’ve always bonded over our diverse heritages, forming a friendship built on our love of food.” Natasha added, “When women support each other, it creates a powerful ripple effect.”