Bringing the Flavors of Greece to Life

Welcome to Cooking to Celestyal. Hosted by Scott Moore and Natalie Papoutsoglou, this new series is filmed from Natalie’s kitchen and inspired by the authentic flavors of the destinations we sail to.

Each episode brings you a classic recipe from Greece and beyond — giving you a simple, engaging way to connect with the cultures behind a Celestyal journey.

From family traditions to local ingredients, these recipes are designed to help you bring our destinations to life for your clients — through the food, stories and hospitality they’ll experience with us.

This Episode's Recipe

Greek chicken souvlaki with pita and tzatziki

What makes it “Greek”?

Souvlaki is a much-loved Greek classic, bringing together simply seasoned meat, olive oil and oregano, grilled on skewers. Served with warm pita, cooling tzatziki and fresh tomatoes, it’s a taste of Greece you can enjoy at home. Whether plated for a leisurely meal or wrapped to eat on the go, it captures the simplicity and flavour of Greek street food.

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Ingredients

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This includes...

• 600g chicken breast or chicken strips, cut into even cubes
• 2 green peppers, cut into chunks
• 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp olive oil for the skewers
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 Greek wheat pita breads
• A little extra olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper for the pita
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• Tzatziki, to serve — shop-bought is fine
• Thinly sliced raw red onion, optional for the wraps

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Instructions

1. Prepare the skewers. Thread the chicken, green pepper and red onion onto the skewers, alternating between them. Leave a little space at the ends to hold them. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes first.
2. Season and marinate. Place the skewers in a dish and coat with the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Turn to coat every side. Cover and refrigerate overnight if preparing ahead, or cook straight away as suggested in the video.
3. Cook the chicken. Heat a barbecue or griddle pan to medium-high. Cook the skewers, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through. As a guide, allow approximately 12–15 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces and the heat. Check the thickest pieces reach 75°C in the centre.
4. Warm the pita. Lightly brush the pita breads with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano. Warm briefly on the barbecue or in a frying pan over medium heat, turning once. Keep them soft and flexible if making wraps.
5. Serve on a plate. Arrange the skewers alongside sliced tomatoes, a generous spoonful of tzatziki and pita cut into wedges.
6. Or make a wrap. Spread tzatziki over a warm pita. Add sliced tomatoes, optional raw onion, and the cooked chicken and vegetables removed from the skewers. Fold around the filling and wrap the bottom in baking parchment and foil to hold it together.

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Join Scott and Natalie in the kitchen as they prepare this classic Greek favorite and share the stories behind it.

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Coming Next Time

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More authentic recipes inspired by Greece and the Mediterranean.

Upcoming episodes may include:

• Tzatziki
• Limoncello Martini

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