Greek Food is part of the Mediterranean Cuisine, the model of healthy eating. It consists of ingredients very beneficial to health such as extra virgin olive oil, olives, vegetables, rice, herbs, spices and fruit and is low in fat.

However, the difference between Greek and other Mediterranean foods is the oriental touch: being at the crossroads between East and West, Greek Cuisine has been influenced by Asia Minor and Middle East recipes, which make it more exotic.

It is also linked to holidays and good, relaxing times: millions of British people travel to Greece every year and come back home looking for the tastes they have savoured. The Meze food to share has become very popular in the UK.