Family celebrations
Birthdays, christenings, engagements and even weddings, around long Greek tables — meze to share, mains from the grill or lamb on the spit. We make your milestone memorable.
Celebrate with us · Melrose, Johannesburg
Events at Meraki
Year-end functions, private parties and every reason in between.
Greeks do not do quiet celebrations. Book a table, a section or the whole taverna and let us handle the meze, the lamb on the spit, the music and the dancing. All you need to bring is the people you love.
What we host
Every kind of gathering
Live music
Bouzouki players and Greek singers who turn dinner into a night out. We book the artist, you bring the party.
Performances
Drag shows, small bands and live acts that fill the room — an intimate stage, a warm crowd and a night people talk about.
Dancing & plate smashing
From orzo to ouzo, and zorba to zeibekiko, Greek dancing along with the odd smashed plate is good festive fun! Tango, Sokkie, Salsa & Kazimbo welcome too.
Happy hour
After-work drinks on the patio or around the bar, with meze boards, sushi, cocktails or a glass of something cold as the sun goes down.
Wine tastings
Guided tastings with boutique South African and Greek producers, paired with meze from our kitchen. Perfect for small groups and clubs.
Product launches
A striking setting for brand launches and media evenings — canapé and meze menus, standing or seated, with space for branding and AV.
Company functions
Year-end parties, team dinners and boardroom lunches, from 10 to 80 guests. Set menus built around your budget, with the option to take a section or the whole venue.
Social sign-ups
Paint and Sip, speed dating, Greek nights, ladies' lunches, cooking demos and tasting dinners you can book a seat at on your own. Follow us on socials or WhatsApp us to join the next one.
Cooking classes & teaching
Hands-on sessions with our kitchen team — work with phyllo to make spanakopita and baklava, or learn the secrets for making kourabiedes from family recipes. Lovely for kids' parties, teams and curious cooks.
Lamb on the spit
Our Cretan chef slow-roasts the lamb outside from early morning — the aromas get you salivating before you've sat down. Reserved for special occasions and booked in advance.
Memorials & remembrance
A warm, quiet space to gather after a funeral or on a memorial day, with traditional platters, coffee and the care of a Greek family table.
Gallery
Moments at the taverna
How it works
Let's plan your event
Drop us an email or a WhatsApp with your planned event date and numbers, and an idea of what you would like and a budget. We have a range of menu options and will tailor to suit your needs. For off-site catering options such as platters or food truck, please look at our catering website.