Sunday 17th September 2023, 2 - 6PM
As part of the ‘healthier future’ campaign launch, customers were invited to taste the world-wide acclaimed extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio Gabielloni, and enjoy a six course menu inspired and created by chef Maurizio using Gabrielloni EVOO.
Elisabetta Gabrielloni guided diners through an olive oil tasting, comparing the two very different oils used in the dishes being served; whilst talking about its history, production and processes.
Writer and Italian journalist Luigi Caricato spoke on the media and public’s perception of extra virgin olive oil.
Agrichef Maurizio joined diners to talk in more detail about the EVOO based dishes created for the special event; amongst the vast courses included * an Aper-oil Spritz cocktail * Sardines in carpione with Ascolana Dura EVOO * Rack of lamb in Solivo EVOO sous vide * Lemon semifreddo with Mignola EVOO * and finishing with Coroncina evoo biscuits and Piantone del Mogliano evoo chocolate truffles!
“This was an amazing experience and a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the many benefits of EVOO.”
Mandy Starkie
La Locanda invite you to an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting event on Sunday 17th September with special guests.
Taste the world-wide acclaimed extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio Gabrielloni from Recanati – Marche and enjoy a six course menu inspired and created by chef Maurizio using Gabrielloni EVOO.
Menu
Welcome cocktail & stuzzichini – Fish anitpasto – Homemade pasta – Meat course – Dessert – Coffee & truffles
£45 per person
Maurizio Bocchi - La Locanda
Sharing his vast knowledge and passion to develop people’s understanding of the health benefits of EVOO and the Mediterranean diet.
Meet professional EVOO taster Elisabetta, who will share her knowledge and host the EVOO tasting as well as discuss the history, production and top tips for EVOO.
Meet renowned Italian journalist, writer and EVOO expert, Luigi Caricato.
A little history...
Agrichef Maurizio Bocchi uses the highest quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from Italy in his cooking.
Find out more here.
“I am impassioned to share my knowledge and develop people’s understanding of the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet; introducing Extra Virgin Olive Oil as a sixth element of the daily diet.” – Maurizio Bocchi
