Antipasti and olives

Gourmet olives and artisan antipasti from small Mediterranean producers. Everything you need for an effortless aperitivo at home.

Italian olives worth talking about

Our olives come from the Fratepietro family estate in Puglia, growers since 1890. The star is the Bella di Cerignola — the world's largest table olive.

Whole Bella di Cerignola olives — mild, buttery and meaty. The centrepiece of any olive bowl or antipasti board.
Pitted green olives — the same estate-grown fruit, ready for cooking, salads and tapenades.
Apulian artichokes in oil — picked, prepared and preserved by hand on the same day. Pale, tender and juicy, never woody.

Hand-picked, prepared the traditional way, and never dyed or pasteurised into blandness.

Build the rest of the board

Complete your antipasti spread with organic Tunisian preserves from the Moulins Mahjoub family farm:

Artichoke hearts and leaves
Sun-dried tomatoes
Wild mountain capers
Grilled sweet peppers and preserved lemons

All preserved the traditional way — in extra virgin olive oil, brine or by sun-drying.

Award-winning and gift-ready

Many products in this range hold Great Taste awards from the Guild of Fine Foods. The collection is also available in elegant gift boxes — a reliable present for any food lover.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs – Antipasti & Mediterranean IngredientsWhat are antipasti?Antipasti are traditional Italian starters served before a meal. They typically include olives, preserved vegetables, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and other Mediterranean ingredients, often enjoyed with bread and other small dishes.Where do our antipasti products come from?Our antipasti and ingredients are sourced from artisan producers across the Mediterranean. This includes traditional preserved vegetables from Tunisia and premium Italian olives from Apulia, produced using authentic regional methods.Who are the producers behind our antipasti range?We work with specialist Mediterranean producers such as Moulins Mahjoub in Tunisia and Agricola Fratepietro in Apulia, Italy. These family-run producers are known for their commitment to traditional farming and careful preparation of high-quality ingredients.What are Bella di Cerignola olives?Bella di Cerignola olives are large gourmet olives grown in Apulia in southern Italy. They are famous for their generous size, firm texture and mild, delicate flavour, making them one of the most prized table olives in Italy.How are Mediterranean antipasti preserved?Traditional antipasti are preserved naturally using methods such as brining, extra virgin olive oil and sun-drying. These techniques help retain the natural flavour and texture of the vegetables without the need for artificial preservatives.How can antipasti be served at home?Antipasti are perfect for sharing platters and can be served with bread, dips and other Mediterranean small dishes. They are also excellent ingredients for salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches and Mediterranean-style cooking.Are these products suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets?Most antipasti products, including olives, artichokes, peppers, capers and sun-dried tomatoes, are naturally vegetarian and vegan. Please check individual product descriptions for specific details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Antipasti & Mediterranean Ingredients

What are antipasti?
Antipasti are traditional Italian starters served before a meal. They typically include olives, preserved vegetables, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and other Mediterranean ingredients, often enjoyed with bread and other small dishes.

Where do our antipasti products come from?
Our antipasti and ingredients are sourced from artisan producers across the Mediterranean. This includes traditional preserved vegetables from Tunisia and premium Italian olives from Apulia, produced using authentic regional methods.

Who are the producers behind our antipasti range?
We work with specialist Mediterranean producers such as Moulins Mahjoub in Tunisia and Agricola Fratepietro in Apulia, Italy. These family-run producers are known for their commitment to traditional farming and careful preparation of high-quality ingredients.

What are Bella di Cerignola olives?
Bella di Cerignola olives are large gourmet olives grown in Apulia in southern Italy. They are famous for their generous size, firm texture and mild, delicate flavour, making them one of the most prized table olives in Italy.

How are Mediterranean antipasti preserved?
Traditional antipasti are preserved naturally using methods such as brining, extra virgin olive oil and sun-drying. These techniques help retain the natural flavour and texture of the vegetables without the need for artificial preservatives.

How can antipasti be served at home?
Antipasti are perfect for sharing platters and can be served with bread, dips and other Mediterranean small dishes. They are also excellent ingredients for salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches and Mediterranean-style cooking.

Are these products suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets?
Most antipasti products, including olives, artichokes, peppers, capers and sun-dried tomatoes, are naturally vegetarian and vegan. Please check individual product descriptions for specific details.