Finest whole Sicilian artichokes in oil, combined with a selection of natural herbs and chilli. They can be eaten as an individual antipasto or added to a pasta or spelt salad. Chop them up and add them to pasta sauces or risotto.

So versatile and they're good for you as well! Sicilian artichokes are actually famed for their therapeutic properties, helping the digestive system and kidney function.

Simone Asero at Etna Conserve, a small producer in the shadow of Mount Etna, expertly creates this range of fine Italian starters using only local ingredients grown in the fertile soil surrounding the volcano.

Award winning sundried tomatoes from near Mount Etna in Sicily. Delicious and full flavoured, they are perfect as part of a platter of starters or tapenades. Only the tastiest and sweetest tomatoes, bathed in Sicilian sunshine are used and they are quite simply the best sundried tomatoes we've ever tasted.

Their full and rich flavour makes them ideal as an individual antipasto or chopped up they can really bring a fresh salad to life! Great also with cheeses, cured meats and hams.

Simone Asero at Etna Conserve, a small producer in the shadow of Mount Etna, expertly creates this range of fine Italian starters using only local ingredients grown in the fertile lands surrounding the volcano.

Among the most famous and finest of Italian ingredients, this sweet garlic from Sicily is infused with mint, oregano and a hint of chilli to give it its characteristic taste and produce a stunnning aromatic ingredient for all forms of cooking and antipasti.

If you've never tried it, sweet garlic has all the lovely properties of fresh garlic but with a much gentler, mild taste and without the acidity. No problems with the breath either!

Double Gold Star winner at the Great Taste Awards - considered the "Oscars" of UK gourmet food.

Delicious Sicilian black Nocellara olives in a lovely spicy oil. The olives are from groves nestling in the shadow of Mount Etna, a wonderfully fertile area producing some of the Mediterranean's tastiest fruits. Spicy black olives are also one of the Med's classic antipasto dishes, served all over the south of Italy.

Our olives from Etna Conserve are full flavoured and are an excellent way to keep your guests nibbling until the main course.

Spicy green olives are also available, try mixing together for a lovely presentation and blend of tastes. Check out the whole red chilli in the jar, which is nice to serve together as well.

Delicious green Nocellara olives from Sicily are immersed in a spicy chilli oil to produce a classic, tasty antipasto to grace any platter. Delicious on their own too.

The olives are from groves nestling in the shadow of Mount Etna, a wonderfully fertile area producing the world's most aromatic fruits. Eaten daily across the Med, we've found these spicy olives are very well appreciated in this country too - especially when accompanied by a nice chilled glass of prosecco!

Spicy black olives are also available, try mixing together for a lovely presentation and blend of tastes.

These delicious Kalamata olives are harvested when fully ripened, just when their rich fruit flavour reaches its peak.

A must for every antipasto mix and one of the classic tastes of the Med. These Kalamata rest in a traditional fusion of olive oil, chillis, lemon and garlic.

Funghi alla Pizzaiola. Lovely sliced champignon mushrooms are mixed with paprika, sundried tomatoes and herbs to make a brilliant antipasto or pizza topping. Next time you make a pizza or get a frozen pizza margherita, try them out. Full of personality! All the pieces are perfectly sliced to add on top of a pizza - just open the jar and off you go.

Add some capers for a real Sicilian antipasto treat. Wonderful also for making bruschetta or toasted ciabatta, or on their own as a tasty starter or side dish. They are delicious and look great too!

Delicious charcoal-grilled artichokes from Puglia in olive oil.

Artichokes from Southern Italy are renowned for their fullness of flavour which is captured even more when grilled. They rest in a traditional Puglian dressing and make a wonderful antipasto or side dish. Try them with crostini or toast, they also make a fine side dish for meat based main courses and are delightful in cold pasta or rice salads.

If you like artichokes and haven't tried them from Puglia, we'd recommend you give these a whirl.

The finest and ripest aubergines from Puglia, the garden of Italy!

These aubergines are grilled over charcoal and then combined with olive oil, herbs, spices, capers and a hint of chilli to give them a full and wonderful Mediterranean flavour. They are fantastic as an antipasto or chopped up together with tomatoes and olives in a pasta sauce. Try them also with soft cheeses or Parmesan.

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 31/03/2012 and has been discounted for this reason. You can rest assured it has been kept in an ideal storage environment and will remain in perfect condition for well beyond this date. A great chance to get hold of a gourmet antipasto at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

Prime charcoal-grilled courgettes from Puglia in a traditional dressing of olive oil, herbs and spices. Made from an ancient Puglian recipe, these full flavoured courgettes really do get the mouth watering and have lots of uses. 

Delicious on their own as an antipasto they also bring the best out of grilled seafood and meat dishes for a real taste of the Med. Great with light or medium cheeses as well or add a bit of cream and serve with Penne. Delicious!

Delicious, tender and sweet charcoal-grilled peppers from Puglia in olive oil. Blended with capers, onions and aromatic herbs from a timeless Puglian recipe, they produce a ready-made taste sensation.

Perfect as part of an antipasto platter, you could also try these with sweet and sour dishes or with steak and balsamic vinegar. Great with chicken breast and even with spicy exotic dishes, especially North African cuisine.

A selection of finest Sicilian mixed vegetables, sliced and prepared ready to serve as an individual antipasto or appetiser. Artichokes, carrots, olives, peppers and garlic rest in a dressing of aromatic herbs.

This is one of the most popular starters in Italy and lovely as part of any antipasto platter. Often served alongside a selection of cured meats or cheeses and drizzled with some flavoured oils or shavings of Parmesan.