If you or your guests like artichokes, you will LOVE these! These are the finest, selected artichoke hearts from Puglia in olive oil and herbs and they make a superb tapenade and not only. Try them as a side dish with white meats or in casseroles, pasta sauces and risotto. Always a real hit at dinner parties!

From Qualitalia Puglia, a small artisan producer near Brindisi in the heel of Italy.

£9.79/kg - Also available in 1.7kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

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Finest Sicilian artichokes blended with herbs produce a mild and smooth tasting pate that is perfect on warm crostini or crackers.

The addition of chillies provides a nice piquant aftertaste. A great addition to any platter of starters and for any occasion. Perfect as a side dish to grilled meats and fish and even as a base for pasta sauces.

This is a large 1kg jar of Artichoke Paté from Sicily.

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A delightful and tasty antipasto from Sicily. The flesh from premium quality Sicilian aubergines is filleted and then combined with natural aromatic herbs, spices and a hint of chilli to produce a magnificent taste of the Mediterranean.

Delicious on its own served on crostini, toast or crackers. They can also be used in pasta or rice salads, risottos and as a pairing for cheese, cured meats and hams as well as grilled meats. Easy! Another classic tapenade to add to the platter.

£6.89/kg

Also available in 1.7kg and 5kg versions. Please contact us for details.

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Gold Medal Winner at the UK Great Taste Awards run by the Guild of Fine Food.

We are delighted to offer this very special antipasto from Sicily. The ripest, tastiest Sicilian tomatoes are dried naturally in the Sicilian sunshine, then blended with olive oil and aromatic herbs. We have yet to hear someone not comment on how good it tastes. An excellent choice for a mixed platter of starters at your party or special occasion. Serve on bread, crackers, toast, crostini or use as a dip.

This is a large 1kg jar of Sundried tomato Paté from Sicily.

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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.

This is for a large 3kg catering jar of Sweet Garlic from Sicily. Only £6.89/kg

Also available in 1.7kg and 5kg versions. Please contact us for details.

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The finest selected black olives from Puglia are carefully blended with premium quality olive oil, herbs and spices following timeless artisan recipes to make this delightful paté. It is crammed with olives and taste!

This is one of the most popular antipasto item and fits in nicely with other classic Italian starters. Great for parties and events.

From Puglia, Italy

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Extra-tasty black olive paté! Black Sicilian olives from the fertile groves of the Mount Etna National Park, renowned for their full flavour, are carefully blended with herbs, spices and a hint of chilli.

This is one of the classic Mediterranean antipasti. Its smooth rich flavour is ideal for warm crostini, toast or crackers and served as a luscious starter, perfect as part of a few tapenades. Can also be added to other dishes to provide a wonderful olive taste.

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Delicious Sicilian black Nocellara olives in a lovely spicy oil to add a bit of chilli kick. 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.

These olives, selected by artisan expert Simone Asero at 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.

Incredible value at £7.49/kg

Also available in 1.7kg and 5kg versions. Please contact us for details.

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Trying is believing and we believe we have found one of the best bruschetta sauces in Italy. The first thing you taste is the lively tang of the premium quality Puglian tomatoes and aromatic herbs, then comes a delicious finale of chillies.

A super tasty antipasto produced from only the finest ingredients and artisan preparation. Destined to be a delicious addition to any event or dinner party! Straight from the jar, no fuss, simply serve on toasted bread or ciabatte.

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Classic Sicilian Nocellara olives in brine. They work perfectly as table olives for everyday use, in antipasti or can be added to a variety of pasta sauces and salads. Healthy, delicious and at this price, amazing value!

These olives are grown in the fertile soils surrounding Mount Etna, one of the best fruit growing zones in the Med!

Only £7.39/kg

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One of a series of wonderful pates from the award winning Etna range. Brimming with delicious Sicilian green olives, this is a fabulous tasty pate' which will stand out in any antipasto platter. Simply serve on soft bread, crostini or toast, or use a dip for a lovely, easy starter. Green olive patè also adds a great flavour and texture to many pasta sauces and makes a fine spread on many sandwiches too!

Tip: mix with some other antipasti in the Etna range to form a complete Sicilian platter theme.

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Giant, sumptuous green olives from one of the classic Med growing zones - Puglia in Italy. The Bella di Cerignola olive is famed for its perfect meaty flesh and pulp consistency and makes fantastic olive based sauces. It is also one of the classic Mediterranean dietary elements; easily digested and perfect for antipasto, snacks, olive sauces or as a side for meat dishes or cheese.

Conserved in brine and lemon.

Only £7.49/kg

Also available in 1.7kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

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