From the official Parmiggiano Reggiano Consortium (www.parmiggiano-reggiano.it) range of accessories, this is a delightful dairy-cow themed ceramic butter dish. It looks great on its own and especially together with the other items from the Mooo range. Great fun and functional too!

Makes an original gift idea.

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 30/05/2012 and has been hugely 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. You also have our full refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with the item.

A great chance to get hold of a gourmet rice at an incredible price. Don't miss out - very few pieces available.

The most famous and common variety of Italian rice. Arborio is renowned for its high starch content, great for creamy risottos and its large rounded grain that keeps its shape well during cooking and provides a more al dente taste and texture.  Arborio is versatile enough to combine beautifully with any kind of dish but is especially suited as a base for risotto.

This is a Superior Category Arborio rice (the highest quality) cultivated in the famous rice growing area of Vercelli, Piedmont.

Cooks in 15-18 minutes.

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 30/06/2012 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. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a quality flavoured oil at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces remaining.

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.

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

Need any help selecting the right items for your event? Please get in touch. We are experts at creating Italian menus and can advise on all aspects of this crucial part of any event.

01227 261909 or customerservice@mediterraneandirect.co.uk

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 30/06/2012 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. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a quality flavoured oil at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces remaining.

The tastiest artichokes from Puglia with olive oil and aromatic Italian herbs have been blended into this delightful creamy pate. A super tasty antipasto produced from only the finest ingredients and artisan preparation.

Destined to be a delicious addition to any dinner table or a hit at dinner parties! Serve on crusty bread, warm crostini, toast or crackers. Also makes a fine pairing for meat dishes. Try it mixed with canneloni beans.

From Puglia, Italy

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 26/03/2012 and has been hugely 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. You also have our full refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with the item.

A great chance to get hold of a gourmet cured meat at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

Buristo is the ancient, classic Tuscan black pudding from Siena. It is even mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as a prize given to Ulysses.

Our Buristo is prepared by 80 year old artisan expert, Signor Gelli at his workshop near the lovely Siena and San Gimignano area. Mr Gelli follows traditional recipes which include seasoning with citrus fruit, sultanas, pinenuts and Tuscan spices to produce a blood sausage which is soft, almost creamy, with a lovely aroma and delicate yet spicy flavour.

Buristo is getting harder to find even in Italy and is quite rare in the UK. Try it on panino, as part of a cured meat platter or as a side to boiled meat dishes, with a nice glass of Tuscan red.

NB this is an artisan cured meat produced by hand and weights may vary slightly. Only £10.69/kg Discounted price = only £4.99/kg

Capocollo or Coppa is one of Italy's finest cured meats. Originating from Calabria in the South (with many other regional versions existing), this prime cut from the top of neck and part of the shoulder is dry-cured with aromatic herbs and red wine.

This version is produced by artisan expert, Mr Gelli in his workshop near Siena, Tuscany. It is lean, tender and full flavoured and will stand out on any meat platter.

Comes already sliced into pieces of just the right thickness and kept in a handy 120g pack. Just open and serve!

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 20/05/2012 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. You also have our full-refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with it.

A great chance to get hold of a quality flavoured oil at a great price. Don't miss out - very few pieces remaining.

This extravirgin olive oil flavoured with marjoram is part of a selection of quality flavoured oils from Umbria. They all have there own distinct character and uses, but they all start from the same basic ingredient: a premium quality extravrigin olive oil from a small local frantoio (olive mill) in Umbria.

The Marjoram is left to rest in the oil and infuses all its natural flavour and aroma. You can see it in the bottle!

Marjoram in olive oil gives such a lovely flavour, once you've tried it you'll be searching for other recipes which feature it. Its delicate floral and balsam tones complement perfectly the natural olive fruit and this flavoured oil goes particularly well as a dressing for all seafood, poultry and lamb. Drizzle it onto soups, vegetables and young cheeses. Great with North African cuisine as well.

Other oils in the range include chilli, sage, rosemary, oregano, lemon and basil.

This Fennel salame or Finocchiona is made by Gelli Salumi from near Siena in Tuscany. Our best selling salame, made from premium quality local pork with the addition of wild fennel seeds and aromatic Tuscan herbs. It is expertly prepared using timeless Tuscan artisan curing processes by the maestro himself, 80 year old Signor Gelli. (We've been to visit Signor Gelli at his workshop on numerous occasions and after well over half a century of working with cured meats, his boyish enthusiasm as he speaks about his latest batch of creations is contagious and enthralling to behold. Great character!)

It has a soft texture and really does melt in your mouth. The herbs and wild fennel extend their flavours and combine perfectly with the lean pork during the curing process to produce a stunning version of this Tuscan classic. Guaranteed hit as part of a platter of antipasti at the dinner table and makes wonderful sandwiches as well.

From Certaldo, near Siena in Tuscany.

This is the classic salame version. Also available in mini version (appr 180g) and larger catering sizes up to 3kg.

NB this is an artisan cured meat made by hand and weights may differ slightly. Approx £17.39/kg. Offer Price only £15.07

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.

Need any help selecting the right items for your event? Please get in touch. We are experts at creating Italian menus and can advise on all aspects of this crucial part of any event.

01227 261909 or customerservice@mediterraneandirect.co.uk

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!

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. You also have our full refund peace of mind guarantee, if you aren't completely satisfied with the item.

A great chance to get hold of a gourmet antipasto at an incredible price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

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 to go taste sensation.

Perfect as part of an antipasto platter (try them with other grilled veg from this range), 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.

Also available in 3kg and 5 kg formats, please contact us for details.

Not sure which Italian starters to choose or quantities per person? Drop us a line, we can advise on the most suitable menu, quantities, serving suggestions etc. to make sure your event is a fantastic success!

01227 261909 or customerservice@mediterraneandirect.co.uk

Please note this item has a Best Before date of 7/04/2012 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. You also have our full refund peace of mind guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with the item.

A great chance to get hold of special pasta at a great price. Don't miss out - limited pieces available.

The Mediterranean diet just got better!

Cuore Mio (My Heart) pasta is naturally enriched with Beta-glucan which is proven to be naturally effective in helping to reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar and manage weight, factors associated with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It is already well known in the USA (a top 10 "superfood") and is fast gaining recognition in the UK.

The secret of Cuore Mio pasta lies in its special blend of quality durum wheat with the addition of barley flour, a unique combination which is easily digested, provides a full daily dose of Beta-glucan to young and old alike and is delicious too! It is produced by the Pastificio Atillio Mastromauro Granoro from premium quality durum wheat and barley flour grown in Puglia and Basilicata and tastes just as a quality pasta should taste - delicious!

Fusilli is a lovely pasta to use, very versatile and combines perfectly with many tomato and cream sauces, tuna, as a basis for a pasta salads. It is also great in a casserole or baked in the oven.

A 100g serving provides 3g of Beta-glucan, 100% of our RDA. It is also particularly rich in fibre, contributing over 8g, more than double that of conventional pasta.

Don't miss our super promotional offer on this item - a great chance to try it out!

Find out more about the health benefits of beta-glucan: www.beta-glucan.co.uk