Olive Oil Tasting at Home
Elena arrives
On the day, Elena brings everything — oils, tasting cups, bread, tasting notes — to your home.
Taste and discover
A 90 minutes guided session. Taste, smell, compare — and leave knowing exactly what you love.
Simple, transparent pricing
The session fee covers Elena's time, travel within London, all tasting equipment and her expert guidance. Oils are purchased separately and taken home with you.
Private Home Tasting — London
Individual bottle prices vary by oil — typically £16–£35 per bottle. Elena can advise on the best selection for your group and budget when you enquire. Office and corporate sessions also available — please ask for details.
Everything you need to taste properly
5 award-winning Spanish extra virgin olive oils, hand-selected by Elena
Professional tasting cups (proper ISO-style olive oil vessels)
Bread and apple slices as palate cleansers between oils
Printed tasting notes for each oil — keep them as a reference
Guided explanation of each oil's region, variety and production method
Practical advice on how to taste EVOO like a professional
Information on health benefits of genuine extra virgin olive oil
Guidance on how to use each oil in your cooking
Opportunity to buy your favourites on the day at online store prices
No venue to book, no parking to find — Elena comes to you
Spanish EVOOs worth knowing by name
Spain is the world's largest producer of olive oil, with over 260 varieties of olive. Each region — Catalonia, Andalusia, Aragon — produces oils with entirely different characters. Your tasting will typically include a selection from across these regions.
The exact selection varies by session and availability. Elena will confirm the oils chosen for your tasting in advance.
A memorable occasion for any gathering
Olive oil tasting works beautifully as a standalone event or as part of a wider celebration. Popular with food-loving Londoners as an alternative to the usual wine tasting.
Ready to bring Spain
to your home?
Send Elena a message with your date, the number of guests and your area of London. She'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your session.
Email Elena to Enquireelena@spanishgastrolarder.co.uk · London area only · Minimum 3 guests
About Spanish Gastro Larder Olive Oil Tastings
Spanish Gastro Larder was founded by Elena, a Londoner with deep roots in Spanish food culture. For years she has been sourcing premium extra virgin olive oils directly from small, award-winning producers across Catalonia, Andalusia and Aragon — estates that prioritise early harvest, cold extraction and organic practices over industrial yield.
Why olive oil tasting is growing in London
Much like wine in previous decades, extra virgin olive oil is experiencing a consumer awakening. Londoners are increasingly curious about provenance, flavour complexity and the genuine health benefits of high-quality EVOO versus the blended oils found on supermarket shelves. Private tasting experiences — particularly in the relaxed setting of someone's home — have become one of the most popular ways to explore this world for the first time.
What makes Spanish EVOO special?
Spain produces more olive oil than any other country — but quantity tells only part of the story. The diversity of Spanish olive varieties is extraordinary. Arbequina from Catalonia, Picual from Jaén, Hojiblanca from Córdoba, Cornicabra from Toledo — each variety, harvested at the right moment and extracted at low temperatures, produces an oil with a completely distinct flavour profile, colour and polyphenol content. Experiencing these side by side, with proper guidance, is the most direct way to understand the difference.
Is there a market for olive oil tasting in London?
Absolutely. London now has dedicated olive oil bars, tasting classes through ClassBento and Obby, and a growing number of private experience providers. Sessions typically run from £40–£65 per person. The home tasting format — where an expert brings the oils to you — remains underserved, particularly for Spanish producers, making Spanish Gastro Larder's offering genuinely distinctive.