CELEBRATE GREEK HOSPITALITY BY BRINGING FLAVOR, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Greek hospitality, philoxenia, is all about generosity, warmth, and connection. Whether a family dinner or an extravagant feast, hosting gatherings with olive oil at the heart of the celebration offers guests an authentic and fun experience that honors Greek tradition.
Create a Memorable Greek Olive Oil Tasting Experience
Begin the gathering with an olive oil tasting that’s both educational and enjoyable. Offer a selection of high-quality Greek extra virgin olive oils, showing different varietals such as Athenolia and Koroneiki. Provide palate cleansers like apple slices or fresh bread, and consider blindfolding labels to eliminate bias. Teach guests the traditional tasting method: swirl the oil, inhale its aroma, sip slowly, and slurp to release flavor notes. Encourage guests to describe what they are experiencing.
Design a Menu That Highlights Olive Oil’s Versatility
The Greek menu should celebrate the purity of Greek olive oil across every course, including appetizers, main dishes, and desserts.
Greek Appetizers with Olive Oil
Start with Lagana flatbread drizzled with garlic-infused oil or classic Greek dips like Melitzanosalata (eggplant) and Htipiti (feta and red pepper), and add marinated olives, sundried tomatoes, and feta cubes with herb-infused olive oil for flavorful bites.
Greek Main Dishes with Olive Oil
Build the Greek meal around vegetable-forward dishes like Briam (roasted vegetables), Spanakorizo (spinach and rice), or Fasolakia (green beans in tomato sauce). For protein, opt for Lamb Kebabs or Chicken Souvlaki marinated in EVOO, lemon, and oregano. All reflect the healthful flavor of the Mediterranean diet.
Greek Desserts with Olive Oil
Finish with desserts accented with olive oil, like baklava or vanilla bean gelato drizzled with olive oil and sea salt. Also, serve classic Greek Halva, a semolina-based sweet made rich and glossy with generous EVOO.
Set the Scene with Greek Ambiance
Turn the space into a Mediterranean haven with earthy textures and soft, rustic elements. Decorate tables with olive branches, lavender sprigs, or terracotta pots. Use linen table runners and simple string lights. Drape napkins casually over plates for a relaxed yet refined look that channels Greek village life. However, in Greece, it is more about the people who gather around the table and the food that is enjoyed together.
Send Guests Home with a Flavorful Keepsake
Keep the spirit of the evening alive with thoughtful party favors. Bottles of Truly Greek olive oil make for authentic gifts. Personalize them with handwritten tags or ribbons in natural tones. For variety, offer garlic, rosemary, or lemon, and encourage guests to keep exploring Greek flavors in their own kitchens.
Discover the True Essence of Greek Olive Oil
Crafted in Lakonia, Greece, Truly Greek olive oils are rooted in family tradition and village pride. The olives, Athenolia and Koroneiki, are harvested from local groves to preserve their fresh flavor and naturally low acidity. The result is a collection of oils that reflect the soul of the Mediterranean: pure, balanced, and unforgettable.
Truly Greek Premium 0.2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 100 Percent Athenolia Olives
This internationally recognized olive oil is crafted exclusively from Athenolia olives grown in Lakonia. Cold-pressing within one to four hours of harvesting the olives gives our premium olive oil an acidity level of just 0.2 percent (a rarity in olive oils). Truly Greek Premium 0.2 delivers a smooth texture, buttery richness, and refined complexity. Ideal for salads, warm bread, or as a finishing touch, this olive oil reflects the finest expression of cold-pressed Greek tradition. This olive oil can be used for stovetop cooking at temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Truly Greek Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — 100 Percent Koroneiki Olives
Made from Koroneiki olives, known as the “queen of olives,” this bold and balanced olive oil features a naturally low acidity of 0.5 percent. Truly Greek Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold-pressed and offers a high polyphenol content. Use this robust olive oil for marinades, roasted vegetables, or everyday cooking to bring a true taste of Greece to the table.
