Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Athens - The Olivest Showroom!

Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Athens

Experience the World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Join us at the Olivest Showroom in Kolonaki, Athens downtown, for a captivating olive oil tasting session in our showroom where olive oil truly shines.

Our olive oil tasting in Athens is the ideal experience for team-building workshops, for those looking to gain more knowledge of the olive oil sector, or for food enthusiasts who want to taste a truly unique product.

Situated just a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Square, our aesthetically pleasing showroom offers the perfect setting to explore some of Greece's finest olive oils.

Event Details :

📍Location: The Olivest Showroom, Sina 38 Kolonaki, Athens, Greece (*requires physical presence and is not supported online)

📆 Date & Time: View Calendar to see all dates and timeslots 

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⏰ Duration:

Overview

In this engaging workshop, you'll be guided by a Certified Olive Oil Taster (by O.N.A.O.O), who will introduce you to the AMAZING world of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils. This is your chance to deepen your appreciation and understanding of high quality olive oil through a sensory journey.

🎉 It’s an experience you'll want to share with your family and friends when you return home.

This session is ideal for food enthusiasts, culinary professionals, or anyone with a curiosity about Greek olive oil. It’s an opportunity to taste and experience the finest olive oils in a beautiful, centrally located showroom.

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Signature Tasting Pack - Details

Workshop Highlights 

⏰ Duration: 120' (2 hours)

1. Engage in a sensory evaluation process to uncover the diverse flavors and aromas of olive oil. Discover what truly makes an olive oil "extra virgin.
2. Understand how to describe olive oil using terms like "fruity," "bitter," and "spicy". 
3. Learn to distinguish between defective and superior olive oils, equipping you with the knowledge to select the best olive oil products
4. Gain insights into the olive oil production process and best practices.
5. Explore the principles of pairing olive oils with foods (theory only and some delicate greek bites! ) to enhance and transform your culinary experiences.
6. Taste 7 different varieties + 1 guest star EVOO selected from the wide cava of the Olivest store, along with two defective olive oils to help you recognise common faults.

What's Included

1. Green Apple & Water to clean your palate
2. Tasting Glasses: Use official (but transparent) tasting glasses to fully engage all your senses in the magic of extra virgin olive oil.
3. Small Group Setting: Benefit from a small group of up to 6 persons, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience.
4. Exclusive Discount: Receive a  coupon to shop our exceptional extra virgin olive oils, either online or at the Olivest showroom.

Terms & Policy

1. Cancellations and reschedules are allowed up to 48 hours prior to the experience. The service fee is non-refundable.
2. Wheelchair & Stroller accessible (please inform us by sending an email to theolivest@gmail.com)
3. Service Animals accepted
4. Local taxes included
5. Physical presence in Athens is required
6. If you have any allergies, please inform us at theolivest@gmail.com.

This workshop is an opportunity to dive deeper into the world of olive oil and experience some of the finest varieties in a minimalist, centrally located showroom!

Standard Tasting Pack - Details 

⏰ Duration: 50' minutes 

Workshop Highlights

1. Discover the Extra Virgin Olive oil fundamentals.

2. Understand how to describe olive oil using terms like "fruity," "bitter," and "spicy". 

3. Learn the basics of how to taste olive oil and distinguish between defective and superior oils, equipping you with the knowledge to select the best olive oil products.

4. Explore the main principles of pairing olive oils with food dishes (theory) to enhance and transform your culinary experiences.

5. Taste 4 different Olive Oil varieties + 2 defective  to help you recognise common faults.

What's Included

1. Green Apple & Water to clean your palate

2. Two (2) Greek snacks to pair with extra virgin olive oil 

3. Official Tasting Glasses: Experience tasting like an expert using the official (but transparent) tasting glasses, allowing you to fully engage all your senses in the magic of extra virgin olive oil.

4. Small Group Setting: Benefit from a small group of up to 6 persons, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience.

Terms & Policy

1. Cancellations and reschedules are allowed up to 48 hours prior to the experience. The service fee is non-refundable.
2. Wheelchair & Stroller accessible (please inform us by sending an email to theolivest@gmail.com)
3. Service Animals accepted
4. Local taxes included
5. Physical presence in Athens is required
6. If you have any allergies, please inform us at theolivest@gmail.com.

This workshop is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of olive oil, exploring a curated selection of premium varieties in a minimalist, centrally located showroom!

Entry Tasting Pack - Details

⏰ Duration: 20' minutes 

Highlights

1. Discover the Extra Virgin Olive oil fundamentals.

2. Understand how to describe olive oil using terms like "fruity," "bitter," and "spicy". 

3. Learn the basics of how to taste olive oil & distinguish between defective & superior oils

4. Explore the main principles (theory) of pairing olive oils with food dishes to enhance and transform your culinary experiences.

5. Taste 3 different Olive Oil varieties + 1 defective  to help you recognise common faults.

What's Included

1. Green Apple & Water to clean your palate

2. Official Tasting Glasses: Experience tasting like an expert using the official (but transparent) tasting glasses, allowing you to fully engage all your senses in the magic of extra virgin olive oil.

3. Small Group Setting: Benefit from a small group of up to 6 persons, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience.

4. A Greek surprise snack to pair with a really good extra virgin olive at the end

Terms & Policy

1. Cancellations and reschedules are allowed up to 24 hours prior to the experience.

2. Wheelchair & Stroller accessible (please inform us prior to your visit)

3. Service Animals accepted

4. Local taxes included

5. If you have any allergies, please inform us at theolivest@gmail.com prior to your visit. 

This workshop is a perfect introduction to the world of olive oil, offering a chance to experience some of the finest varieties in a minimalist, centrally located showroom.