Elle Esse Infused White Truffle Oil combines real white 'Alba' truffle peelings with the smooth taste of the finest olive oil. Only the best truffles are used in this superb truffle oil, which is made to age-old traditional recipes.
Urbani White Truffle Oil is highly regarded by leading chefs because it meets their exacting demands. Not to be mistaken for supermarket flavoured oils, this is limited-production olive oil infused with delicious real white truffle pieces.
The Urbani Black Truffle Oil is the perfect way to achieve the rich flavour of the Black Truffle with its pungent yet delicate aroma. Not to be mistaken for supermarket flavoured oils.
The saffron we supply is gently hand picked from each stamen: it takes 150,000 flowers to produce just one kilogram! The saffron plant is indigenous to Iran, where it is cultivated on the country's rich plains, making Iranian the best.
Featured in Raymond Blanc's kitchen as his personal choice of olive oil, it is not hard to understand why: it has unique superb flavours that only come from the very best olives. This has been tried and tested and is our personal favourite.
Pecan Oil can be hard to find, but is becoming more commonly used for culinary reasons due to its high levels of unsaturated fats. It has a neutral flavor that enhances any food and picks up the taste of the seasonings for all types of food.
Only the very best vinegars are produced by this Beaujolais based company. This honey vinegar is made simply by only using honey and water, giving it a low level of acidity.
Plantin salsa of truffles and mushrooms is composed of fine pieces of summer truffle combined with mushrooms and then mixed with olive oil. As easy to use as an olive tapenade, this salsa can be spread on a bruschetta or crostini for a perfect amuse bouche.
Hazlenut oil has a slightly sweet, rich creamy nutty flavour and it should be used sparingly. A little will go along way. It is commonly used to flavour some sauces, or as a base to salad dressings or as an ingredient in baked goods. It is also excellent when brushed on fish and it works well in marinades. It is very popular in French cooking, and is commonly associated with high standard gourmet cuisine.
Surprisingly versatile, with a sweet-and-sour flavour, try using this vinegar as a marinade for duck breasts, or in sauces, drizzled over raw vegetables, in tarts and pastries or to de-glaze a pan.
This vinegar is made using only the most perfectly ripe and best quality quinces. The result is a softly acidic vinegar, perfect in salad dressings, sauces or drizzled over a plate of raw vegetables. Added to onion marmalade it is a wonderful addition to a savoury tart.
A delicious addition to salad dressings, but you can also add to cakes or puddings, particularly those made with summer fruits. A perfect balance between the acidity of the vinegar and the fruity freshness of sun-ripened raspberries.
A gourmet kitchen cupboard essential. Finest quality mayonnaise mixed with pieces of truffle to give a heady rich condiment. Add a teaspoonful of the mayonnaise when making potato salad, unbelievable. And it does wonders for a Waldorf salad.
Like olive oil, avocado oil is one of few vegetable oils not derived from seeds; it is pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit. Avocado oil is smooth and rich but does not disguise the flavour of food. Instead, it brings out the natural flavours of a dish, especially for foods such as fish or chicken with delicate flavours.
This almond oil is the perfect addition to any Gourmet kitchen to use in either high heat cooking or just simply as a healthy supplement to add flavour to a meal.
Walnut oil is wonderfully fragrant and luxurious oil that is more often used as a condiment rather than a cooking oil. It is primarily used as an ingredient in cold dishes such as salad dressings, where its flavour more easily comes through, or as a supplement to dishes just before serving.
The Arbequino, or arbequina, olive produces an oil that is often used for blending with other olive oils because it gives a characteristic fruity flavour and aroma. This Spanish extra virgin olive oil is only from the pure Arbequino olive, manually harvested, cold pressed, and absolutely stunning.
This amber colored, aromatic oil, made from toasted sesame seeds, is used as a popular ingredient in Chinese and South east Asian cuisine. It has a very intense rich flavour and is normally used as a flavouring agent in the final stages of cooking rather than heating it as it burns easily. Delicious drizzled over prawns, beans or tossed in a beef noodle salad.
This garlic and red pepper oil will make even the blandest of dishes into an exciting flavorsome meal. Great as a condiment, to add a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to spice up a dish, or simply as a base for salad dressings, sauces and marinades.
Wonderfully unusual, this mushroom oil will bring simple dishes to life. With its fragrant mushroom taste and aromas, it would make an excellent base for a pasta sauce recipe or alternatively drizzled over a piece of toast.
