Kalamata, Taggiasche, Lucques, black, country olives...
Marinated with garlic and parsley, these green olives offer a Mediterranean flavour for your aperitifs, salads or pasta dishes.
These green olives are flavored with a mixture of thyme, garlic and Provencal herbs. Unpitted, they are generally served as they are as an aperitif, or with an assortment of tapas.
The finest Italian olives in their most prestigious form.
Product description:
Bella di Cerignola olives are renowned worldwide for their generous size and characteristic elongated shape. Grown in Italy, these whole green olives are prepared in brine using traditional methods that preserve their firm, meaty texture. Delas has selected this product from the Florelli brand for its distinctive flavour profile: a mild taste with a hint of bitterness on the finish, true to this flagship product of the Apulian region.
Culinary uses and preparation:
Thanks to their impressive size and elegant presentation, Bella di Cerignola olives are a key asset for professionals:
► Aperitifs and Antipasti: Their spectacular appearance makes them the centrepiece of your tasting platters, accompanied by fine Italian charcuterie.
► Cocktail accompaniment: A premium olive to enhance classic or modern cocktails with a touch of sophistication.
► Preparation: Presented whole with the stone to ensure better shape retention and preserve the integrity of the flesh.
► Professional size: The 3.3kg jar (2kg drained net weight) is perfectly suited to the needs of restaurants and caterers.
► Storage: Before opening, store in a cool, dry place. After opening, keep in the fridge in its brine and consume within 7 days.
This olive has a firm texture, a frank and characteristic flavor and smell.
They will be more cooked than tasted as an aperitif.
This olive has a firm texture, a frank and characteristic flavor and smell.
They will be more cooked than tasted as an aperitif.
The black olive is picked when ripe. The brine in which it is soaked for several months gives it a strong taste. It can be served as an aperitif, mixed with salads or raw vegetables. It also goes well with tomato-based dishes, stews and all meats.
Black olives are harvested when ripe. The brine in which they are soaked for several months gives them a strong flavour. They can be served as an appetiser, mixed into salads or raw vegetables. They also go well with tomato-based dishes, stews and all types of meat.
Sweet and fruity.
Taggiasche olives were introduced in Liguria (near Genoa), by the Benedictine monks in the 12th century, in Taggia. From this coastal region, steep and windy, they derive their small size and their sweet but very concentrated flavor and are easily identifiable by their colors ranging from green, brown, purple or black. Selected and harvested manually, they are presented in extra virgin olive oil. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif, to flavor fish, a tomato sauce or a salad.
These green olives stuffed with almonds embody the rigorous selection and artisanal expertise of Les Recettes de Marie-Louise. Designed to offer an authentic taste experience, these olives combine the firm texture of the pulp with the delicate crunch of white almonds. This 2.5 kg bucket packaging is an efficient catering solution, designed for quick preparation when serving aperitifs or tapas. Guaranteed gluconate-free and traditionally prepared, this product allows professionals to offer consistent added value to their buffets, combining practicality and gastronomic excellence in a format perfectly suited to the needs of the catering industry.
The black olive is picked when ripe. The brine in which it is soaked for several months gives it a strong taste. It can be served as an aperitif, mixed with salads or raw vegetables. It also goes well with tomato-based dishes, stews and all meats.
The green olives are picked at the end of summer two months before they are fully ripe. Fleshy and soft, they are best cooked rather than eaten as an aperitif.
These black olives, originally from Greece, are flavoured with a mixture of thyme, garlic and Provençal herbs. Unstoned, they are generally served as they are as an aperitif, or with an assortment of tapas.
This recipe for oriental-style green olives combines the delicacy of Picholine and Kalamata olives with the freshness of crunchy vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, gherkins) and the spicy flavour of cumin and chilli. This blend, created by Les Recettes de Marie-Louise, is a first-class catering solution, ready to use to enhance your aperitif menus or buffets. Thanks to artisanal expertise honed since 1979 in Seine-et-Marne, this product offers exceptional consistency in taste, guaranteeing professionals easy management and a neat presentation. The 2.5 kg bucket packaging is ideal for quick and high-quality preparation, perfectly meeting the expectations of your customers who are looking for distinctive and authentic flavours.
The Taggiasche olives were introduced in Liguria (near Genoa), by the Benedictine monks in the twelfth century, in Taggia, which today gives them its name. From this coastal area, steep and windy, they draw their small size and their sweet but concentrated flavor very sought after. Selected and harvested by hand, they are bruised and then preserved in extra virgin olive oil. They can be enjoyed as an aperitif, to flavor a fish, a tomato sauce or a salad.
This black olive is picked when ripe. The brine in which it is soaked for several months gives it a strong taste. It can be served as an aperitif, mixed with salads or raw vegetables. It also goes well with tomato-based dishes, stews and all meats.
These green olives are flavored with a mixture of thyme, garlic and Provencal herbs and a mixture of natural flavors of thyme, garlic and chilli. Pitted, they can be served as they are as an aperitif, or with an assortment of tapas, or used in many recipes, stuffings, salads, sandwiches, tajines...
Selected directly in Greece from the Gerentes family, these whole Colossal Kalamata olives are distinguished by their firm flesh and characteristic purple colour. This 13kg container is ideal for the volume requirements of catering professionals, pizzerias and tapas bars. Their versatility makes them an ingredient of choice for enhancing your salads, bowls, appetiser platters or pizza toppings, guaranteeing an authentic product with controlled costs for high-volume use.
Greece's most famous olives are recognized worldwide for their taste and quality. Their flavor is very powerful due to their tannins, their color is black-purple-brown and their distinctive shape is reminiscent of that of an almond. The Kalamata variety of olives is grown only in Greece. These authentic Kalamata, Calamata or Kalamon olives come from a Greek company and from trees grown in Greece.
Often called the Queen of Olives, the Kalamata is valued for its firm flesh and unparalleled flavour. Marinating for 5 – 6 weeks in Kalios extra virgin olive oil creates a confit-like effect; a subtle exchange takes place between the oil and the olives, with the oil lending the fruit a certain aroma, while the olives themselves give the oil a more pronounced flavour with notes of dark fruits. Tip: use the oil from the jar to dress your salads or finish your dishes – they'll taste like they've been made with fresh olives.
Often called the Queen of Olives, the Kalamata is valued for its firm flesh and unparalleled flavour. What makes this olive stand out is its abundant flesh, beautiful aubergine colour and distinctive character.
These green Halkidiki olives are chosen for their abundant flesh and firm texture; they are harvested just at the point of maturity to avoid bitterness while maintaining a slight crunch. Pitted and flavoured with herbs, they have a fresh texture and depth of flavour. Tip: Reserve 5cl of the olive brine and mix in a cocktail shaker with gin or vodka, some dry vermouth and ice cubes. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with olives for the perfect Kalios Dirty Martini!
Harvested at full maturity after drying naturally on the tree, the royal black olive (Konservolia variety) is distinguished by its tender flesh and intensely fruity flavour. This 1kg vacuum-packed package is particularly suitable for breweries, tapas bars and caterers looking to minimise clutter while ensuring optimal freshness. Its generous size and deep brown to black colour make it a product of choice for enhancing your tasting olive assortments or adding character to your Mediterranean culinary creations.
This large green olive is known as Halkidiki or Chalkidiki, as it is produced in the region of the same name in northern Greece, near Thessaloniki. Harvested when ripe to avoid bitterness and retain its crunchiness, it offers texture and freshness on the palate. This 2kg tub (drained weight) is a strategic format for restaurants and tapas bars wishing to offer a visually appealing tasting olive without the constraints of industrial bulk packaging. Its lack of bitterness and firm texture make it a versatile ingredient, equally effective as a premium snack or added to salads and bowls to enhance your culinary creations.
This "royal" black olive offers exceptional aromatic concentration. This 500g vacuum-packed format is particularly suitable for retailers and delicatessens, as well as restaurateurs who want ultra-precise stock management. Its melt-in-the-mouth flesh and brown and black colouring add an authentic touch to your aperitif platters. By selecting this product sourced directly from Greece, professionals guarantee their customers a typical, high-end Mediterranean taste experience.
These green olives stuffed with peppers, originally from Greece, combine the firm, slightly fruity flesh of the olive with the sweet flavour of peppers. Prepared in brine with a touch of rapeseed oil and natural acidifiers, they reveal a balanced, typically Mediterranean taste. Selected by Le Delas for their quality and authenticity, they offer a beautiful consistency that is ideal for professionals.
Some examples of culinary uses:
Perfect as an aperitif or in a tapas buffet, these stuffed olives can also be enjoyed in salads, on pizza, in pasta dishes or as a garnish for Mediterranean dishes. They add colour, freshness and a gourmet touch to all preparations.
These green olives stuffed with garlic, sourced from Greece, combine the fruity and slightly salty flavour of the olive with the fragrant and generous character of garlic. Enhanced with parsley and prepared with care, they offer an intense and balanced Mediterranean taste. Selected by Le Delas for their consistent quality, they are ideal for professional use.
Culinary uses:
Perfect as an aperitif, with tapas or on a charcuterie platter, these garlic-stuffed olives also enhance salads, Mediterranean dishes or pizza and focaccia toppings. They add the finishing touch to your creations.
These pitted green olives from Greece are selected for their firm flesh and balanced, slightly fruity flavour. Ready to use, they save time in the kitchen while guaranteeing consistent quality. Delas offers them to meet the needs of catering and restaurant professionals.
Culinary uses:
Versatile, they can be used in appetisers, tapas, Mediterranean salads, on pizzas, in savoury cakes or as a garnish for cooked dishes. Their practicality and authentic taste make them an essential ingredient for simple and tasty recipes.
This Taggiasche olive is the pride of the Ligurian Riviera.
These Taggiasche olives are particularly renowned for their exceptional quality. Delas offers this product to provide professionals with local, high-quality gourmet olives. The Taggiasche, or Taggiasca, is distinguished by its small size, brown-green colour and unique flavour, making it an ingredient of choice for refined Mediterranean cuisine.
Organoleptic characteristics:
► Flesh: firm
► Colour: brown-green.
► Aroma: ripe olives.
► Taste: delicately bitter, a characteristic prized by connoisseurs.
Culinary uses:
The Taggiasca olive is highly appreciated for its subtle taste and texture. It is indispensable for:
► Fish sauces and seafood dishes (where its delicate bitterness blends perfectly).
► Niçoise or Mediterranean salads.
► Focaccia, bread and tapenade.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.
Selected by Le Delas for its exceptional finesse and certified origin, this fully ripe Lucques olive represents the pinnacle of French olive growing. Le Delas' choice highlights a fruit harvested black from the tree from the end of October onwards, when it develops its full aromatic complexity and characteristic texture.
Recognisable by its crescent moon shape, the black Lucques olive is distinguished by its tender, generous flesh that easily detaches from the pit. Its naturally delicate flavour profile is enhanced here by a hint of herbes de Provence, creating a perfect harmony between the sweetness of the ripe olive and the aromatic notes of the garrigue. Le Delas' rigorous selection process guarantees a product picked exclusively by hand by passionate olive growers, using traditional preparation methods that preserve the integrity of the fruit.
Culinary uses, preparation and storage
A true gastronomic gem, the black Lucques olive offers multiple uses for restaurateurs and food professionals.
► Appetisers and aperitifs: It is perfect on its own as a welcome snack or on a tasting platter, where its unique flavour enhances the establishment's drinks menu.
► Side dishes and salads: Its notes of Provençal herbs pair perfectly with fresh goat's cheese or to punctuate a gourmet seasonal salad.
► Hot dishes: Added at the end of cooking to a poultry tagine or fish stew, it adds roundness and a hint of aromatic herbs that enhance characterful sauces.
► Storage: To preserve the tenderness of the flesh and the subtlety of the flavours, it is recommended to store the olives in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep them in their original marinade in the refrigerator to ensure consistent quality.