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Basil-infused olive oil: enhancing table service in restaurants

Why enhance table service with basil-infused olive oil

Basil-infused olive oil is not merely an aromatized oil; it is obtained by co-milling fresh basil with olives during extraction. This process guarantees an incomparable aromatic intensity and a freshness that makes all the difference during service. In restaurants, offering such an oil at the table, as an accompaniment to bread or as a finishing touch, becomes a true marker of Italian authenticity.

Offering basil olive oil in the dining room also provides a sensory experience that immediately distinguishes your establishment. An elegant bottle on the table, serving with a spoon or a drip-free pourer, a presentation commented on by the team: every detail counts to enhance the product and turn it into a commercial asset.

To go further, discover our bottle personalization service for restaurants and hotels, which allows you to strengthen your brand identity.

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Choosing the right formats and mastering restaurant management

Formats suitable for table service

Several formats are suitable for table service:

  1. 200 ml bottle: ideal for an individual table or refined service.
  2. 500 ml bottle: perfect for larger tables or quick rotation.
  3. 5 L container: preferred for refilling bottles, with easier management in the kitchen.

For optimal management, it is advisable to reserve the service bottle for the dining room and to refill it from a container in the kitchen, to guarantee the freshness and traceability of the product.

The 5 L organic olive oil container is an economical solution for high-traffic establishments.

Management tips and rotation

  • Plan weekly checks of the level and condition of bottles in the dining room.
  • Label each bottle with the refill date to ensure freshness.
  • Train the team to recognize signs of oxidation and to renew the product if necessary.

To learn more about oil management in restaurants, consult the dedicated professionals' area.

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Staging and team training: creating a differentiating experience

Table staging

Basil-infused olive oil integrates perfectly into various service rituals:

  1. Presentation on a tray with a description of the origin and the co-milling process.
  2. Spoon service in front of the customer to accompany burrata or seasonal tomatoes.
  3. Used as a finishing touch, in front of the customer, on fresh pasta or a cold soup.

Train the team to highlight olive oil

  • Explain the difference between pressed oil (co-milling) and flavored oil (added aroma).
  • Be able to tell the story of the product and evoke the olive variety used (for example, Carolea, typical of Calabria, provides a mild and herbaceous base).
  • Offer a mini-tasting ritual at bread time or during aperitifs.

For establishments wishing to go further, bottle personalization with the restaurant's name or a logo is possible from 24 units via the design configurator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to train your team on serving basil olive oil?

Plan a dedicated session, explaining the co-milling method, dining room uses, and arguments to highlight to the customer. An internal guide can be created from the professionals' area.

Which bottle format to choose for table service?

The 200 ml format is ideal for an individual table, the 500 ml for larger tables. For refilling, opt for a 5 L container.

How to enhance basil olive oil in the customer experience?

Focus on presentation, pairing advice at the table, bottle personalization, and careful service, to transform each tasting into a signature moment.

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