Extra Virgin Olive Oil

At Sous Chef we only work with producers of the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Nicola, Sous Chef founder, says "I've tasted every single one of the oils we sell, selected from over 1000 more that didn't make the cut. That means you can be confident you're receiving the very best."

Where to start?

Read our ultimate buyers guide to the best olive oil in the UK
Learn about the best olive oil brands
Or scroll down to watch our video on how to choose the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO for short!).

Why is Sous Chef's olive oil selection so special?

Oils that taste outstanding: At Sous Chef, we taste every single olive oil that arrives to us, to make sure we love it. We never stock an oil we don't think is delicious, and good value for money at its price point.
Insider knowledge: Nicola, Sous Chef Founder and Buyer, has done the homework, passed olive oil exams and blind tastings, and read all the industry leading literature on the world's best olive oils. She's always discussing production methods and flavour profiles with producers, exporters, and chefs alike - on par with the best in the industry.
They are brands with real people who care about quality and artisanal production methods: We travel to trade fairs around the world to meet the people in person who grow and produce their olive oils
They are award-winners: almost all of our olive oil producers are mentioned in the World's Best Olive Oil guides, or won medals in one of the many prestigious world olive oil competitions. You'll see some of these logos on the olive oil images.
We forge great relationships: We work closely with producers to ensure we receive the fresh harvest oils the moment they're produced.
Transparent about harvest year: You'll see that every extra virgin olive oil is labelled with it's date of harvest, so you know exactly what you're receiving.

Watch Sous Chef founder and certified olive oil sommelier Nicola, talk you through how to choose a great olive oil.

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the world's finest ingredients, and also have tremendous health benefits. High in oleic acid, and polyphenols it is a core part of the Mediterranean diet.