The Real Olive Company is a vibrant and exciting company, always striving to move forward to meet demands of our customers. We take pride in great customer relations and are always happy to help.
History
Established
in 1998 by Karin Andersson and Ben Flight,
The Real Olive Company’s origins
lie nestled in the heart of St Nicholas
Market in Bristol, a busy bustling market
where traders and office workers combine
to enjoy Bristol's largest selection of
olives and freshly prepared salads, artisan
breads made from our own bakery and other
tasty offerings. In a growing market for
Mediterranean produce, the demand for
these products soon grew and the Company
started offering their goods to other
market traders, delicatessens and restaurants
around the country.
The wholesale side of the business has grown from strength to strength over the last ten years and has enabled us to source our products directly from artisan olive growers in Greece, Italy and Spain. We source all our products personally, visiting suppliers and picking only the finest ingredients and produce. Having learned first hand, we have gained an invaluable insight into what our customers desire and need.
Our Restaurant
2001 saw the opening
of The
Olive Shed, our own restaurant
on Bristol's harbourside. It has since
become a popular haven for those wanting
to escape the furious pace of central
Bristol. Customers can enjoy quality
Mediterranean dishes and fine wines
whilst enjoying beautiful dockside views
from the first floor dining room. The
charming little terrace is the perfect
place to forget your worries with some
tapas nibbles or just a coffee.
Whether you are an independent shop, restaurant, pub, part of a large chain, or one of our shop customers, we aim to fulfil your every need and offer you a unique experience.
Set up with a vision to provide wholesome, quality products, The Real Olive Company thrives on the knowledge that one little olive will bring a ray of Mediterranean sunshine to your day.
