The beauty of good antipasti, meze or tapas is that the portion size is up to you. Go small-taster size (a couple of stuffed peppers, a handful of olives, perhaps several cornichons or a spoonful of tapenade all served individually) or great big sharing platters and to feed many mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pace of eating also changes when we eat outdoors. Yes there is a little more effort to carry everything outside, but the rewards are tenfold. The lighting is great, people get a bit more excited about the whole \u2018outdoors\u2019 thing and (by default) the weather is good, so your fellow diners are in good spirits. And if that\u2019s not doing the job, then a cold glass of something lovely can always seal the deal. People then tend to slow the pace a little and take their time (apart from the last minute trip to the kitchen to grab the balsamic vinegar or olive oil). If the effort has been made for eating outside then there really is no reason to rush \u2013 now is the time for umami heaven! So next time you have company for food (and the weather allows it) go outside with your offerings, do away with the formality of regimented place settings and let the food do the talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking for the joy of shared food, with a wonderful mixture of tastes and textures, then make way for Meze! This ready to serve, perfectly balanced and expertly curated offering, bridges the gap between your food menu and dry snacks. It is easy to serve – straight from pack with no cooking, kitchen or chef involved. What\u2019s more, the resealable pouches and tubs will help to keep your foods tasting deli-fresh. Serve it on boards & bowls or in recyclable trays and pots \u2013 the choice is yours. We\u2019ve even taken care of skewers, serving guidelines and point of sale material! This is a wonderful way of bringing traditional sharing of different types of food and also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Option 1: The hardware solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Option 2: The recyclable solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are then filled with this delicious selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This could be just the food solution for you this summer \u2013 Simply Open, Pour and Serve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded by Karin Andersson and Ben Flight, in Bristol, in 1998 their mission is simple: \u2018To make life taste better by connecting people to the natural vitality of Real Food\u2019. As producers of Mediterranean foods, specialising in fresh olives and deli products this is why they strive to make a healthy choice taste great, by creating natural and sustainable food that can be enjoyed together, whilst nourishing mind, body and \u2018soil\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From grove to table, every step we take retains each olive\u2019s natural goodness. After being hand-picked, we prepare, marinate and pack our olives using time-honoured recipes and cold-pressed oils so you can enjoy the freshest, most authentic olives bursting with Mediterranean sunshine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying true to our roots is at our very core; it\u2019s about our relationships with our farmers and growers, about how we value and respect our hardworking team and how we understand and communicate with our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Love Life \u2013 Eat Real.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Nothing says summer more than alfresco dining. Whether one to one, in a small group or large crowd it really can project the whole Mediterranean vibe when done properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":705,"featured_media":25830,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[386,504,596,503],"tags":[],"keydate":[],"member-selection":[],"supplier_sponsor":[824],"class_list":["post-24929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-brands","category-sectors-restaurantspubs","category-trends","supplier_sponsor-sponsored-real-olive-company"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.insider.thewholesalegroup.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Real-Olive-Co-01-788x394.webp\")
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