Cook up a Spanish olive fiesta with Omar Allibhoy!
Described by Gordon Ramsay as the Antonio Banderas of cooking, young, talented Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy has teamed up with Olives from Spain, to educate the UK public about the great taste and versatility of Spanish olives.
Omar has made numerous TV appearances including Market Kitchen, Masterchef and This Morning and has now exclusively developed five delicious recipes, using the finest olives from Spain, to show us Brits how to get creative in the kitchen with this wonderful ingredient.
Omar wants to address the misconception that the majority of the world’s olives are produced in Greece and Italy, when it is in fact Spain accounts for 40% of the world’s total. Spain has a long tradition when it comes to growing olive trees and harvesting their fruit. Generation after generation, Spain produces the highest quality olives - the hours of sunshine, short winters and perfect soils make Spanish olives the most juicy and tasty in the world. Elegant and delicious, simple and sophisticated; olives from Spain are loved by adults and children alike.
Born just outside Madrid, Omar’s passion for food, and more specifically olives, developed at a very early age. Omar said "Growing olive trees and harvesting their fruit is a Spanish tradition, with generation after generation passing on their knowledge and recipes. I was only three but I remember having my first olive and how delicious it was".
Omar will also be sharing his tips and tricks on how to make the most out of Spanish olives online. So what are you waiting for? Join in the fiesta today and try out Omar’s delicious Spanish recipes at home. You’ll be an olive expert before you know it!