SINCE 2005 · DIRECT IMPORT · 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Our passion for olive oil started small. Very small.

For more than 20 years, De Olijfolie Shop has specialised in and directly imported high-quality extra virgin olive oils from renowned producers in Spain, Italy, Greece and France. We select, taste and import our olive oils ourselves and supply consumers, restaurants, retailers and wholesalers.

Nico and Gerrit from De Olijfolie Shop
Nico van Donkelaar and Gerrit van der Pest
FROM THREE BOTTLES TO OLIVE OIL SPECIALIST
How it all started

My fascination with olive oil began long before there was ever a webshop. While travelling through the Mediterranean, I visited farmers and producers and brought as much olive oil home as I could. At first for myself, later also for friends, family and acquaintances.

In 2005 I decided to turn that passion into something more serious and launched a small webshop with just three extra virgin olive oils. Those three oils are still part of our range today and remain among our bestsellers.

NICO
“As a child, I must have fallen into a cauldron of olive oil.”
Otherwise I can hardly explain my fascination with this liquid gold.
From webshop to restaurants, retail and wholesale

In 2011 we introduced our selection to the hospitality industry as well. That side of the business grew quickly. Today we supply many restaurants, including restaurants that are or have been awarded Michelin stars. We also supply retailers, delicatessens and wholesalers.

As a result, De Olijfolie Shop is now much more than just a webshop. We are an importer, wholesaler, hospitality supplier and provider of corporate gifts, while still remaining a specialist webshop for anyone who wants to use great olive oil at home.

20+ years   ·   4 countries   ·   150+ restaurants   ·   since 2005
Experience, direct contacts and a selection that has continued to grow over the years.

We choose the olive oil, not the brand

At De Olijfolie Shop, it is not about one producer or one country. We search across the Mediterranean for exceptional extra virgin olive oils that genuinely convince us.

Spain, Italy, Greece or France: for us, the label comes after the contents. We look at flavour, freshness, harvest, value for money, versatility and the craftsmanship of the producer.

A beautiful bottle alone is not enough for us. The olive oil inside has to be right.

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF
Independent selection, directly from the producer

Among other things, we are the exclusive importer of Almazaras de la Subbética in the Netherlands, we are SKAL certified and we work directly with producers who rank among the international elite of the olive oil world. That means we know not only the products, but also the people and stories behind them.

The team behind De Olijfolie Shop

Our team is not limited to the people who work from the Netherlands every day. We also see our producers, olive oil makers and the chefs we work with as part of the same network.

They help us taste, compare, learn and stay critical. It is precisely this combination of practical experience, producer knowledge and feedback from professional kitchens that makes our selection stronger.

SHARING KNOWLEDGE
The Olijfolie Academie

Great olive oil becomes even more interesting when you understand why it tastes the way it does. That is why we share our knowledge about olive varieties, production, quality, polyphenols, harvesting, storage and cooking in the Olijfolie Academie.

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For hospitality & retail
Discover our selection, possibilities and services for restaurants, retailers, delicatessens and other professional customers.
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Top chefs & Michelin-starred restaurants
Over the years, many renowned chefs and restaurants have chosen olive oils from our selection.
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PERSONAL ADVICE
A well-oiled experience
Do you have a question about olive oil, a product or which oil works best with a particular dish? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.

Nico van Donkelaar & Gerrit van der Pest