Culinary Workshop: Demystifying Olive Oil w/Fil Bucchino

Punk rocker turned olive oil maestro Fil Bucchino has made a life of exploring the nuances and complexities of olive oil. Join us for an immersive Olive Oil Masterclass combining education with hands-on experience. We’ll uncover common misconceptions, myths, and truths about olive oil through interactive discussions, slides, and a curated tasting session. We’ll also explore sustainability, highlighting the innovative Abandoned Grove project.

Ticket Price: $50.00, includes food samples
Sponsored by J.R. Mahoney Ltd., Chef Works
Featured oils & food pairings coming soon!

Fil Bucchino 
Fil Bucchino is an international olive oil expert, educator, speaker, and passionate advocate for extra virgin olive oil’s contribution to culinary excellence, sustainability, and health. He founded Abandoned Grove to combat the negative effects of olive oil commoditization on quality, community, and the environment. This initiative has rejuvenated over 5,000 trees in Tuscany, using premium olive oil as a force for positive change. Bucchino co-produced and hosted the acclaimed documentary Obsessed with Olive Oil, and collaborates with institutions like Yale University, PBS, and Chianti Classico. He is the only Canadian in the Italian Directory of Virgin and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Experts, a sought-after olive oil judge across four continents, and the recipient of the “Olive Oil Personality of the Year” and Pentola d’Oro’ awards. @filbucchino @abandonedgrove