Bulk olive oil for HORECA & foodservice — cans, consistency

Q: What is a HORECA olive oil supply?

A HORECA / foodservice supply is olive oil intended for professional kitchens : restaurants, hotels, chains, caterers, canteens, foodservice wholesalers (cash & carry). The issue is not shelf premium but operational efficiency : a consistent oil, in a format that handles well in the kitchen, at a controlled cost over the volume consumed.

Q: Which formats do you offer for restaurants?

The 5 L can (the most common in the kitchen), the bag-in-box , the drum (~200 L) , the IBC (1,000 L) and the flexitank for foodservice wholesalers. These formats are more practical and more economical than the small bottle for kitchen volumes.

Q: What is the price of bulk olive oil for HORECA?

From €3.80/kg FOB , depending on format, volume and incoterm — a clear food-cost advantage over Italy (~€6.50–7/kg). The price per litre falls with volume and format (can/bag-in-box/drum). Ask for a dated quotation.

Q: Which variety do you recommend for the kitchen?

Chemlali : mild, fruity and fluid , it suits both raw dressing and daily cooking. Its versatility simplifies purchasing. For a more distinctive signature dish, the pungent Chetoui can complete the range.

Q: Is Tunisian olive oil suitable for cooking?

Yes. The fluid Chemlali is particularly suited to daily cooking as well as dressing. An extra virgin olive oil keeps its qualities under moderate cooking; for intensive frying, a suitable category choice can be discussed.

Q: How do you guarantee consistency from one delivery to the next?

Each lot is analysed by an IOC-accredited laboratory and delivered with its COA . The reference sample validated at the outset serves as an enforceable basis for every delivery, so the chef finds the same taste and the same behaviour with each order.

Q: Do you offer organic for restaurants?

Yes, on a separate organic line , certified Ecocert (EU 2018/848), USDA NOP and EU Organic . Organic demand is rising in institutional and committed catering. See bulk organic oil.

In brief

Restaurants, hotels and foodservice (HORECA) look for an olive oil that is reliable at the best value for money, in practical professional formats (5 L can, bag-in-box, drum), with a consistency that never surprises the kitchen. The mild, fluid profile of Chemlali is ideal for daily cooking as well as dressing. Zitouna Export supplies IOC/EU-certified Tunisian olive oil, with per-lot COA, in cans, bag-in-box, IBC or drum, or in private label, from €3.80/kg FOB. This is the offer designed for kitchen volumes.

What is a HORECA olive oil supply?

A HORECA / foodservice supply is olive oil intended for professional kitchens: restaurants, hotels, chains, caterers, canteens, foodservice wholesalers (cash & carry). The issue is not shelf premium but operational efficiency: a consistent oil, in a format that handles well in the kitchen, at a controlled cost over the volume consumed.

The HORECA channel favours can (5 L), bag-in-box and drum formats, more economical and practical than the small bottle. Consistency comes first: the chef must find the same taste and the same cooking behaviour from one delivery to the next. It is a volume outlet, where the Tunisian origin excels through its value for money.

The challenge a HORECA buyer faces on olive oil

Supplying professional kitchens concentrates requirements specific to foodservice:

Value for money — restaurant margins are tight; the cost of oil per litre weighs directly on food cost. You need consistent quality at the best price.
Professional formats — the small bottle is unsuitable: the kitchen wants a 5 L can, bag-in-box or drum, easy to store, dose and handle.
Absolute consistency — a taste that changes between two deliveries disrupts recipes; the chef requires the same oil with every order.
Reliable supply — a stockout immobilises the kitchen; you need a supplier that holds volumes and deadlines.
Versatility — an oil that suits both raw dressing and daily cooking simplifies purchasing.

The Tunisian origin, and particularly the fluid Chemlali, answers these five points directly.

Our solution for HORECA & foodservice

We cover the needs of professional kitchens: the right oil, in the right format, at the right price, with the consistency that matters.

HORECA need	Our answer
Practical formats	5 L can, bag-in-box, drum (~200 L), IBC (1,000 L), flexitank for foodservice wholesalers
Value for money	Tunisian origin from €3.80/kg FOB vs Italy ~€6.50–7/kg
Versatile profile	Chemlali mild and fluid: dressing + daily cooking
Consistency	Per-lot COA (IOC-accredited lab) + reference sample enforceable against each delivery
Restaurant / foodservice brand	Private label / OEM: can or bottle under the wholesaler's or chain's brand
Organic available	Separate Ecocert (EU 2018/848) / USDA NOP organic line for organic foodservice

You choose the category, the variety, the format and the packaging. See bulk extra virgin oil and the quality process.

Our proof for foodservice

The foodservice wholesaler and the restaurant buyer validate a supplier on facts:

Competitive price — Tunisian origin from €3.80/kg FOB, a decisive food-cost advantage on the volume consumed in the kitchen.
Versatile profile — the fluid, mild Chemlali suits dressing as well as daily cooking, which simplifies purchasing.
World's no. 2 origin — 2nd largest producer/exporter worldwide, record 2025/26 harvest estimate (400–500 kt): availability to hold volumes.
Per-lot COA — certificate of analysis from an IOC-accredited laboratory guaranteeing extra-virgin compliance at each delivery.
Award-winning quality — 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC, a mark of seriousness even on a volume-oriented channel.

Customer testimonials to come (placeholder — no fake testimonials are published). Real foodservice cases will be added with the consent of the establishments concerned.

Steps to supply your kitchen or foodservice network

How do you start a HORECA supply? In five steps, from need to recurring delivery.

Need & volume — you define format (5 L can, bag-in-box, drum), category, variety and monthly/annual volume. Help choosing with the variety selector.
Sample & COA — dispatch of a reference sample with its certificate of analysis; the chef or quality department validates the profile.
Dated quotation — price by format and volume, incoterm, payment terms, with value for money optimised for food cost.
Brand / packaging (optional) — can or bottle under the foodservice wholesaler's or chain's brand via private label.
Recurring deliveries — calendar aligned with your consumption, consistency guaranteed by the reference sample and the COA with each lot.

The foodservice channel lends itself well to planned recurring deliveries once profile and price are validated.

Buyer side / seller side

Buyer side (HORECA / foodservice)	Seller side (exporter / packer)
Choose the kitchen format (5 L can / bag-in-box / drum), optimise food cost, lock in the reference sample for consistency, plan recurring deliveries, negotiate the price by volume consumed, test versatility dressing/cooking.	Quote FOB/delivered, offer practical professional formats, hold consistency and availability, secure payment, plan recurring deliveries, provide per-lot COA and traceability.
CTA: request a HORECA quote	CTA: discover private label

FAQ — Bulk olive oil for HORECA & foodservice

Which formats do you offer for restaurants?

The 5 L can (the most common in the kitchen), the bag-in-box, the drum (~200 L), the IBC (1,000 L) and the flexitank for foodservice wholesalers. These formats are more practical and more economical than the small bottle for kitchen volumes.

What is the price of bulk olive oil for HORECA?

From €3.80/kg FOB, depending on format, volume and incoterm — a clear food-cost advantage over Italy (~€6.50–7/kg). The price per litre falls with volume and format (can/bag-in-box/drum). Ask for a dated quotation.

Which variety do you recommend for the kitchen?

Chemlali: mild, fruity and fluid, it suits both raw dressing and daily cooking. Its versatility simplifies purchasing. For a more distinctive signature dish, the pungent Chetoui can complete the range.

Is Tunisian olive oil suitable for cooking?

Yes. The fluid Chemlali is particularly suited to daily cooking as well as dressing. An extra virgin olive oil keeps its qualities under moderate cooking; for intensive frying, a suitable category choice can be discussed.

How do you guarantee consistency from one delivery to the next?

Each lot is analysed by an IOC-accredited laboratory and delivered with its COA. The reference sample validated at the outset serves as an enforceable basis for every delivery, so the chef finds the same taste and the same behaviour with each order.

Can you pack under my chain's or my wholesaler's brand?

Yes, via private label / OEM: can or bottle under your brand (restaurant chain or foodservice wholesaler), catalogue or bespoke packaging. You remain the owner of your brand.

Do you offer organic for restaurants?

Yes, on a separate organic line, certified Ecocert (EU 2018/848), USDA NOP and EU Organic. Organic demand is rising in institutional and committed catering. See bulk organic oil.

What is the minimum volume for a HORECA supply?

The MOQ depends on the format: more flexible in can/bag-in-box than in pure bulk. In bulk, it starts at 1 flexitank, 2 IBC or 10 drums. For a foodservice wholesaler, volumes are planned in recurring deliveries. Ask for a quotation suited to your consumption.

Do you deliver to foodservice wholesalers (cash & carry)?

Yes. Foodservice wholesalers and cash & carry are a natural channel: we supply in large volume (flexitank, IBC, drum) or packaged under their brand, with the consistency and price suited to resale to restaurants.

Is the Tunisian origin reliable for a recurring supply?

Tunisia is the 2nd largest exporter worldwide of olive oil, with a record 2025/26 harvest estimate (400–500 kt): a broad and regular supply base, at the best value for money for foodservice.

Can we get a sample before ordering?

Yes. We provide a reference sample with its COA. It lets the chef or quality department validate the profile and becomes the enforceable basis for your recurring deliveries, avoiding any surprise in the kitchen.

What documents accompany a delivery?

Commercial invoice, packing list, COA (IOC-accredited lab) and, on export, bill of lading (B/L), certificate of origin (EUR.1 for the EU, 0% within the TN quota) and phytosanitary certificate. Compliance is adapted to your market.

Can I mix several formats in one order?

Yes, within logistical feasibility. An establishment can, for example, take a 5 L can for the kitchen and a packaged bottle for the table. We frame the optimal mix according to your use and volume.

Supply your kitchen or your foodservice network

5 L can, bag-in-box, drum, consistency, best value for money: describe your need — format, volume, variety, brand — and receive a dated quotation with a reference sample and COA, optimised for your food cost.

Request a HORECA quote — drawer pre-filled "Who are you? → HORECA / foodservice".

Variety selector — fluid Chemlali for the kitchen or a more distinctive profile for a signature dish? Find the oil suited to your recipes.

Lead magnet: download our Guide to olive oil in foodservice (formats, food cost, cooking, consistency, price).