Tastings, Workshops & Other Events
Drop-In Casual Tasting
You are invited to visit any of our four shops in Barrie, Newmarket, Midland and Orillia to taste our fresh cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and authentic balsamic vinegar during normal business hours without an appointment. We are happy to spend some time with you explaining and exploring!
BOOK a Group Guided Tasting Experience!
90 Minutes – During or After Store Hours
Location: Any Store – Choose Your Date
If you have the time and are eager to explore more deeply, gather friends, family or co-workers and consider booking a Private Guided Tasting Experience. We give your group private access to our teams and our shops and provide everyone with the chance to sample our products with food prepared especially for you.
Participate in an expanded tasting of olive oils and vinegars with a trained taster. Discover new ways to pair olive oils & balsamic vinegars with food. Includes salad, dessert and guided tasting. Meat & charcuterie options are available at additional cost.
Available in any store location:
Barrie 705.792.0300
Newmarket 905.235.7645
Midland 705.526.3463
Orillia 705.325.7272
Minimum 10 participants for this experience during or after shop hours.
Starts at $25/person, tax included.
Contact us by calling your local store, above, or by using the form below!
Book a NIGHT OUT in
Spain – Italy – Greece – Syria
with Olive Oil Co. Inc.
6-9pm – $99/pp
Let us set the stage for you to travel for a special Night Out to these spectacular culinary events with Olive Oil Co.’s team of talented home chefs in Barrie, Newmarket, Midland or Orillia. A local Chef will join us each evening to discuss the meal preparation, and our team will share inspiration, tips, tricks & more!
Each event ticket includes:
- One signature Cocktail/Mocktail
- 3-Course Meal with recipes chosen from The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lovers Cookbooks by Emily Lycopolus – author of 6 olive oil focused cookbooks and winner of Taste Canada and Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
- Cash Bar
- GRAND PRIZE DRAW for a Special Gift!
- Recipe Books with Oil & Vinegar Gift Boxes will be available for purchase
Limited Space Available.
Contact us with questions using the form below
OR purchase your tickets by calling the store of your choice:
Barrie 705.792.0300
Newmarket 905.235.7645
Midland 705.526.3463
Orillia 705.325.7272
Request a Date for your Private Tasting
We can accommodate the timing that best suits you at our Barrie, Midland, Newmarket or Orillia Locations
22Let’s Do LUNCH (& Learn)
60 Minutes, 12-1pm
$35/person
2026 Dates – MIDLAND (Call 705.526.3463):
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29
2026 Dates – ORILLIA (Call 705.325.7272):
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29
2026 Dates – BARRIE (Call 705.792.0300):
Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29
2026 Dates – NEWMARKET (Call 905.235.7645):
Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29
Menu:
Jan 28 – Port Tenderloin Medallions with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil & Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
Feb 25 – Guiness French Onion Soup with Italian Herb Balsamic & Butter Olive Oil
Mar 25 – Arugula, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad with Warm Vinaigrette with Cranberry Pear Balsamic & Arbosana Olive Oil
Apr 29 – Waldorf Chicken Salad with Lemon Olive Oil & Gala Apple Balsamic
May 27 – Chicken Quesadilla & Salsa with Herbes de Provence & Apricot Balsamic
Jun 24 – Ginger Lime Chicken & Salsa with Persian Lime Olive Oil & Coconut Balsamic
Jul 29 – Turkey Burgers with Savoury Butter Olive Oil topped with Cranberry Pear balsamic and melted Brie
This fast-paced event features a recipe inspired by our oils and balsamics – and prepared and served to you. You’ll get an idea of the thought process behind the menu, learn about pairings of oils and vinegars and have an opportunity to try some of the awesome products we used to create the day’s feature. There’s still loads of times for questions and laughs!
Use the form below to register or call the store of your preference to book your space.
Please also advise us of any dietary restrictions!
Request a date
For your private guided tasting or to join a group experience, request a date below.
