​“If you want to know more about the fascinating subject of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, then Judy should be your first port of call. For more than 30 years she has been a pioneer in her field, so her knowledge is vast and her presentational style relaxed and confident. If you run a fine food shop, or high quality restaurant, then a couple of hours with Judy can make all the difference to your staff’s confidence and ability to sell good olive oil.”
James Robinson, Brindisa, March 2025

Mini Classes

These classes last for one and a half to two hours, either in the morning or in the afternoon. They include 5-6 oils to taste and a faulty oil to compare and contrast. They set out to answer  some of the questions most asked about extra virgin olive oil such as “what is the best olive oil to buy?” “what is the difference between ordinary olive oil and extra virgin oil?” "why is olive oil considered to be so healthy?” “what are polyphenols?” and “can you cook with extra virgin olive oil?” Some of the many misconceptions surrounding the subject are also exposed.
 
Course Content:

• Background:
  • What is olive oil?
  •   How does extra virgin olive oil differ from other olive oils?
  • Where do the best oils come from?
  • Are the phrses “first pressing” and cold pressed
• How to Taste Oil:
  • A typical all round extra virgin oil
  • What are you looking for in a good oil?
  • Basic characteristics
• Taste the Difference:
  • Oils from three or four different producing regions of the world
  • Faulty oils and fraud
  • Award winning oil

 
The classes are held at my premises in Brighton. Numbers for this course is limited to a maximum of seven. The fee for the classes is £65.00 per person (No VAT).  This covers the cost of 5-6 oils typical oils, tasting cups etc. If you are interested in joining one of the up coming classes in June and July contact me at judyridgway@btinternet.com to make a booking and discuss timings and dates.

“A truly amazing tasting class presented by Judy. Her knowledge, experience and passion for Olive Oil was outstanding. Would highly recommend these mini classes, a fabulous event to share with a group of friends or colleagues under the helpful guidance & expertise of Judy."

- Shamini Saxena, February 2024

Bespoke Classes

​These classes will be held in the morning, any day except Sunday, to suit the client. Seven to eight oils will be chosen according to the brief from the client.

​The fee will depend on the numbers taking part and the cost of the chosen oils, but will start at a minimum of £200.00 for two people, with a further £50.00 per person up to a maximum total of 6 people.

“We had a truly wonderful day with Judy. She greeted us with such warmth and had thoughtfully prepared an impressive selection of olive oils for us to sample. Judy’s passion and expertise were evident as she generously shared her knowledge, leaving us with a wealth of new insights.“
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- Marianne Ebel, 16 September 2024