If you go through a bottle a week, bulk olive oil saves money and trips. But a big container of oil can also go stale before you finish it. Here's how to buy bulk the smart way.
Gallon vs. 5-gallon
- 1 gallon (128 fl oz): Right for big families, avid home cooks, bakers, and small cafés. At our current prices, a gallon costs about $1.17 per fl oz, compared with about $1.42 per fl oz for a 500 ml bottle.
- 5 gallon (640 fl oz): Built for restaurants and caterers who use oil daily.
How much do you really use?
A rough rule (estimate): a household that cooks most nights uses about 500 ml to 1 liter a month. A small restaurant can use several gallons a week. Buy an amount you'll finish within a few months of opening.
Keep bulk oil fresh
- Store it in a cool, dark place, never next to the fryer or the line.
- Decant into smaller dark bottles or stainless fusti with spouts for daily use.
- Keep the main container sealed tight.
- Write the open date on the container.
What restaurants should ask a supplier
- What's the harvest date?
- Where were the olives grown? Single estate or blend?
- Can I see a lab report (free fatty acids, peroxide)?
- How much do you make each year, and how do you deliver?
- Can I mention your farm on my menu?
Finishing oil vs. cooking oil
Many kitchens use an affordable oil for high-heat cooking and a premium extra virgin oil for finishing, dressings, and bread service, where guests taste it. Single-estate oil with a story is a menu upgrade guests notice.
Rose Brothers for kitchens
We offer 1-gallon and 5-gallon formats, shipping to all 50 states, and $1 local delivery in Valley Springs and San Andreas. We make about 150 gallons in a typical year, so bulk supply is limited. Wholesale pricing is available on request.
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