The Spicy Olive celebrates our 10th Anniversary with a special cooking class!  The Spicy Olive , in West Chester, opened its doors on September 8, 2012! This class will focus on how to use our olive oils and balsamic vinegars to make some of our favorite recipes. This class will be lead by Spicy Olive […]

Wine Experience is SOLD OUT .Join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary with wine and food pairings worthy of such an occasion. Chef Ryan Knuth of Mortar and Pestle Spice Blends will join us and prepare our foods for the evening. Menu: Champagne Toast paired with The Spicy Olive's salad choice 2nd pairing- white […]

The Spicy Olive is pleased to introduce a virtual wine tasting event.  We will host the wines of The Jackson Family, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens.  The virtual zoom call will headline Larry O'Brien, Master Sommelier of Jackson Family Wines.  Special guest appearances by two of their fine winemakers will also occur.  Susan Lueker, Bordeaux […]

Join us for an evening of Spring treats from Italy paired wines from that country! Anitpasto and Primo- Salad course with cheese plate paired with white wines from Italy   Secondo: Main dish paired with red wines from Italy Dolce: Dessert

Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, leads this class to help you get ready for lighter eating in the Spring and Summer months ahead! This class will inspire you to use The Spicy Olive's balsamic vinegars and olive oils in ways you haven't thought of before! Melanie will also include information about the health […]

Bring your Mother  or special friends to celebrate Mother's Day with The Spicy Olive. This class will be a relaxing afternoon to spend with mom! We will serve a traditional afternoon tea with tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and cake but of course we will incorporate our delicious olive oils and balsamic vinegars into the […]

Rita Heikenfeld  leads this class that will prepare you for summer entertaining! Rita will make some of her favorite summer recipes adding lots of flavor using fresh herbs and The Spicy Olive's olive oils and balsamic vinegars! The Spicy Olive's classes are demonstration only, designed to teach how to use our delicious olive oils and […]

Join us for a delicious pairing of foods and wines with chocolate! Menu: Chocolate and Cheese Charcuterie Board Seasonal Summer  salad dressed with Dark Chocolate balsamic and Blood Orange olive oil Tender Chocolate Mole Braised Beef served with warm corn tortillas, cilantro and cotija cheese Chocolate Mousse served Fresh Cream and Berries and dark chocolate […]

Spend an evening in Spain, without boarding a plane,  by joining us for an evening of Spanish wines paired with Spanish foods. We will pair traditional Spanish foods (tapas) with some delicious wines from that country. Menu: Charcuterie board featuring Manchengo cheese and other Spanish cheeses. Pipirrana- Spanish Salad Warm olives with Garlic, Rosemary and […]

Learn about all things vinegar in this class led by The Spicy Olive's owner Melanie Cedargren. Our balsamic vinegars are Ultra Premium, just like our superlative olive oils. Learn about the health benefits associated with our balsamic vinegars and their myriad of uses from salad dressings, to marinades, to drinks, cocktails and shrubs and even […]

Come join the Spicy Olive to celebrate the start of the new school year! Be pampered with a traditional afternoon tea featuring savories and sweets as well as delicious teas and 2 champagne cocktails, Mimosas or a Kir Royale. The class will include information about the products at the Spicy Olive and recipes you can […]

The August Spicy Olive Wine Experiennce  is sure to be one to remember! Test your wine knowledge in this unique wine experience. No, we won't blindfold you but all the wines served this evening will be blinded and it will be your job to sniff, swirl and taste to discern the varietal, region of origin […]

Que Syrah, Syrah. Whatever will be will be. The future's not ours to see,  que Syrah, Syrah! Join us for our September wine experience where we will explore the world of Syrah wines:  from Petite Syrah, foreign and domestic Syrah to Australian Shiraz. (And yes, we know that Petite Syrah is actually a different grape). […]

Join Melanie and Nicholas as they present a Halloween themed wine tasting! We will enjoy some wines with spooky labels but also ones that pair well with heartier foods that we enjoy with cooler Fall temperatures. Menu to include our fun Coroner's Board and other fun treats!

 Our  class scheduled on Nov. 14th sold out in 2 days so Rita has agreed to do a second class at The Spicy Olive! Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive with a class to help you prepare for holiday entertaining! Rita's classes are always very popular and we love to have her here! Menu: […]

Rita Heikenfeld returns to The Spicy Olive with a class to help you prepare for holiday entertaining! Rita's classes are always very popular and we love to have her here! Menu: Marinated beef tenderloin with garlic, horseradish and rosemary or thyme Polenta with goat cheese and Greek herbs Roasted green beans with toasted hazelnuts (or […]

Kick off the holiday season with great wines and foods to prepare you for the joyful holidays ahead! Melanie and Nicholas will be joined by Samuel Long of Taub Family Selections with some of his favorite holiday wine selections. The wines will be accompanied by some of Melanie's favorite holiday recipes.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon and be pampered with a Holiday High Tea. We will feature holiday treats with the teas served. This is a great opportunity for mothers and daughters to take some time for themselves in the midst of the busy holiday season. You'll also have an chance to do some shopping […]

This wine experience is all about Greece and the olive oil harvest trip Melanie experienced in Oct. 2023. We will enjoy the foods and wines that made this trip so memorable! We will enjoy wines from The Gofas Winery in Nemea ,Greece, a famous wine producing region in Greece. The wines will be paired with […]