Little Olive Oil is pleased to collaborate with Peckham Bazaar and chef-owner John Gionleka, who joins us as brand ambassador. This partnership developed naturally, inspired by a shared passion for Albanian food, ingredients, and culture.
Peckham Bazaar is a well-regarded London restaurant with a loyal following, celebrated for its open-fire cooking and relaxed, seasonal dishes. The menu features Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean influences, with flavours from Albanian, Turkish, Greek, and Iranian cuisines throughout. It has a distinctive character and a strong sense of place, which is exactly why it felt like the perfect setting for Little Olive Oil.
The partnership started simply, through conversation, tasting the new harvest, and spending time around food. It quickly grew into something more, rooted in a shared understanding of how extra virgin olive oil naturally fits into cooking.
How the Peckham Bazaar Collaboration Showcases Little Olive Oil
At Peckham Bazaar, the emphasis is on showcasing our extra virgin olive oils in a way that allows each one to be truly appreciated. One dish at a time is highlighted and finished in the restaurant with a specific extra virgin olive oil, allowing its individual flavour profile to come through clearly. This approach gives each pairing its own moment, demonstrating how the right extra virgin olive oil can elevate a dish and how naturally it complements different types of food.
Over the next year, John will develop a series of 12 seasonal dishes, each showcasing a different extra virgin olive oil from the Little Olive Oil collection. These recipes will reflect the style of cooking that has made Peckham Bazaar so renowned, and will be shared across our website and social media platforms over the coming months.
Alongside this, we will be collaborating on video content about food, Albania, and the role of extra virgin olive oil, providing a closer look at the ideas behind the dishes and ingredients. The Peckham Bazaar terrace will also get a refresh, with Little Olive Oil sponsoring the space.
Experience Little Olive Oil at Peckham Bazaar
If you haven’t been to Peckham Bazaar yet, it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s the kind of place where the food, atmosphere, and people come together effortlessly, making it perfect for sharing plates with friends.
As the collaboration progresses, keep an eye out for the featured dish on the menu finished with Little Olive Oil extra virgin olive oil. It’s the best way to enjoy each pairing, and maybe you’ll take a little inspiration home with you.
Book a table, gather a few friends, and enjoy it properly. The Peckham Bazaar restaurant is located at 119 Consort Rd, London SE15 3RU. Visit the Peckham Bazaar website for more information.
