We are deeply saddened to learn that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip has died. We extend our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and all her family.

Send a gift of food and wine with one of our hand filled boxes brimming with treats to enjoy. Show someone you are thinking of them and stock up their fridge and larder - Italian vegetable boxes, store cupboard fillers and delicious range of wines to choose from. Not sure what to send? Call us for bespoke hampers, or advice and we will be delighted to help - 0131 556 6066.   

The Board and family of Valvona & Crolla are thrilled to announce that our fellow director and author Mary Contini has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 List “for services to the Scottish Food Industry and Scottish-Italian Relations”.

"It is a great surprise and joy for me to have been put forward and to be receiving such an honour. I am completely overwhelmed. My thanks go to those who nominated me and especially to my family and colleagues for all their support of my endeavours and especially to Philip, my husband, for his encouragement and wisdom."

Cav. Mary Louise Contini OBE, Bsc Edin

Cold off the press – the first of 2020 organic extra virgin olive oils have arrived….

The ancient Italian tradition of the annual olive harvesting and pressing continues and thrives to this day. Across the country olive farmers have been hard at work  producing delicious, thick creamy extra virgin olive oil to great acclaim and excitement. Join us in savouring the first to hit our shelves this year - marvel of nature that not only nourishes (full of Vitamin E) but adds such a rainbow of flavours to your plate.

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the food heart of Edinburgh…

Capezzana 2020 first press unfiltered. Rich green, voluptuous mouthfeel, fruity and elegant, flavour of artichoke and green almond.

Selvapiana 2020 most northerly of the Tuscan oils. Grassy green, unctuous, pure fruit with intense peppery finish.

 

Our founder and great-grandfather, Alfonso Crolla, did much to help the flegling Italian community in Edinburgh after WW1. 

To celebrate his work the band of his home town of Picinisco in Italy dedicated to him on 21 April 1934, the attached March which we have faithfully recreated with the sounds of the original instruments as laid out in the original manuscript.

Arranged by Philip Contini©; Dr Richard Lee©

We are always excited to see the Valvona & Crolla Italian honey back on our shelves. Spring is in the air at V&C.... Finest quality from a family company. Enjoy with our Pecorino cheeses, as well as on your toast! 

Increased range to order of best quality Italian fruit and vegetables. Prices from £5.99.

Valvona & Crolla is humbled and delighted to have our Royal Warrant for the Supply of Cheese to Her Majesty the Queen renewed until 2025.
We are honoured to supply the Royal Family and thank all the excellent artisan producers that we work with.