Lunch Series at Olive View Ranch – February 8th, 2025
Spend less time in the kitchen & more time enjoying incredible food with your family & friends at Olive View Ranch. Join us for a new Chef Lunch Series on February 8th, 2025.
These intimate lunches will sell out quickly & are offered exclusively by Temecula Olive Oil Company. *Due to the nature of this event all ticket sales are final.
Chef's Menu February 8th
Grazing
Olive Oil Eggplant Caponata | Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Pesto | Marinated Burrata Cheese
Butternut Squash Olive Oil Hummus Topped with Pumpkin Seed | Marinated Olives | House Made Breads
Pizzas
Italian Sausage | Broccoli Rabe | Roasted Garlic | Caramelized Onion
Pea Green Pesto | Snow Peas | Parmesan Crema | Pancetta
Entrees
Citrus Salad | Whipped Goat Cheese | Pomegranate | Arugula | Fennel | Pistachio
Olive Oil Potato Rosti | Smoked Wild Salmon | Capers | Crème Fraiche | Dill
Temecula Olive Oil Company Harissa Spice & Olive Oil Chicken Lollipops | Pearl Pasta | Pickled Peppers | Snow Peas | King Trumpet Mushrooms
Horseradish & Bread Crusted Pacific Cod | Olive Oil Romesco | Grilled Asparagus & Citrus Blood Orange Olive Oil Mustard Glaze
Dessert
Pecan Crusted Olive Oil Brownies
*Price does not include wine. Wine will be available for purchase.
We look forward to seeing you at our Chef Lunch Series at Olive View Ranch – February 8th!
Chef Russell Hawkins
Chef Russell Hawkins – Bio
Chef Russell Hawkins’ culinary journey began at the age of 16 with his first job in a pizza shop, igniting a passion for food that would shape his career. Committed to becoming a chef, he was fortunate to apprentice under his first mentor, a protégé of the legendary Paul Bocuse of Lyon, France. This experience opened doors to work with some of the most acclaimed chefs in the world, including Charlie Trotter in Chicago and the esteemed Joël Robuchon at his Michelin 3-star restaurant in Las Vegas.
Known for his hands-on approach, Chef Hawkins is dedicated to creating everything from scratch, sourcing only the finest, clean ingredients, and fostering strong relationships with local farmers. His commitment to fresh, sustainable ingredients has made him highly sought after in some of Southern California’s top country clubs.
At TOOC, we are thrilled to showcase Chef Russell’s innovative approach to food, where he expertly highlights the beauty of our olive oils and vinegars, crafting dishes that celebrate the gifts of nature. His passion for food and dedication to quality shine through in every plate he prepares.