Spanish Tapas Style Lunch Series at Olive View Ranch – March 1st, 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 March 1st, 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 March 1st
Spanish Grazing Station
Spanish Papas Bravas | Organic California San Marzano Tomato Tapenade | Pork Belly & White Bean Salad | Wood Grilled Bread | Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Mushroom & Goat Cheese
Flat Breads
Serrano Ham | Tomato Sofrito | Manchego | Arugula | Red Onion
Leeks & Onion | Marcona Almond & White Bean Puree | Broccoli Rabe | Drizzle with Spanish Romesco Sauce
Entrees
Gulf Shrimp Escabeche Salad | Marinated Tomato & Eggplant Tapenade | Pickled Peppers | Asparagus | Snap Peas | Baby Potatoes | Chili Nora Bread Crumbs
Potato & Pacific Cod Fritters | Tarragon Olive Oil Aioli
Spanish Seafood Bake | Mussels | Shrimp | Bay Scallops | Calamari | Chorizo Calasparra Rice | Organic Tomato Sofrito with Fresh Basil Olive Oil
Wood Grilled Picanha Steak | Garlic Olive Oil Wood Fired Mushrooms | Roasted Garlic & Tomato Escabeche
Dessert
Pear Olive Oil Cake | Marcona Almond Caramel Crumble | Almond Whipped Cream
*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 – March 1st!
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.