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The Gay Farmer olive oil is easily the best I have ever tasted. I love Mark's story of how it came about, and the personal touch of a handwritten card with my order. When the oil arrived, despite bein... See more
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I am a big fan of this oil, such great flavours and versatility. Supporting small producers like The Gay Farmer is important to me, especially with a product of this quality. My package arrived within... See more
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Met the gay farmer at a Christmas fair very informative , Jan ; Brought online 2 bottles of organic olive oil one for myself and one for a friend , great quality olive oil , service was efficient a... See more
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- #2 of 4 best companies in Olive Oil Producer
- #8 of 61 best companies in Food products supplier
- #2 of 29 best companies in Grocery Store
- #12 of 85 best companies in Health food shop
- #4 of 26 best companies in Organic Food Shop
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THE GAY FARMERS STORY The idea for The Gay Farmer came in the beginning of 2008 after doing my first olive harvest on my mother’s small farm in Moratalla, north west Murcia in Spain. The oil from our harvest tasted wonderful and the idea came to import to the UK and sell to local delis, wholefood and grocery stores. The word spread amongst my friends and, being a gay man, they teased me with, “so what are you now then dear “The Gay Farmer?” The Gay Farmer was born! After 7 harvests with the local Mill and an ever-increasing knowledge of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, I made the decision, on my birthday, in February 2019 whilst at our farm to switch Olive Mills to one of the finest and oldest family run Organic mills in the country. After 6 generations at Cortijo El Tobazo, since 1850 no less, the family produce one of the finest Multi Award Winning Early Harvest Picual Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils available, which cannot be beaten on quality or flavour. Their organic and bio diversity principles are second to none, resulting in an Olive forest, where the land is not rotavated, leaving a sea of green goodness for 197 different species of fauna and flora as nature intended. The Olive Mill is situated at the centre of a 1500-acre estate, ensuring the olives are from tree to press in less than 3 hours to limit oxidization. This preserves maximum health benefits and flavour. Roll on to 2024 and I Qualified as a Olive Oil Sommelier after a intensive course with the Olive Oil Times Education Lab, tasting 100s of oils and learning an in-depth knowledge from cultivation to the finished packaged product, from the leading experts in the world and meeting wonderful like-minded people in the process. 2024 also saw our biggest change in our 12 year history, with shockingly bad harvests across the Mediterranean basin in 2023 we decided to bring another Organic Mill into the fold and change our original classic from an Arbequina & Picual to 100% Arbequina. Along with our premium Early Harvest Picual From Jaen Andalucia we really are offering some of the finest Organic EVOO around. We also have plans to bring to you more Organic EVOO in the very near future with an emphasis on Organic, Single Variety, Quality and Sustainability. At the end of December 2024 we updated our queer cans to include a £1 donation for every can sold for the wonderful akt charity, who's mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ 16-25 year old facing homelessness or a hostile living environment has a safe place to live. So that is the story so far, all that is left to say is “Enjoy”, The Gay Farmer, Multi Award Winning Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils at their finest and as they should be, whilst caring and respecting others and this beautiful planet we live on for generations to come...
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Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Zoe,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review, we do always try our best.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
I am a big fan of this oil!
I am a big fan of this oil, such great flavours and versatility. Supporting small producers like The Gay Farmer is important to me, especially with a product of this quality. My package arrived within a day or two and was well packaged to keep the tins dent free. Also good to support the work of the Albert Kennedy Trust with the Pride edition.
15 September 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Guy,
Thank you so much for your very kind words and support over the years. We really do appreciate it very very much.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Overall the process for ordering was…easy and the items received represent, actually excellent and more than representative
Overall the process for ordering was easy, the visuals on the website match what was received.
The packaging is beautiful and labelling is great.
Product itself is wonderful , the olive oil is light and has a smooth taste
1 September 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Richard,
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5 star review. We do try our very best to deliver the finest Organic EVOO around.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Possibly the best Olive Oil on the UK market!!
Bought the duo set from my local farmers market when TGF was there, I had seen it in several farm shops before & decided to buy/try. Well, I wasn’t disappointed! Truly some of the best oil I’ve ever tasted. I use it daily, and have since bought more from my local farm shop. The taste is divine. I love both types of oil, I can’t choose a favourite. Also love the £1 donation to AKT! Always happy to support LGBTQIA+ charities. Keep up the amazing work and I’ll continue to buy your oil and gift it to friends.
2 August 2025
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Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Lady Chesham,
Wow! Thank you so much for your amazingly kind words of support, we feel truly touched. We do try our very best whilst supporting charities that do so much for the LGBTQIA+ community in the process.
Thank you.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Really good quality oil which is a…
Really good quality oil which is a treat to use and packed full of health benefits
8 September 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for your kind words and indeed our Early Harvest Picual EVOO has a massive polyphenol count of 681mg/kg.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Happy Man,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars, and your amazing support.
Oiljoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Fantastic quality oil
Fantastic quality oil, and love that they provide support for AKT, a brilliant charity. Love the product, my only tiny criticism would be for the can design - the central spout makes it tricky to avoid ending up with a little stray oil in the rim of the tin. Won’t affect me reordering, this is now my first choice olive oil.
31 March 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Stuart,
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5 star review. We agree akt are a wonderful charity and we are very proud to support the amazing work they do. Sorry to hear about the spout problems you have encountered, this is something we are working on to improve for the near future.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Its ben our go to EVOO for over a year…
Its ben our go to EVOO for over a year - really love it. Tastes great, great price and the owner is ace.
24 July 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Gordon,
Thank you as I blush. Really appreciate your support.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Products exactly as described
Products exactly as described. Great tasting olive oil. Has made my salads taste amazing. On the expensive side yet I can't deny how much better it is to supermarket bough oil.
Keep up the great work
28 July 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Damien,
Thank you so much for your kind words. So pleased to have lifted the taste of your salads.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Lovely Olive Oil and helping a good cause
We always buy Gay Farmer olive oil for us and friends. Has a lovely flavour, always delivered quickly and is great that we can also donate to akt.
22 July 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Simon,
Thank you so much for your amazing support and kind words. akt are such an amazing charity which we are very proud to support with the help of our wonderful customers like yourself.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Kay,
Thank you so much for your 5 star review.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Simply the best olive oils…
We’ve been buying these oils for quite a while now and they still rank the best and the service from Mark is brilliant!!!
Having an Italian partner, olive oil is very important in this household!!
24 June 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Julie,
Thank you so much for your very kind words and support over the years, it means the world to us.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Elaine,
Thank you, we do try our best.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
The BEST oil with the BEST branding
The BEST oil with the BEST branding. Found you at Dartmouth Food Festival and have been exclusively ordering your oil ever since. Shipment arrived promptly and well packaged. What's not to love? Gay Farmer olive oil is for life, not just for Pride...
2 June 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Kathryn,
We absolutely love this! I trust we will see you this year at Dartmouth Food Festival.? Thank you so much for the amazing review.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Super happy with my olive oil
Super happy with my olive oil. Received a hand written card in the package too which was a nice touch. Will definitely order again .
2 May 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Julia,
So pleased to hear you're happy with you EVOO and thank you so much for your kind words.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for the 5 star review.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Ordered online for first time
Ordered online for first time, very quick delivery. Excellent olive oil as always 😊
4 April 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Miss C Burwood,
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Fantastic personal friendly service and…
Fantastic personal friendly service and amazing product
31 March 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Keren,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Delicious olive oil in lovely metal…
Delicious olive oil in lovely metal bottles. Love that all packaging is recyclable too
4 February 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Hilary,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we have been using recyclable packaging since 2012 and will always do so.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
Fabulous product
Fabulous product, excellent value, fast delivery, quality packaging.
Who could ask for anything more?
17 January 2025
Reply from The Gay Farmer
Dear Ali,
Thank you so much for your very kind words, we do try our best.
Enjoy!
Very best,
Mark & The Gay Farmer Team
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