- Parma Ham – buy plenty!
- Char-grilled or roasted artichokes in olive oil
- Red and yellow roasted peppers
- Sun-blush tomatoes
- Black and green olives
- Sliced fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkled with torn basil leaves
- Parmesan cheese
- Gorgonzola
- Mozzarella
- Ciabatta bread or rolls
- Focaccia – flavoured with sun-dried tomatoes, olives or rosemary
- Grissini (Italian bread sticks)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh figs
- Mango
- Melon
- Papaya
- Strawberries