Communions
Communion favours with extra virgin olive oil
Surprise your guests with a favour that won't end up in a drawer. Miniatures of singular extra virgin olive oil, selected by a professional taster, with customisable packaging.
May-June season: order 3 weeks aheadDigital mockup included5.0 · 111 reseñas·Oleoteca in Granada
Let's be honest: most communion favours end up in a drawer or straight in the bin. A packet of sugared almonds, a cross-shaped keyring, a fridge magnet... There's nothing wrong with them, but there's nothing special either. Extra virgin olive oil is different: it gets opened, smelled, used in the kitchen and remembered. It's a gift that makes sense, adds value, and is enjoyed.
And when that oil has been selected by Mercedes Uceda, professional taster, the whole thing changes. It's not just any supermarket oil in a pretty bottle. It's a real extra virgin olive oil, from producers who care for their olive trees like a garden, with a sensory profile that surprises even those who think 'all olive oil tastes the same'. It's a gift with substance, with history, rooted in our Mediterranean culture.
Options for your communion
Three formats designed for different budgets and celebration styles. All customisable.
Most popular
Individual miniature (100 ml)
From €6.99/unit
The most popular option for communions. A 100 ml bottle of singular extra virgin olive oil, perfect as an individual favour. Available in some of the varieties and blends from our menu.
- Customisable label with name and date
- All varieties available
- Minimum 25 units for personalisation
- No minimum for standard Molino & Cata format
Duo box with two varieties
From €13.90/unit
Two 100 ml miniatures in a gift box: one smooth variety (Arbequina) and one intense (Picual). Guests discover that not all olive oil tastes the same. A small at-home tasting experience.
- Customisable box with name and date
- Two varieties selected for contrast
- Includes mini tasting sheet (optional)
- Minimum 15 units
Families
Family gourmet pack
From €19.50/unit
For communions where you want the favour to be more than just a memento. A 250 ml bottle of singular EVOO in an elegant case with a personalised card. The gift the guests' families will truly appreciate.
- 250 ml bottle in gift case
- Oil from Selection or Premium collection
- Card with personalised message
- No minimum order
Why olive oil for a communion?
We understand the hesitation. 'Olive oil as a communion favour?' It sounds odd at first. But think about it:
- It's original — Nobody expects to receive a Premium oil at a communion. It's that different touch that sparks conversation among guests.
- It gets used — It's not decorative. It goes home, gets tried on toast, gets used for cooking. A gift with real shelf life.
- The whole family enjoys it — Parents and grandparents appreciate a quality gourmet product. It's not a toy that breaks or a sweet that's gone in two minutes.
- It has meaning — Olive oil is part of our Mediterranean culture, our land, our way of sharing a table. Giving oil is giving tradition.
- It's healthy — The pillar of the Mediterranean diet. A gift that brings health, flavour and culinary culture.
How the process works
Three steps and you're done. We take care of everything.
- 1
Tell us what you need
Number of guests, communion date, preferred format and whether you want personalisation. Write to us on WhatsApp or email.
- 2
Receive a quote and mockup
Within 24-48 hours we'll send a proposal with prices and, if personalisation is included, a digital mockup of the label or box.
- 3
Preparation and shipping
We prepare each favour by hand at our Granada boutique. Insured shipping to all of Spain. For communions in Granada, we deliver in person.
Personalisation for your communion
Bespoke label
We design the label with the child's name, the communion date and the colours or motifs you choose. We send a digital proof before printing.
Personalised box
Kraft, white or coloured boxes with name and date. We can also include a ribbon, a card or any extra detail.
Mini tasting sheet
A small card explaining the oil variety, its origin and how to taste it. An educational touch guests appreciate.
Card with message
We include a card with a personalised thank-you message. Written by you or with a text we suggest.
Deadlines and shipping
Communions are concentrated in May and June. It's the busiest season and it's worth planning ahead:
- Standard orders (no personalisation): 3-5 business days
- Personalised orders: 2-3 weeks from design approval
- Peak season (May-June): we recommend ordering at least one month in advance
We ship to mainland Spain, Balearic Islands, the entire EU and the United Kingdom. Free shipping on the peninsula for orders over €39.
Frequently asked questions about communion favours
Minimum for communion favours?
25 for personalised label. No minimum for standard.
Recommended format?
100ml miniature most popular. Duo boxes for something special.
Personalised card included?
Yes, with personalised message. Optional mini tasting card.
How long?
3-5 days standard. 2-3 weeks personalised. May-June: one month.
Suitable for children?
Whole family enjoys it. Parents and grandparents especially appreciate it.
Options under 10 euros?
Yes, miniatures from 6.99 euros.
Can I request a sample?
Visit oleoteca. Not in Granada? We advise via WhatsApp.
Need more units later?
We keep the design, produce quickly.
Formats without personalisation?
Yes, standard packaging, no minimum. 3-5 days.
Why choose Molino & Cata
We are a specialist olive oil boutique dedicated to extra virgin olive oil in Granada's historic centre, at Calle Paz, 12, Centro, 18002 Granada. We are not a middleman or a marketplace: we personally select every oil that enters our shop.
Mercedes Uceda, our co-founder and professional taster, tastes and evaluates every harvest. She knows the producers, visits the olive oil mills and understands the process from tree to bottle. That rigour ensures every communion favour that leaves our boutique contains an exceptional oil.
You can come and visit us and taste the oils before deciding. We offer free tastings with no commitment. And if you have any questions, we're just a phone call away.
«Expectations exceeded. They advised me on the communion keepsake for my son and it was a great success. Close attention, top-quality product and impeccable presentation. Without a doubt, an original, elegant and useful keepsake. I'll definitely be back.»
Shall we prepare your communion favours?
Tell us how many guests you have, which format you like and whether you want personalisation. We'll send a quote within 24 hours.
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