This work reported a novel approach for synthesis of dihydrocaffoylated glycerides, consisting of 2 steps: enzymatic synthesis of octyl dihydrocaffeate (as a synthetic intermediate) from octanol and dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA), and enzymatic interesterification of triglycerides with octyl dihydrocaffeate. Due to the good compatibility of the intermediate with triglycerides, an improved volumetric productivity (147 M h -1 (kg Novozym 435) -1) and high enzyme specific activity (up to 9.57 µmol -1min -1(g Novozym 435) -1) have been obtained.