Francesco Mazzei

Francesco Mazzei
Born1973 (age 51–52)
Cerchiara di Calabria, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationChef
AwardsOrder of Merit of the Italian Republic
Websitewww.cheffrancescomazzei.com

Francesco Mazzei (born 1973) is an Italian-born chef.[1][2] He is considered as one of the leading Italian chefs in the United Kingdom.[3][4]

Biography

Mazzei was born in 1973 and raised in Cosenza, Southern Italy.[5][6]

From 2008 to 2015, Mazzei worked for L'Anima, where he served as the chef-patron.[6][7] Before joining L'Anima, he was the head of St. Alban restaurant.[7]

In March 2015, Mazzei joined D&D London and became the head of Sartoria.[7][8] In the same year, Mazzei's debut cookbook, Mezzogiorno: Southern Italian Cooking, was published.[9]

In 2017, Mazzei opened Radici and Fiume for D&D.[10]

In May 2023, Mazzei collaborated with Corinthia Palace in Malta to serve Italian cuisine in the hotel.[11]

Among the dishes developed by him include Pastachina con N'Duja, a lasagna he developed based on the recipe of his mother.[6]

Awards and recognition

Bibliography

  • Mezzogiorno: Southern Italian Cooking (2015)[9]

Television

References

  1. ^ "Francesco Mazzei on Disneyland's food, cobra curry and his travel life". The Independent. December 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Sawa, Dale Berning; Sawa, Interview by Dale Berning (December 4, 2015). "Francesco Mazzei's final meal" – via The Guardian.
  3. ^ Vines, Richard. "Top Italian chef's easy recipe for spaghetti carbonara at home". The Detroit News.
  4. ^ Vines, Richard (November 28, 2020). "Francesco Mazzei's Beginners' Recipe for Making Pizza Margherita". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ "My addresses: chef-patron Francesco Mazzei on Cosenza, Calabria". Financial Times.
  6. ^ a b c Vines, Richard (March 26, 2015). "Chef Mazzei Leaves L'Anima Restaurant in London's City District". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ a b c Vines, Richard (June 17, 2015). "Chef Francesco Mazzei to Head Mayfair Restaurant Sartoria". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ McCoy, Frankie (November 14, 2016). "Francesco Mazzei: To me, leftover food is beautiful". Evening Standard.
  9. ^ a b Vines, Richard (January 5, 2016). "How to Cook the Best Food Southern Italy Has to Offer". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  10. ^ Norum, Ben (February 2, 2017). "Francesco Mazzei to launch southern Italian restaurant Radici in N1". Evening Standard.
  11. ^ "Francesco Mazzei at Villa Corinthia". Corinthia.
  12. ^ "Francesco Mazzei, nominato Cavaliere il cuoco che ha conquistato Londra". la Repubblica (in Italian). 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  13. ^ "BBC One - MasterChef, Series 14, Episode 16". BBC.
  14. ^ https://www.itv.com/watch/james-martins-saturday-morning/2a5159/2a5159a0191
  15. ^ Power, Ed (August 17, 2021). "The charming Cooking with the Stars ended with a thrilling finale". inews.co.uk.