Francesco Mazzei
Francesco Mazzei, a Calabrian chef who has been living in London for many years, is one of the UK’s most renowned chefs of the moment.
Never abandoning the flavours and traditions of Calabria, Mazzei has conquered London with three restaurants (La Sartoria, Radici and Fiume) and has often been a judge in the last editions of Masterchef UK.
His cuisine is authentic and innovative, and he creates dishes that enhance the Italian culinary tradition with a modern twist.
Thanks to the “Grana Padano Tailor Made” project, Francesco Mazzei had the opportunity to visit the Grana Padano PDO production area. In this exciting journey, chef Mazzei has discovered the entire productive process, from the first steps of production to the ageing warehouses and cutting of a wheel and to the use of Grana Padano in delicious recipes.
Fresh pasta masterclass with chef Mazzei event
Check out highlights from the fresh pasta masterclass, Francesco Mazzei hosted in his London restaurant, Radici for key UK food influencers
Pasta Straccia recipe with Chef Mazzei
Francesco Mazzei demonstrates how to make his pasta “straccia” with wild mushrooms and Grana Padano PDO Riserva with fresh pasta in his London restaurant, Radici
Francesco Mazzei presents Grana Padano PDO
During his visit on Lake Garda, Francesco visits a Grana Padano production plant and sees firsthand how it is made.
Francesco Mazzei in the Grana Padano “Kitchen”
During his visit on Lake Garda, Francesco visits a Grana Padano production plant and sees firsthand how it is made.
Francesco Mazzei shows us that time is essential for Grana Padano PDO
During his visit in a Grana Padano production facility, Francesco experiences the wonder of a Grana Padano ageing warehouse and gets to test a wheel of cheese, before fire-branding it.
Francesco Mazzei & the importance of the quality tests for Grana Padano PDO
Francesco gets a lesson on the importance of the quality tests for each wheel of Grana Padano PDO and how to crack a wheel open.
Francesco Mazzei’s Grana Padano Doughnut
You think doughnuts are only sweet? Francesco shows us how to make a delicious savoury Grana Padano Doughnut! Enjoy!
Francesco Mazzei’s Grana Padano and Sardine Salad
While on Lake Garda, Francesco prepares a healthy and delicious Sardine Salad with Grana Padano with Massimo Fezzardi, Chef of Esplanade, a wonderful lake side, Michelin-star restaurant.
