Francesco Mazzei

Francesco Mazzei (born 1973) is an Italian-born chef. He is considered as one of the leading Italian chefs in the United Kingdom.

Biography
Mazzei was born in 1973 and raised in Cosenza, Southern Italy.

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

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

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

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

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

Awards and recognition

 * 2019: Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Television

 * Celebrity MasterChef
 * James Martin's Saturday Morning
 * Cooking with the Stars