Giorgio Locatelli is one internationally renowned Italian chef, known for its refined cuisine, based on the Italian culinary tradition. Born in Corgeno, in Lombardy, in 1963, Locatelli began his career in the kitchen as a teenager, later working in some of the most prestigious restaurants in Italy.
Career in London and Michelin stars
In the 90s, he moved to London to work as head chef of the Zafferano restaurant, where he obtained a Michelin star.
In 2002, he opened his own restaurant, Locanda locatelli, in the heart of London, which has received a Michelin star in 2003 and then the second star in 2019.
Books and first experiences on TV
In addition to his activity as a restaurateur, Locatelli he is also the author of several books of cooking, including “Made in Italy: Food and Stories“, a collection of recipes and stories that celebrate Italian cuisine and its gastronomic culture.
In 2007, he presented the television series “Tony and Giorgio“, along with his friend and fellow chef, Antony Worrall Thompson.
The experience as co-host of Masterchef
In 2019 he became the co-host of "MasterChef Italia", one of the most popular Italian TV shows.
The absence in some episodes of Masterchef 12: what happened?
Giorgio Locatelli was forced to skip some episodes of Masterchef 12 due to a little sickness. The story happened in Valle d'Aosta, during the external rehearsal of the talent brigade.
Bruno Barbieri made the announcement upon returning from outside, specifying that Locatelli had felt ill as soon as he climbed the mountain. To defuse the situation, Antonino Cannavacciuolo joked, stating that he had heard him on the phone but that "nothing was understood".
Fortunately, the chef is fine and the illness was only a passing health problem.
Giorgio Locatelli's kitchen
George is one innovative chef, with an approach creative and modern to the kitchen. He is known for his ability to create tasty and delicious dishes with quality ingredients.
Giorgio's kitchen is a fusion of tradition and innovation. He loves to explore flavors of the world, with a deep knowledge of Italian cuisine.
The relationship with food sustainability
George is also a strong advocate of food sustainability. Promotes organic farming, the responsible fishing and the use of seasonal products. Furthermore, he is a great defender of the territory, with many related projects to gastronomic education.
Giorgio Locatelli is a talented chef who has made his voice heard all over the world. He is a great example for all those who want to make cooking a profession.
