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Ciao,
I’m
Danilo
Cortellini
Having spent almost twenty years in the hospitality business, working in some of the finest restaurants across Italy and London I currently hold the position of Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London.
Also founder of Danilo Cortellini Ltd, a food, drink and restaurant consultancy company and TIRAMISOO EVENTS, my London based catering and events company.
Ciao,
I’m
Danilo
Cortellini
Having spent almost twenty years in the hospitality business, working in some of the finest restaurants across Italy and London I currently hold the position of Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London.
Also founder of Danilo Cortellini Ltd, a food, drink and restaurant consultancy company and TIRAMISOO EVENTS, my London based catering and events company.
From Italy...
I am originally from Abruzzo, a small region in Central Italy that is rich in culinary tradition. Beautiful landscapes of the Gran Sasso Mountains and the mild Adriatic coastline inspired my first kitchen experiences with seasonal ingredients that were always fresh, and abundant. Early memories of cooking hark back to running around the kitchen with my brothers and hiding under the table as our grandmother made fresh pasta, complaining about all the noise we were making. Soon, mealtimes became synonymous with family, sharing, and bringing people together, something that still is my driving force today. Before arriving in London in 2010, I travelled throughout Italy gaining experience with industry icons such as Giovanni Rana, the Italian king of pasta and at two Michelin-starred restaurants San Domenico in Imola and Perbellini in Isola Rizza.
...to London
Since being in London, I’ve had several challenging roles, for Restaurant Dolada in Mayfair, at three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester and Knightsbridge’s Michelin starred Zafferano before being offered the position of Head Chef at the Italian Embassy in London. A step away from the pressure of Michelin stars, cooking at the Embassy allows me to go back to my roots where food was about trying to recreate a sense of comfort and home: the very essence of my early aspirations. Cooking for events at the embassy that ranged from intimate dinners to large galas, have boosted my ability to balance professionalism and etiquette with warmth and the personal touch.
...and beyond
This experience encouraged me to take part in BBC2’s MasterChef: The Professionals 2015 fighting my way to the top and ranking as one of the finalists. In 2015 I set up Danilo Cortellini Ltd, a food, drink and restaurant consultancy company that allows me to take part in exciting projects and international exhibitions. In 2016 I published my first cookbook, ‘4 Grosvenor Square’, The menu of the Italian Embassy in London’, both in English and Italian. More recently, I’ve appeared on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and I have successfully opened TIRAMISOO Events, my catering and Events Company based in London.
4 Grosvenor Square, published in both English and Italian is available to buy from Amazon, Waterstones and the best bookshops around the country.
My Book - ‘4 Grosvenor Square’
My first cookbook is a celebration of my time at the Italian Embassy in London, featuring recipes that reflect our day-to-day life; from business lunches to gala dinners, family meals and drinks receptions. Featuring authentic Italian dishes using beautiful Italian products. Dishes include pastas, risottos, main courses, desserts, breads and cakes, all of which can be recreated easily at home.
The book is divided into sections based on the occasion. This provides an insight on how I plan my menus at the Italian Embassy, however, like a meal in any Italian’s home my recipes are designed not to be rushed, they are to be enjoyed both in cooking and eating. I also want to inspire you to create your own version of them.
or buy the Italian version here…
At your service...
My team and I are available and always happy to share our knowledge, experience and expertise by providing a wide range of consultancy services for restaurants and food brands
Whether you are a food brand looking to raise its profile in the hospitality or consumers sector; a new restaurant opening; a struggling restaurant looking for improvement; searching for new ideas for menus or to enhance the efficiency of your kitchen, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We can also provide communications and social media expertise
Our consultancy services include:
- Recipe development
- Meeting financial targets
- Brand development and endorsement
- Event planning and creation
- Staff recruitment and training
- Exhibitions, cooking shows and live demo
- Sourcing/Selecting suppliers
- PR support
So for help and advice please don’t hesitate to get in touch…
Tiramisoo Events
We have a wealth of experience in the private hospitality world providing Authentic Italian hospitality and restaurant quality food in private environments, from intimate dinner parties to large celebrations and corporate receptions for up to 500 people.
We introduce our clients to a warm, stress-free and happy engagement with authentic yet contemporary Italian food, wine and hospitality.
Our catering services can be tailored to meet any corporate or private client’s requirements from business events to private dinners, special occasions and weddings. Our team organise each event with close attention to details and the utmost level of discretion and professionalism.
Our bespoke approach to each menu sets the Tiramisoo Events experience apart from the rest. With specially designed menus featuring top quality ingredients, we providing a fine-dining Italian experience, whatever the event might be. We can offer a vast range of services from venue scouting and event planning to equipment hire.
To find out more on all our services visit tiramisoo.co.uk we’re always happy to help!
Gallery
Multicolour Torellini
Danilo cookery demonstration
Chocolate tiramisù
Celeriac risotto with chestnuts, hazelnuts and rosemary
Lamb, pumpkin, radicchio and coffee
Raspeberries and white chocolate ice cream
Asparagus and sabayon tortellini
Danilo Cortellini
Poached pears frangipane tart
The joy of pasta
Chocolate Torta Fiorentina
Pistachio and raspberries millefeuille
Get in touch…
For any enquiries or to get in touch with Danilo, fill out the details below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you prefer you can email us at info@danilocortellini.com
or call our office on +44 (0) 7780341456
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