Winner of “Il Ristorante Degli Chef”

“Growing up in Sydney in Australia I learnt not only traditional Italian cooking techniques but also to embrace different ingredients and cultures to enhance the flavour of my dishes. Italians tend to shy away from using spices in cooking which gave me a big advantage in the competition. I demonstrated that by adding a simple ingredient such as smoked paprika to a classic dish like Carbonara you can enhance the flavour and take the dish to the next level.”

About Chef Valter Di Cecco, he was born and raised in Sydney. Both his parents are Italian migrants from the Abruzzo region. He came on holidays to Rome and never went back. Chef Valter competed on an Italian reality cooking show (similar to Masterchef) called "Il Ristorante Degli Chef" on RAI 2 and won. He is passionate about food, cooking and wants to share the corners of his favourite city, Rome, with you.

Chef Valter has 20 years experience in the hospitality industry and is also a graduate of the prestigious ALMA - Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana of Parma, Italy.

Now days he runs his “Chef Valter - Walking Food Tour” and runs cooking classes in the heart of Rome. Chef Valter is also available for team building events, private catering and as a personal chef.

So, if you are after authentic Italian food or want to experience what Italians eat on a daily basis or you would like to take a cooking class contact him on dicecco@gmail.com and let Chef Valter organise the perfect culinary experience. Whether it be 5 star or simple street food or just visiting the local market, a memorable, satisfying experience is guaranteed.