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Season 7 - Episode 3 - Luigi Vespero - From Culinary into Service and Hospitality !
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In this episode of the ChefJKP podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco interviews Luigi Vespero, an award-winning hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in culinary and hospitality. Luigi shares his journey from Naples to working in top Michelin-starred kitchens in London, including Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's and The Wolseley. He discusses his passion for cooking, his drive to succeed, and the challenges he faced along the way.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Growing up in Naples and early food memories with pizza, meat ragout, and street food.
- Early desires to become a chef and the challenges he faced in pursuing his passion.
- Luigi’s journey to the UK, including his determination to work in Michelin-starred restaurants.
- Luigi’s experience applying for a job with Gordon Ramsay and the difficult interview process.
- The decision to join The Wolseley to grow his career.
- The move to the Middle East.
- Leaving the kitchen to work in Front of the House
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