Bio
Mauro Raspa
I was born in South West Sardinia in the late 60s, since i was a small boy I loved watching and helping my dear mother cooking traditional local cuisine.
At the age of 14 I enrolled in "Istituto Alberghiero in Arzachena"( Hotel and Catering Insitute in the Smerald Coast) were I started to develop my passion for food.
I have worked in the hotel and catering industry since, first as a commis chef in 3 star hotels in South west of Sardinia during the summer seasons whiles tin the winter I was studying at the Hotelier school.
By the time I reached my 5th year in the hotelier school I had the opportunity to work in 5 star hotels in Costa Smeralda (Smerald Coast North of Sardinia) for three summer season, learning and understanding a great deal about Houte Cuisine and fine dining. I moved to London at the age of 19 and in the past 28 years I have enriched my knowledge of cooking techniques and flavors even further having worked along side fantastic chefs from India, China, Spain, Lebanon and many more working as a chef de Partie in several restaurants in the financial heart of London "The City" During such time I have also had the opportunity to come out of the kitchen and Manage several restaurants in Self ridges (Exclusive shopping store,with the same prestige as Harrods), for over 8 years.
After that time I have worked for 3 years at the Barbican centre( One of the biggest art and cultural centers in London) as a Senior Restaurant Manager and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.
During such time I have enjoyed the experience and I have learned great amounts in regard of marketing, coordinating people and events and much more.
Now I am back to where my passion is, in the kitchen, and I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Currently I am The Head Chef of three Academies in South East London, producing over 2000 meals per day, I have come full circle and that is were I belong.
I am still learning and passing on my knowledge to my staff, that is what I love and may it long continue.
Company - Restaurant: Head Chef Harris Academy Crystal Palace
Location: London England
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