Masterclass First courses with Gaetano Trovato

Chef Trovato stands out for his aim of making his territory recognisable in every dish, enhancing the raw ingredient and its intrinsic flavour. For over forty years he has worked to give visibility to the “Artisans of Taste” of his area.

“I believe we must speak through the territory, and without a constant search for its finest products this profession makes little sense.”

He long ago abandoned the use of non-local ingredients and now uses 80% local ingredients, with the remaining 20% coming from Italy. He works with producers such as Laura Peri, Simone Fracassi, Poggio Sorbello and Sant’Ulivieri, focusing on the highest quality of raw ingredients, sustainability and the authenticity of the processes involved.

In 2021 he was named Ambassador by Slow Food and Relais&Chateaux for saving the Valdarno chicken, a symbol of Chianti, from the risk of extinction, having it included in the Ark of Taste thanks also to the work of Laura Peri.

Besides the search for ingredients and hospitality, the Trovato brothers have a great passion for architecture and the art of beauty. Every morning the Chef devotes himself to the flower arrangements and the setting of the dining room. His artistic flair is reflected in his dishes, which he describes as “Architecture to be eaten”.