This year we welcome Ottavio as the presenter of the Leichhardt MarketPlace Cooking Stage.
Born in Puglia, Southern Italy, Ottavio is driven by a passion to grow and set a modern standard in the world of food and service.
He loves to share his wide knowledge and experience of the hospitality industry in Australia and draws on his Italian heritage where food is everything!
Demonstrations will be updated in the lead-up to Festa with more details and a finalised timetable. This timetable is subject to change.
| 10:30 am | Schibello’s Coffee Time! |
| The Perfect Coffee Done Your Way: Moka, Espresso Machine And Drip Coffee! | |
| 11:00 am | Locantro Bakery & Fine Foods – Pino Locantro |
| Savoury Treats To Tickle Your Palate | |
| 11:30 am | Head Chef Paolo Gatto – Cannoli and Sicilian Delights |
| We Never Say No To Cannoli! | |
| 12:00 pm | Noi Restaurant – Alessandro Intini and Federica Costa |
| Pasta Fresca Masterclass: Bottoni Pasta | |
| 1:00 pm | Alba Salentinian Restaurant – Gianmarco Cucurachi |
| Bucatini Terra Nostra: From Salento To Sydney A Connection Of Love And Pasta | |
| 1:30 pm | Salumeria Norcino – Fabio Battisti |
| Old School Done Well: The Authentic Carbonara With Home Made Guanciale | |
| 2:00 pm | Cars, Food and Culture |
| Volkswagen Bee Sting Cake Homage To “Capri” | |
| 2:30 pm | La Botte D ’Oro – Nonna Angelina |
| Meatballs by Nonna! | |
| 3:00 pm | Capriccio Osteria – Nicole Bampton |
| The Perfect Xmas Recipe: Beetroot and Vodka Cured Salmon |
