Gianfranco Chiarini
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Gianfranco Chiarini is an Italian chef from Ferrara, Italy. Chiarini's culinary style is Italian nouvelle fusion cuisine. His career has included work in Michelin restaurants, cruise lines and deluxe hotels as well as consultancy, food engineering and research and development (R&D).
, Italy
and raised in a multicultural environment with Italian-Colombian origins, growing up between Italy
, Venezuela
and the United States
. Chiarini was born to Luciano Chiarini Toselli, a marketing professional and Leonor Gonzales de Chiarini an interior designer.
, Selena
and contemporary rock band Maná. Barranco also became the opening band at the Feria de Cali in Colombia where many Latin-American singers have performed. Chiarini performed as one of the lead vocalists of the band from 1993–1996, until he decided to continue his career as a chef.
In 1996, Chiarini returned to the United States where he enrolled at the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute and pursued culinary studies while gaining practical experience in restaurants, dividing his weekends learning banqueting techniques from the back of the house to the front of the house.
After completing his degree at the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute, he moved to France where he enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu
Paris.
While at Le Cordon Bleu
he worked at Michelin restaurants under master chefs like Alain Dutournier chef/owner of Carré des Feuillants, and later while in Rome, Italy working under Executive Chef Heinz Beck at La Pergola Restaurant. Back in his hometown of Ferrara, Italy Chiarini worked as a sous chef at Antichi Sapori and Hostaria Savonarola. He later moved to Germany where he was offered the opportunity to run the kitchen along with the Executive Chef and owner, S. Leypold, at The Pirsch Mühle.
and Marriott hotels. In Kuwait he became executive chef for the Courtyard Deluxe Edition of Marriott Hotels. He established the signature and deluxe Nord-Italian specialties restaurant Il Forno and two Chaines des Rotisseurs.
In Kuwait, Chiarini prepared dinners for the late Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his family. He also became a TV chef with broadcasting channel Al Rai TV where he participated in more than 50 cooking shows.
Chiarini worked in Spain, the U.K. and Ireland as well as Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. In Africa Chiarini worked for the Starwood hotels chain at the Sheraton Luxury Collection in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. In Ethiopia
, Chiarini served a former U.S. President, the president of Israel Shimon Peres
, Presidents of the (AU) African Union, and Egyptian ex-President Hosni Mubarak.
His time in Asia was spent learning about the food and culture, giving him an appreciation and understanding of the Asian culture. Countries like China, Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines have assisted him in developing new culinary fusion cuisine.
In 2010 Chiarini published his first cookbook, "The New Renaissance of Italian Fusion Cuisine 1.0" (The Emerald Book). The Australian food, wine and travel authority, VisitVineyards.com, placed Chiarini's book in first position for the best top twelve, and most beautiful culinary books for the 2010–2011 year in conjunction with the current culinary cook book from Noma
Restaurant. Noma
is currently rated as the best restaurant in the world, according to the Huffington Post, San Pellegrino's 50 Best Restaurants and Restaurant Magazine's Top 50
.
In January 2011, Chiarini was featured as Star chef in 8 Magazine (Thamāniya) from Saudi Arabia
.
May 1, 2011, Chiarini is invited to appear on Turkish CNN
where he is interviewed by CNN reporter Pinar Esen regarding the Trilogy series of his books “The New Renaissance of Italian Fusion Cuisine 1.0 . The interview succeeds the premier wine event “Kayra Terra Wines and Food Festival” in Istanbul, Turkey where Chiarini is guest Chef. The event included a Michelin Gala seven course menu assembled for VIP personalities at the Italian restaurant Mia Mensa, one of Istanbul’s most popular restaurants since inception. The annual event brings together world famous chefs and wine lovers at the “World Cuisine with Terra” which shares a unique harmony of wine with world cuisine .
On June 4, 2011, Chiarini launches the first upscale Italian restaurant in Kolkata, India, Casa Toscana . Upon completing the opening of Casa Toscana, Chiarini bids farewell to India inviting Kolkata’s prominent to a lavish dining experience at Afraa; Kolkota’s first corporate lounge and restaurant .
The dinner included a small proprietary guest list including Beth Payne, U.S. Consul General Kolkata, India; well-known industrialist Harsh Neotia and celebrity wife Madhu Neotia; Indian fashion designer Anamika Khanna; couture jeweler Raj Mahtani as well as other affluent Bengali citizens .
As of 2011, Chiarini works from Italy, for a food ingredients manufacturing company based in Hamburg, Germany. As their European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) Corporate Executive Consultant Chef, he produces and creates new culinary concepts for commercial brands all over the world.
Early life
Gianfranco Chiarini was born in FerraraFerrara
Ferrara is a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. It is situated 50 km north-northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km north...
, Italy
Italy
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and raised in a multicultural environment with Italian-Colombian origins, growing up between Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Chiarini was born to Luciano Chiarini Toselli, a marketing professional and Leonor Gonzales de Chiarini an interior designer.
Personal life
On September 7, 2010, Chiarini married Anna Kinga Jarosławska, now Anna Chiarini, born in Słupsk, Poland, a Media studies and Italian literature graduate at the University of Hamburg, Germany. They currently reside in Ferrara, Italy.Music career
Chiarini played music in his earlier years, first as a rock singer in pubs and nightclubs opening for American rock bands. Later he became a singer with the salsa band Barranco Mix. The band played in the Johnny Canales show in Corpus Christi, Texas with Queen of TejanoSelena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
, Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
and contemporary rock band Maná. Barranco also became the opening band at the Feria de Cali in Colombia where many Latin-American singers have performed. Chiarini performed as one of the lead vocalists of the band from 1993–1996, until he decided to continue his career as a chef.
Early career
In 1986, Chiarini enrolled in the Instituto de Alta Gastronomia de Caracas, Venezuela, which has since been closed. During this time Chiarini studied and worked in several restaurants.In 1996, Chiarini returned to the United States where he enrolled at the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute and pursued culinary studies while gaining practical experience in restaurants, dividing his weekends learning banqueting techniques from the back of the house to the front of the house.
After completing his degree at the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute, he moved to France where he enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with 35 schools on five continents serving 20,000 students annually. Its primary education focus is on hospitality management and the culinary arts...
Paris.
While at Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with 35 schools on five continents serving 20,000 students annually. Its primary education focus is on hospitality management and the culinary arts...
he worked at Michelin restaurants under master chefs like Alain Dutournier chef/owner of Carré des Feuillants, and later while in Rome, Italy working under Executive Chef Heinz Beck at La Pergola Restaurant. Back in his hometown of Ferrara, Italy Chiarini worked as a sous chef at Antichi Sapori and Hostaria Savonarola. He later moved to Germany where he was offered the opportunity to run the kitchen along with the Executive Chef and owner, S. Leypold, at The Pirsch Mühle.
Professional career
In 2000 Chiarini moved to the Middle East where he took a position as a consultant at Intercontinental Hotels, Oman. He also consulted for Al Bustan Palace and Shangri-La Hotels. Later he moved to Bahrain, and developed culinary concepts for MövenpickMövenpick
Mövenpick may refer to:*Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts*Mövenpick Ice Cream...
and Marriott hotels. In Kuwait he became executive chef for the Courtyard Deluxe Edition of Marriott Hotels. He established the signature and deluxe Nord-Italian specialties restaurant Il Forno and two Chaines des Rotisseurs.
In Kuwait, Chiarini prepared dinners for the late Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his family. He also became a TV chef with broadcasting channel Al Rai TV where he participated in more than 50 cooking shows.
Chiarini worked in Spain, the U.K. and Ireland as well as Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. In Africa Chiarini worked for the Starwood hotels chain at the Sheraton Luxury Collection in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. In Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
, Chiarini served a former U.S. President, the president of Israel Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres
GCMG is the ninth President of the State of Israel. Peres served twice as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel and once as Interim Prime Minister, and has been a member of 12 cabinets in a political career spanning over 66 years...
, Presidents of the (AU) African Union, and Egyptian ex-President Hosni Mubarak.
His time in Asia was spent learning about the food and culture, giving him an appreciation and understanding of the Asian culture. Countries like China, Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines have assisted him in developing new culinary fusion cuisine.
In 2010 Chiarini published his first cookbook, "The New Renaissance of Italian Fusion Cuisine 1.0" (The Emerald Book). The Australian food, wine and travel authority, VisitVineyards.com, placed Chiarini's book in first position for the best top twelve, and most beautiful culinary books for the 2010–2011 year in conjunction with the current culinary cook book from Noma
Noma
Noma may refer to:* NOMA * Noma * Noma * Noma, Florida, United States* NoMa, Washington, D.C., United States* Noma pony* Noma Prize, a group of Japanese literary awards* New Orleans Museum of Art...
Restaurant. Noma
Noma
Noma may refer to:* NOMA * Noma * Noma * Noma, Florida, United States* NoMa, Washington, D.C., United States* Noma pony* Noma Prize, a group of Japanese literary awards* New Orleans Museum of Art...
is currently rated as the best restaurant in the world, according to the Huffington Post, San Pellegrino's 50 Best Restaurants and Restaurant Magazine's Top 50
Restaurant (magazine) Top 50
The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants is produced by British magazine Restaurant based on a poll of international chefs, restaurateurs, gourmands and restaurant critics. In addition to the main ranking, the Chef's Choice list is based on votes from the fifty head chefs from the restaurants...
.
In January 2011, Chiarini was featured as Star chef in 8 Magazine (Thamāniya) from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
.
May 1, 2011, Chiarini is invited to appear on Turkish CNN
CNN Turk
CNN Türk is the Turkish version of the popular cable news channel CNN. CNN Türk is a nationwide channel broadcasting exclusively in Turkey, owned by Time Warner and Doğan Medya Grubu, broadcasting since October 11, 1999. It has its headquarters in Istanbul....
where he is interviewed by CNN reporter Pinar Esen regarding the Trilogy series of his books “The New Renaissance of Italian Fusion Cuisine 1.0 . The interview succeeds the premier wine event “Kayra Terra Wines and Food Festival” in Istanbul, Turkey where Chiarini is guest Chef. The event included a Michelin Gala seven course menu assembled for VIP personalities at the Italian restaurant Mia Mensa, one of Istanbul’s most popular restaurants since inception. The annual event brings together world famous chefs and wine lovers at the “World Cuisine with Terra” which shares a unique harmony of wine with world cuisine .
On June 4, 2011, Chiarini launches the first upscale Italian restaurant in Kolkata, India, Casa Toscana . Upon completing the opening of Casa Toscana, Chiarini bids farewell to India inviting Kolkata’s prominent to a lavish dining experience at Afraa; Kolkota’s first corporate lounge and restaurant .
The dinner included a small proprietary guest list including Beth Payne, U.S. Consul General Kolkata, India; well-known industrialist Harsh Neotia and celebrity wife Madhu Neotia; Indian fashion designer Anamika Khanna; couture jeweler Raj Mahtani as well as other affluent Bengali citizens .
As of 2011, Chiarini works from Italy, for a food ingredients manufacturing company based in Hamburg, Germany. As their European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) Corporate Executive Consultant Chef, he produces and creates new culinary concepts for commercial brands all over the world.
Official websites
- Official Chef Gianfranco Chiarini site: http://www.executivechefgianfrancochiarini.com
- Chiarini Culinary Consultants site: http://chiariniculinaryconsultancy.com
- Chef Gianfranco Chiarini blogger site: http://executivechefgianfrancochiarini.blogspot.com