Chef Francesco Dibenedetto : Italian roots, British best ingredients and French technics.
 
- 2 Stars in London
- Executive Head Chef @ Brooklands by Claude Bosi
- Â Best British ingredients with exquisite cooking
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Born in Barletta, Apulia, Italy, Francesco Dibenedetto began his culinary training at IPSSAR ‘A. Perotti’ (Professional Institute of State for Food and Wine). His first roles in the hospitality industry were at various established Restaurants across Italy, starting as First Commis Tournant, and working his way through the ranks (1997-2003).
Born in a small town close to south coast of Italy, he quickly understood the value of seasonality and the importance of eating with simplicity , which inspired and drove Francesco to search to develop is foundation with modern technique.
Often participating in World culinary competitions, Francesco won many awards and gold medals when was an official member and captain of the Italian National Culinary Team before moving to Dubai with the new opening of  Four Seasons Golf Club, initially as Chef de Partie, then Junior Sous Chef (2004-05). In 2005, he moved to London to work as Demi Chef de Partie under Michel Roux Jr at Le Gavroche, where he remained for two years, before moving to Joel Robuchon’s La Table in Monte Carlo (2007-10) Chef de Partie.
Francesco then returned to London as Sous Chef at Le Gavroche (2010-14), and simultaneously did stages at internationally acclaimed restaurants such as Grant Achatz’s three Michelin-starred Alinea in Chicago, two Michelin-starred Charlie Trotter’s, also in Chicago (since closed), Richard Ekebus’ two Michelin-starred Amber in Hong Kong, and Gordon Ramsay’s three Michelin-starred Royal Hospital Road in London.
Francesco’s role then expanded to work with Chef Albert Roux as Executive Chef, where he oversaw all the restaurants and catering events within the group, including the Wimbledon Championships (2013-14).
In 2015, Francesco accepted his first role as Head Chef, joining Claude Bosi at his two Michelin-starred Hibiscus in Mayfair, London where he remained for 2 years.
In 2017 Francesco and Chef Claude Bosi open Bibendum restaurant, which received 2 Michelin star after only 5 months from the opening. He remained at Bibendum until November 2022.
In December 2023 Francesco had the great opportunity to travel to Japan within the Peninsula hotel, where he start his new journey for the opening of Brooklands the roof top restaurant witch will open in 2023 in London and received 2 Michelin star after only 4 months from the opening.
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