Founded on May 6th, 2010
in Sarmeola di Rubano (Padova)
On Thursday, May 6th 2010, eleven of Italy’s top chefs gathered for lunch at Le Calandre restaurant to official found the Cavalieri della Cucina Italiana.
Massimiliano Alajmo
Heinz Beck
Massimo Bottura
Moreno Cedroni
Enrico Cerea
Gennaro Esposito
Norbert Niederkofler
Giancarlo Perbellini
Niko Romito
Ciccio Sultano
Mauro Uliassi
Seated around a single table, the chefs laid down the guidelines for their future collaboration, finding their voice and their strength in the same values of the Italian order of Knights: respect and loyalty.
Cavalieri della Cucina Italiana
The decision to establish a professional group arose from a mutual desire to protect and develop the culinary trade and the image of Italian cuisine.
The six principles uniting the Cavalieri della Cucina Italiana are:
I. Recognition of ingredients as the basis of culinary expression
II. Knowledge and respect of classic cuisine, but more importantly, a commitment to further develop the culinary arts
III. Dedication to the culinary profession strengthens relationships, allowing for the spread of authentic Italian cuisine
IV. Belief that culinary training and education provide are fundamental to spreading culture awareness and generate social benefits as well
V. Members bring their individual style to the group, creating an united voice to protect and develop the trade and image of Italian cuisine
VI. Reciprocal loyalty between equals.
The Cavalieri della Cucina Italiana is not an association created to protect the interests of its members, but rather a self-established group dedicated to promoting other like-minded individuals.
Here the thoughts of the eleven founding members at the end of the day:
“Real revolution comes from within, and I will add, each one of us. I believe that this unification and change of approach to our profession is due to a wake up call. The need to protect and develop our trade and the image of gastronomy in our country is becoming more and more apparent.”
Massimiliano Alajmo
“This is a beautiful beginning. We have founded a group to better Italian cuisine and increase its value in the world.”
Heinz Beck
“I see the loyalty and respect of the knighthood in the eyes of each one of us. Virtually, this group already existed; today we only made it official.”
Massimo Bottura
“We have felt united for a long time. Now we have to put all of our energy into the group and take advantage of this propitious occasion to become an example for young chefs.”
Moreno Cedroni
“It is beautiful to see a group of professionals united, without envy. If we are able to bring together our individual skills and abilities, as a group we are destined to have a huge influence.”
Enrico Cerea
“Let’s focus our enthusiasm, experience and desire to make an impact on the youth, culture and Italian traditions.”
Gennaro Esposito
“We have to do something to bring our world closer to the worlds of culture, art and design, representing the best Italy has to offer.”
Norbert Niederkofler
“Today may be remembered as a decisive moment. We have laid down the foundation for really increasing the value of our trade.”
Giancarlo Perbellini
“This group not only allows us to share information, work together and create an organization based on loyalty, sincerity and humility,”
Niko Romito
“This is something that I felt, rather I heard, come together over the phone. Today we made it real. We signed a document and founded a team.”
Ciccio Sultano
“We have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. At this table, there is a great desire to do something, to build something. Not so much for us, but for Italian gastronomy. Our decision to identify ourselves as knights, I like a whole lot.”
Mauro Uliassi
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