About
Italian plant-based chef, educator, and development chef consultant known for low-waste and systems-driven cooking, for being the author of The Mindful Kitchen Map, being the creator of the Mensch Chef platform, and for contributing recipes and how-to articles to Plant Based News. He is also known for his Instagram account where he shares recipes and tips on plant-based cooking and making vegan cheese with over 600,000 followers.
Before Fame
He moved to London, England when he was 19 years old. He began training as a chef training across Italy, Spain, and London before shifting his focus to teaching home cooks and consulting for hospitality teams. He worked as a chef in multiple Micheline star restaurants before branching out into content creation. He began posting food and cooking content as Mensch Chef in 2024. He released his first book The Mindful Kitchen Map in September 2025.
Trivia
He enjoys experimenting with analog photography and Lomography. He is a pet owner and has owned multiple sphinx cats and a dog. He enjoys surfing and writing.
Family Life
He was born and raised on the island of Sardinia, Italy. He has written about being inspired to cook from his grandmother and his Mediterranean roots being influential on his cooking techniques and recipes.
Associated With
He has listed Dabiz Muñoz as being a chef he has officially worked with.
