Ciao, I'm Chef Francesco Mattana.

I started my own cooking journey 11 years ago as a chef in Italy. Since then I've worked in restaurants in Australia and London. In 2015, I founded a small Sardinian restaurant in Brisbane, Australia, before returning to Europe to learn more about cooking, teaching and to develop my knowledge of other cuisines. In 2018, I turned to teaching full-time and I was the Head Teacher Chef at Jamie Oliver's Cookery School in London after working for some of the top cookery schools in the city. 

Now I offer cooking classes and run events and chef demonstrations. These are available to people of all levels. I will introduce you to authentic Italian and Sardinian dishes, beautiful recipes, tips, techniques, pasta making, bread baking, wonderful food and much more.  

Together with my partner Laura Connolly, a Social Content Producer, I also create social media and video content for brands and food platforms. 

For collaborations and partnerships, please email [email protected]. For media enquiries please contact [email protected]. 
Francesco Mattana at Jamie Oliver Cookery School - Pasta Making
@ The Jamie Oliver Cookery School

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