CHEF.
CULINARY & KITCHEN CONSULTANT.
MY JOURNEY
2009-2011 Chef de Partie - The Lanesborough London.
Apsley's by Heinz Beck 2 Michelin Stars
2011-2012 Commis - Waldorf Astoria Rome - La Pergola by Heinz Beck, 3 Michelin Stars
2014 Internship - The Ledbury London
2 Michelin Stars
2012 - 2014 Sous Chef - Four Seasons Beijing Mio Restaurant Italian
2015 Internship - El Celler de Can Roca
Girona Spain, 3 Michelin Star
2015-2016 Junior Sous Chef, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong - Amber by Richard Ekkebus
2 Michelin Stars
2016-2020 Head Chef - Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square - La Dame de Pic by Ann Sophie Pic -
2 Michelin Stars
2020- current - Head Chef -
Four Seasons Athens Astir Palace
Pelagos Restaurant 1 Michelin Star
&
Culinary Consultant since 2023
ABOUT ME
Born in Rome, Luca knew he wanted to be a chef since helping his grandmother in her kitchen as a young boy. In 2009 having completed his culinary studies, he swiftly packed his bags for London at 19 years of age. While he may not have known it at the time, he was destined to become a Michelin Star chef.
Luca has gone on to work all over the world at some of the most prestigious restaurants with the coveted Michelin status, from Rome to Hong Kong and Beijing to London. While in the UK capital, he served as Head Chef to French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic at her restaurant La Dame de Pic London. Located within Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, it achieved two Michelin Stars during Piscazzi’s tenure.
Having worked with some of the world’s finest chefs, Luca embarked on his first solo venture, as Head Chef at Pelagos Restaurant in Athens. In May 2021 the newly relaunched establishment opened to guests and later that year achieved its first Michelin star.
Piscazzi brings out the rich flavours, subtle aromas and varied textures of seasonal raw ingredients while ensuring diners immediately recognise what is on their plate. “I am laser-focused on innovatively and sustainably showcasing seasonal local produce from the land and, particularly, the sea that surrounds us’’ he says.
Luca’s experience, combined with his passion for products, menus, venues, people and operations meant that it was a natural step in his career to begin providing an exclusive culinary and kitchen consultancy service.
Since 2023, in addition to his role of Head Chef at Pelagos, Luca has acted as advisor to a number of establishments and opened his first consulting restaurant "Gorlomi", Kolonaki, in the Centre of Athens.
Now, more than ever, he is excited about what the future has to bring!
Source Pictures: Four Seasons Athens, Pelagos Restaurant & The Social Food