Nomen Omen: my surname means cook, and I’m the third generation of my family to go down that road. I tried my hand as a barista, a pastry chef and a biker, but I wasn’t able to escape my destiny. I’ve always had a healthy appetite, event tasting stones as a child; it’s a habit I’ve never shaken off, so my palate is home to a broad range of culinary elements. I’m driven by curiosity; I love travelling, and what little free time I have is spent cycling, working out or on my motorbike – all these things are essential for my physical and mental well-being and to keep the beast within me at bay. I’ve cultivated other passions since a young age too, such as video games and electronic music. I like to do a variety of things, to live several lives in one. I have a gecko called Chili and a daughter called Anita. Oh yes, and I’m also a stubborn perfectionist.