Frédéric Rivière, Le Mas des Oliviers, France

Fred is the head chef of the Rhode School of Cuisine and has been teaching courses in the South of France since 1996. After obtaining his professional diploma from the prestigious Les Sorbets, he polished his skills at La Bourride and Michelin starred restaurants such as Père Bise, La Pyramide, Auberge du Jarrier and Heilly Lucullus. An innovative chef and a natural teacher, Fred’s recipes and classes are ideal for those who want to learn traditional technique and incorporate it with flair and innovation to produce delicious dishes in their own kitchen.

Fabio Guelfi, Villa Lucia, Italy

Fabio Guelfi, our new chef, will join us in March 2007.
A native of Pisa, Fabio spent his early career gaining experience at several 5 star establishments in Tuscany. His expertise allowed him to travel and further his knowledge at restaurants throughout Europe and the United States, including the legendary Daphne’s in Chelsea, London and the Toscana Ristorante in Connecticut, USA where his cooking received rave reviews in the New York Times. Fabio has a passion for true Tuscan cuisine, both traditional and contemporary, which he will introduce into the cooking classes, taking advantage of the abundant seasonal produce. Fabio is working closely with Paz, our delightful hostess in Tuscany, to develop his fresh, exciting menu to complement our brand new Rhode School of Cuisine programme for 2007.