Culinary Consulting
Four decades of experience, available to your operation.Giampaolo Maffini has built and led kitchens in some of the world’s most demanding hospitality environments, five-star hotels, luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, and culinary institutions across eighteen countries.
He now works with hotel groups, restaurant owners, and culinary organisations to do what he has always done best: create kitchens worth working in, and food worth returning for.
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Menu Development & Culinary Innovation
From concept through to costed, trained, and plated, Giampaolo develops Italian and Mediterranean menus that work in practice, not just on paper. He brings classical depth and contemporary sensibility to every brief, with a particular focus on seasonal produce and honest flavour.
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Pre-Opening & Restaurant Launch
Giampaolo has been part of multiple pre-opening teams for luxury hotels and resort restaurants. He understands what it takes to build a kitchen from scratch, equipment, supplier relationships, team recruitment, training, systems, and opening service.
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Kitchen Team Training & Culinary Instruction
Outstanding food requires an outstanding team. Giampaolo offers hands-on kitchen training programmes for both brigade staff and management, covering Italian and Mediterranean technique, food standards, plating, and kitchen culture. He has delivered training across three continents.
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VIP Events, Private Dining & HNWI Experiences
For high-net-worth clients, private events, and VIP dining experiences that demand something beyond the standard menu, Giampaolo brings the full weight of his five-star experience to bear. From intimate private dinners to large-scale gourmet events, every detail is considered.
TRAINED UNDER MARCHESI IN MILAN | 18 COUNTRIES | FAIRMONT · FOUR SEASONS · ONE&ONLY · HILTON | TIME MAGAZINE CHEF TO WATCH 2004 | CULINARY INSTRUCTOR ACROSS THREE CONTINENTS
Let’s Talk
Every consulting engagement is different. Giampaolo takes on a limited number of projects at any time to ensure each one receives the attention it deserves.
To discuss your needs and whether Giampaolo is the right fit, get in touch by email. He replies personally to every enquiry.
chef@chefmaffini.com
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