Gennaro Contaldo, Italian chef and Jamie Oliver’s right-hand man shares 3 places to visit in Italy for the food and talks about the rich and varied nature of Italian food. Contaldo explores the varied nature of his home country’s cuisine in his latest cookbook, Hidden Italy, which is split up into four geographical parts: central Italy, the islands, the North and the South. Gennaro’s Hidden Italy by Gennaro Contaldo is published in hardback by Pavilion Books, priced £22. Photography by David Loftus. Available now.

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