Micaela Bianchi d’Espinosa

My journey with the Caldesi family began in 2019, when I first met Giancarlo & Katie Caldesi and the team.

Since then, I’ve been proud to be part of the Caldesi family, initially starting as Restaurant General Manager, where I had the pleasure of meeting many of our regular guests—relationships that continue to this day.

Over the years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for Italian cuisine and tradition, embracing Giancarlo Caldesi’s Low Carb philosophy, which offers a fresh perspective on classic dishes. Today, as Group Sales and Communication Manager, I combine my hospitality experience with a passion for creating memorable experiences, ensuring every guest enjoys both the food and the story behind it.

Favourite Italian recipe
Roast quail on saffron and Porcini risotto

Favourite Italian place
Our friends Livia and Nello’s smallholding in rural Tuscany

Name three fantasy dinner guests
Guy Garvey from Elbow (only if he sings to me while I cook for him), Dan Snow (so he can tell us about the period of history that my dishes are from) and Alan Davies (to make us laugh if it all goes wrong when I am distracted by Guy and Dan!).