Franco Pepe
Hardback
Pizza Chef
The pizza restaurant Pepe in Grani was founded by the master pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe, in Caiazzo, near Naples, just round the corner from his grandfather's bakery. The pizzeria quickly gained worldwide recognition and became a destination restaurant due to its traditional yet innovative pizza, created using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and a unique signature dough.
Packed with specially commissioned images, this debut cookbook shows how Pepe elevated the humble pizza to new culinary heights. He describes with passion the importance of the exceptional ingredients he uses, sourced almost exclusively from local artisanal producers. With 30 bespoke recipes that have been captured by food writer Elisia Menduni for use in home kitchens, this debut cookbook, from one of the most exciting chefs in Italy, includes pizza classics as well as many of Pepe's more adventurous options.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9781837290611
- Author: Franco Pepe, Elisia Menduni
- Pub date: 28.10.25
- RRP: $75.00
- Format: Hardback
Author
Franco Pepe, Elisia Menduni
Franco Pepe learned his trade from his grandparents, parents, and siblings, and also from time spent among the pizza masters of Naples. He set up Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo to follow his own vision and, since then, he has won countless awards, including Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2019 and 2020. His pizza and his pizzeria are constantly ranked the best in the world.
Elisia Menduni is an anthropologist, pizza and baking expert, food writer, food creative, and independent scholar. She is known for her writing, reporting, photography, and video making.