Meet Nonna Rosa

At the head of every traditional Italian family is the "Nonna", proudly keeping her family in check and nurturing the kind of balanced lifestyle Mediterraneans have become known for.

Nonna Rosa, lives in South London, but her heart, outlook, and especially recipes are still firmly rooted in the rolling hills of Italy. With years of experience she holds all the secrets and tips you need to add a little Mediterranean spirit to your life.

Nonna Rosa’s favourites

Bruschetta

Nonna Rosa makes bruschetta and tells us how to be the perfect host.

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Fresh pasta

Nonna Rosa talks about Italian culture whilst making her beautifully fresh, homemade pasta.

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Biscotti

Nonna Rosa tells us about moving to England while making delicious fig and walnut biscotti.

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Meatballs

Nonna Rosa talks about getting the family together while cooking up her famous meatballs.

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The Mediterranean Lifestyle

Hospitality

In the Mediterranean, we open our doors with open arms. We do, after all, come from a culture built on breaking bread and bringing people together. Whatever the occasion, we see it as our duty to ensure that everyone’s happy, comfortable and feels at home. From our experience, there’s no better place to start than in the kitchen.

You don’t have to go to great lengths to learn to host like a Mediterranean; simply try and branch out beyond tea and biscuits. Watch conversation flow over the winding aroma of freshly brewed Arabica coffee beans, stick your noses in a beautiful glass of Merlot and let the evening slip away over home-baked Biscotti. Of course, it’s true that we find a great sense of satisfaction and happiness in the task – and that’s why we grab the opportunity with both hands to make each and every occasion unforgettable. 

We believe that if your guests are looked after then all you have to do is worry about enjoying the evening ahead. We guarantee your efforts will be fondly remembered, and putting in that little extra effort is the perfect way to ensure that conversation flows long into the night, and that your guests always come back for more. 

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