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Matteo Casadio

Personal Details

Date of birth: December 14, 1969

Nationality: Italian

Education

July 15, 1988
Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management

May 31, 1986
Culinary School Diploma

June 1999
First-level Sommelier Course

Foreign languages studied: English, French

Professional Experience

Executive Chef and hospitality professional with over 30 years of international experience in the restaurant industry and in the management of high-profile Motorsport hospitality events, including MotoGP and Formula 1.

Proven expertise in leading and training large kitchen brigades, as well as organising dining-room operations and service in high-pressure environments — including Michelin-starred restaurants — consistently maintaining high quality standards and delivering outstanding dining experiences to an international and demanding clientele.

Alongside his operational career, Matteo Casadio has several years of teaching experience at the Professional Hospitality Institute in Cervia, training new generations of culinary professionals.

Strong expertise in purchasing management and food cost control, with proven ability to optimise budgets without compromising product or service quality.

F1 – FIA
2024–2025 · Consultant – Executive Chef

Hospitality MotoGP – Ducati Winnow – MotoE X2
2020–2025 · Manager – Executive Chef

W Racing Project Srl – DTM BMW
August 2020 – November 2020 · Executive Chef

Hospitality MotoGP – Ducati Winnow
2018–2019 · Manager – Executive Chef

Hospitality MotoGP – Ducati PM Team
May 2017 – November 2017 · Executive Chef

Terrazza Bartolini Restaurant – Cervia, Italy
June 2016 – September 2016 · Executive Chef

La Buca Restaurant – Cesenatico, Italy · 1 Michelin Star
April 2016 – May 2016 · Substitute Chef

Terrazza Bartolini Restaurant – Cervia, Italy
June 2015 – September 2015 · Executive Chef

La Buca Restaurant – Cesenatico, Italy · 1 Michelin Star
April 2015 – May 2015 · Substitute Chef

Terrazza Bartolini Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
June 2014 – September 2014 · Executive Chef

La Buca Restaurant – Cesenatico, Italy
April 2014 – May 2014 · Substitute Chef

Terrazza Bartolini Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
June 2013 – September 2013 · Executive Chef

La Buca Restaurant – Cesenatico, Italy
April 2013 – May 2013 · Substitute Chef

Terrazza Bartolini Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
June 2012 – September 2012 · Executive Chef

La Buca Restaurant – Cesenatico, Italy
April 2012 – May 2012 · Substitute Chef

Kalumet in Centro Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
May 2009 – October 2011 · Head Chef

Kalumet Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
April 2002 – November 2008 · Head Chef

Siena’s Restaurant – Perth, Western Australia
December 2001 – March 2002 · Consultant

Canton Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
April 2001 – September 2001 · Executive Chef

Professional Hospitality Institute – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
February 2001 – March 2001 · Dining Room Technical Assistant

Osteria E Cantinon – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
July 2000 – September 2000 · Head Chef

Professional Hospitality Institute – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
April 2000 – June 2000 · Dining Room Technical Assistant

Isolette da Yuki Restaurant – Sumoto, Osaka, Japan
March 2000 – April 2000 · Consultant

Professional Hospitality Institute – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
November 1999 – December 1999 · Dining Room Technical Assistant

Sonora Blu – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
April 1999 – November 1999 · Executive Chef

Hotel Sandy San – Negril, Jamaica
December 1998 – February 1999 · Kitchen Trainer

Osteria Gallo Cedrone – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
April 1995 – October 1998 · Sous Chef

Hotel Tyrol – Canazei, Trento, Italy
January 1995 – March 1995 · Sous Chef

Notte e Dì Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
March 1994 – September 1994 · Chef de Partie

Italy Tei Restaurant – Shizuki, Tsuna-gun, Hyogo, Japan
October 1993 – January 1994 · Chef

Nido del Falco Restaurant – Lido di Savio, Ravenna, Italy
April 1993 – September 1993 · Chef

Tre Spade Restaurant – Ravenna, Italy
December 1992 – March 1993 · Chef de Partie

La Gramadora Restaurant – Savio, Ravenna, Italy
December 1991 – October 1992 · Chef

Il Caminetto Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
November 1990 – September 1991 · Chef de Partie

Notte e Dì Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
March 1990 – September 1990 · Chef de Partie

Le Jardin Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
December 1989 – January 1990 · Chef de Partie

La Baya Restaurant – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
October 1988 – October 1989 · Chef de Partie

Hotel Delfino – Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
June–August 1987 · Apprentice
June–August 1986 · Apprentice
June–August 1985 · Apprentice

Gelateria Triangolo – Lido Adriano, Ravenna, Italy
June 1984 – August 1984 · Apprentice

Publications

June 2010
Reprint of the book “Cervia e Milano Marittima, Colori Sapori Profumi”
Foschi Publisher · Author: Matteo Casadio

The book brings together a selection of my recipes and photographs of Cervia and Milano Marittima. Approximately 800 copies were printed for the second edition.

June 2009
Publication of the book “Cervia e Milano Marittima, Colori Sapori Profumi”
Foschi Publisher · Author: Matteo Casadio

The book brings together a selection of my recipes and photographs of Cervia and Milano Marittima. 1,200 copies were printed.

Other Experience

IT skills: Good knowledge of computer applications for photo editing and website creation and management.

Boat licence: Motor and sailing licence for navigation beyond 12 nautical miles, obtained in 1995.

Scuba diving: S.S.I. Open Water Diver certification since 1996.

Interests

I have always had a strong passion for the sea and water sports, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing and scuba diving.

Photography is my second profession. I occasionally collaborate with sports and food publications, providing both images and written content.

I have created and managed the following websites:

www.matteocasadio.com

www.pescenudo.it