Fabio Momolo Master Chef, Patissier & Ice Sculptor ITALY'S MOST AWARD WINNING CULINARY PROFESSIONAL with accolades spanning every concentration of cuisine Passion, dedication and the realization that gastronomy and the culinary arts are endlessly evolving has given Fabio Momolo the drive to not only be the best in Italy but the best chef in the world for Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Now, Fabio brings his thirty-plus years of experience as a master exclusively to ICI programs! Use the links to the left for Fabio's courses or click here to start

AT A GLANCE Fabio receives the Italian Master Chef's Association's highest award for thirty years of outstanding contributions to 'arte culinaria'. Executive Chef, Hotel Splendido, Padua, Italy Team Captain, Italian National Culinary Team Member of the International Culinary Jury Instructor at The Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary and Pastry Arts, Italy Instructor at Sebess Institute, Argentina Instructor at SPCI, Montreal, Canada Team Manager, Veneto Culinary Team Past Chairman, Present Board Member, Italian Federation of Chefs R&D consultant for food producers and hotels throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas Manager of the Italian Chef's National Soccer Team Food writer for trade magazines Cookbook author TV show SOME OF FABIO MOMOLO'S RECENT INDIVIDUAL & TEAM AWARDS 8 gold medals, 3 special prizes, best overall team, INTERGASTRA, Stockholm, Sweden, 2004 1 gold and 4 silver medals, IKA CULINARY OLYMPICS, Erfurt, Germany, 2004 1 silver and 2 bronze medal, AMERICAN CULINARY CLASSIC, Chicago, USA, 2003 4 gold medals, EUROPEAN CULINARY CHAMPIONSHIP, Saltzberg, Austria, 2002 2 silver medals, CULINARY WORLD CUP, Luxembourg, 2002 1 gold medal and third place overall, ITALIAN NATIONAL ICE CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP, Naples, Italy, 2001 Scores of medals in other national and world competitions including the Italian National Championships, IKA Culinary Olympics, Berlin, Campidoglio Championships, Roma, Culinary World Cup, Luxembourg, World Culinary Salon,, Basil, Switzerland, Salon Culinaire Mondial, Pastry World Cup, etc. 1986-2006...

Some call his cuisine "la cucina salutistica" which translates as healthy cuisine. Most simply refer to it as art. Although a strict disciple of classic Italian Regional and Mediterranean cuisine, Fabio understands that both tradition AND evolution are indispensable given the nature of an industry that is in constant change nationally and globally. "People are eating healthier today and, at the same time, palates are calling for vivacious flavors", says Fabio, "our mission is to furnish both so we must understand where traditional cuisine has to be modified to satisfy all the needs of our clientele. Transforming these regional cuisines while respecting the territory of the tradition is where the secret lies".

So, rather than giving his dishes long, rambling titles such as 'Coral Tomatoes Marinated in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Italian Basil on Hearth Toasted Focaccia'..., Fabio names them for they are, as modest as they may be. "Bruschetta is bruschetta", says Fabio, "simplicity is the essence of Mediterranean cuisine and people love Italy and Italian food because of it. My cuisine is no mystery. Use the absolute best raw ingredients, combine them according to the necessary technique and make it look beautiful..."

From l to r: Fabio Momolo, ICI director John Nocita and Walter Zanoni

This philosophy has earned Fabio Momolo a reputation for being among Italy's top masters. His awards are many and his cuisine, and patissier, are a reflection of thirty years of dedication, study and execution. Fabio's techniques are made less complex by his keen understanding of culinary instruction. Fast paced and interactive, Fabio's courses are among the most colorful in the world. Uniquely, in Fabio's laboratory, executive chefs and culinary students are both are the same footing as Fabio presents advanced Mediterranean cuisine and plate art as it has never been seen before.

Besides being an accomplished master of culinary arts, Fabio Momolo dedicates much of his 'free time' to helping those that are less fortunate including directing the Italian Chef Federation's 'Adopt a Family Program' where restaurants and the F&B industry donate portions of sales to families in need. As captain of the national chef's soccer team, Fabio organizes charitable games with international celebrities throughout the year. As are his list of awards, other personal contributions that Fabio Momolo makes are to long to list here...

Fabio Momolo is now part of the following programs at ICI for the 2006 - 2008 sessions: