Gino D'Acampo

Italian chef and television personality

Gino D'Acampo - Italian chef and television personality
Born

July 17th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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An Italian chef and television personality, became widely recognized through a variety of culinary television shows and cookbooks. Early career started in Italy, leading to a move to the UK where gained popularity for presenting cooking segments on daytime television. Established restaurants in the UK, showcasing Italian cuisine. Authored several books that contributed to a wider appreciation of Italian cooking techniques and recipes.

Hosted 'This Morning' cooking segments

Appeared on 'Celebrity Juice'

Published best-selling cookbooks

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