Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura is an Italian chef and restaurateur from Modena whose work connects contemporary culinary practice with the traditions and ingredients of Italian cuisine. He is associated with Osteria Francescana and has developed additional hospitality projects in Italy and internationally. Together with Lara Gilmore, Bottura founded Food for Soul in 2016, an organization that works with communities to reduce food waste and address social isolation through shared meals and cultural spaces. His career spans restaurant leadership, culinary publishing, public education, and initiatives examining how food, creativity, memory, and social responsibility can intersect.