What has Diego been up to?
November 2023
I had the greatest pleasure to be a part of a two day Congress to support the development of the new HOSPES, La Scuola di Stresa.
It was a great honour to be with Alfonso Iaccarino of Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant, the much celebrated Chef and restaurateur in Italy and abroad, and former student of La Scuola di Stresa. His vision of having a totally sustainable operation is fantastic and is actually in the making.
As always, it was wonderful to speak to the proud students that will hopefully one day have a placement here in the UK, where they can learn from the abundance of great professionals and leaders in the hospitality industry.
Thank you to Alfonso Iaccarino of Don Alfonso 1890 Restaurant, HOSPES Stresa, Riccardo Fava , Hotel La Palma, Stresa - SIAV S.r.l. and Hotel Regina Palace
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JULY 2023
Thank you so much Les Roches , Switzerland for presenting me with the Hospitality Golden Key Award - I'm both proud and very honoured to have received it.
#lesroches #hospitality
JULY 2023
Today I was privileged to address the graduates and their families at Les Roches , Switzerland - it was Graduation Day!
These wonderful students are the bright, new future of our incredible industry, HOSPITALITY!
I feel so humbled by the vibrant energy and passion of the students, by the spirit of the learning environment that has been created and by all the staff who make this establishment one of the leading schools of the world.
Thank you Les Roches for inviting me to be a part of this unforgettable and most memorable day!
#lesroches #graduationday #hospitality
MAY 2023
I had the great pleasure of being asked to participate in my first ever Podcast by David & Melania at Medlar.
The Drive For Service podcast series shares insights from industry professionals on all things ‘high quality service’.
#Medlarchelsea #podcast #service
MARCH 2023
I was greatly honoured to be asked by the The MICHELIN Guide to present the Welcome & Service Award at the Michelin Ceremony Great Britain & Ireland 2023 at Silverstone last night.
The Award went to the amazing Declan Maxwell and his Front of House team at Spitalfields in Dublin. So well deserved!!!
#spitalfieldsdublin #michelinguide2023 #service
MARCH 2023
On Monday we opened the doors to the 'Pearly Cow Restaurant' at No.1 York by GuestHouse Hotels. A fabulous concept, exquisite dishes and delivered with gracious, warm hospitality. This is only the first 'Pearly Cow Restaurant'. We are soon to open another two in the not too distant future.
Well done to everyone who's been involved in the creation of this wonderful project.
#pearlycowrestaurant #no1york #york
FEBRUARY 2023
What an honour it will be to bring my understanding and ethos of hospitality to HOSPES at La Scuola di Stresa where it began for me 45 years ago.
Thank you so much to HOSPES, La Scuola di Stresa, the spectacular Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees for hosting this event and to my dear friend Riccardo Fava.
#hospitality #hospitalitycareers #hospitalitytraining
FEBRUARY 2023
So looking forward to the Awards Ceremony this evening for the Gold Service Scholarship with my good friend Alessandro Fasoli MCA.
The Gold Service Scholarship exists to inspire, educate and nurture the UK's finest Front of House talent.
I can't wait to celebrate with the winners and my wonderful colleagues in the industry this evening.
#goldservicescholarship #hospitality #frontofhouse
January 2023
It was great to chat to Peter Prusaczyk and the rest of the wonderful Front of House team at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel.
Thank you all for a fabulous time and thank you also to the legendary Raymond Blanc .
#lemanoir #hospitality #frontofhouse
JANUARY 2023
A wonderful evening spent at Kebab Queen - Le Bab. A truly innovative concept with exquisite food and service! Thank you so much to Ed and Manu and the team for their hospitality!
#Kebabqueen #lebab #hospitality #londonrestaurants
November 2022
I had a fantastic 4 days at The Macallan with the great Stuart Cassells and Tom Jolly! Such a pleasure.
#themacallanestate
NOvember 2022
A truly wonderful afternoon spent at Lakefield Hospitality College last week with incredible students and such dedicated and committed staff.
#lakefieldhospitalitycollege #hospitality #hospitalitycareers #hospitalitymanagement
October 2022
Instituto Alberghiero E. Maggia Stresa
La Scuola di Stresa - "L'Universitá dell'ospitalitá"
Il futuro della nostra professione.
Tanti Complimenti
#HOSPES #hospitality #hospitalitycareers
JUNE 2022
It is fantastic to be associated with Lakefield Hospitality College in London. Thank you Frankie Strinati , Kristen and all the students for the exceptional and warm welcome.
#lakefieldhospitalitycollege #hospitality #hospitalitycareers
JANUARY 2022
It’s been an absolute pleasure supporting GuestHouse Hotels since its conception. A truly unique concept of quintessentially British city boutique hotels based in Bath, York and soon to be Brighton. Excited to continue supporting and watch this independent hotel group grow and flourish.
#guesthousehotels #boutique #british
JANUARY 2022
The Gold Service Scholarship has released some wonderful Masterclasses by leading Front of House professionals - such a great way for young professionals to expand and develop their skills and to enhance and develop in their careers
Thank you @goldscholarship for asking me to be a part of this - I am truly honoured.
#goldservicescholarship #professional #career #hospitality #masterclasses
MARCH 2021
I am absolutely honoured to have received the Chris Beaumont Special Award, sponsored by Bidfood UK at the Springboard Awards of Excellence. Springboard is working incredibly hard to inspire, train, educate and launch young people into the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. As many of my fellow colleagues know, the industry is definitely not an easy one to be in, but it sure is rewarding. The progression, opportunities and paths individuals can go down are unique and like no other industry.
We have all been through unimaginable times but I for one, cannot wait to work with our young people again and see them grow and flourish in the incredible hospitality industry.
Thank you once again to Springboard and Bidfood UK. It's an absolute honour to have been recognised.