Daily Cooks challenge – Meet the chefs

Gino D'Acampo

Gino D’Acampo was born in Napoli and specialises in Italian cooking.

As a child, Gino was inspired by his grandfather’s passion for food and began a catering course when he was just 15. He worked in kitchens around Europe before coming to London, aged 20.

After head chef assignments in various London restaurants, including Pane Vino and The Orchard in Belsize Park, Gino’s easy manner and skills in Italian cookery were noticed and he started appearing as a guest on UKTV’s Great Food Live.

He’s since appeared on BBC’s Ready, Steady Cook, ITV1's Daily and Saturday Cooks as well as celebrity food contest Soapstar, Superchef.

Gino is a development consultant chef for Tesco’s Finest range. He lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their two young children.

Watch Gino on itv.com

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  Loose Women interview

  Brandishing a bouquet of flowers Gino makes a grand entrance on the show. Watch him woo the panel.

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  Gino's dinner party tips

  Impress your guests with Gino party menu, including a tantalising cocktail and delicious chocolate mousse