The energy of the Earth meets the passion of a cuisine based on the botanical wonders, vegetables and ancient grains of Puglia. Our organic production and the promotion of biodiversity create a culinary partnership with Irene Volpe @irenevolpe_masterchef
and Alessia Fantini @_Thevegansideofthemoon.
• From October, 24 – 27 2025 – 3 nights
• From October, 25 – 27 2025 – 2 nights
Irene Volpe – @irenevolpe–masterchef
Born in Rome in 1998, Irene is a freelance plant-based chef and author. A finalist on MasterChef Italia 10, she transformed her eating disorder into a rebirth through cooking. She trained in high-level kitchens, including Enrico Bartolini’s Mudec (three Michelin stars) and the Geranium in Copenhagen. In 2022 she worked as a personal chef for Marco Bizzarri, former CEO of Gucci. Her first book, Cucinare le Emozioni (Slow Food Editore), was released in 2023. In the last two years Irene has organized plant-based culinary events with the format Irene in Tour, bringing her cuisine and philosophy not only in Italy but in different parts of the world, driven by a deep passion for travel and cultural exchange, which she regularly talks about on Instagram.
Alessia Fantini – @_Thevegansideofthemoon
Alessia is a young cook, blogger, trainer and activist committed to spreading a lifestyle based on food awareness. In 2017 she opened the blog The Vegan Side of The Moon, where she shares everything about the vegan lifestyle and her creations, experimenting with new ingredients and colors. She has worked as a chef in a retreat center in Austria and contributed to the creation of menus for various vegan restaurants around the world. Today she works as a cook for events and retreats, as a content creator and holds training courses in person and online. Fermentation, for its numerous properties and its
incredible ability to enrich any dish with umami, is a side of the vegetable cuisine that she is very passionate about. In her cooking, Alessia loves to use wild and spontaneous herbs, seasonal ingredients. She pays particular attention
to the origin of the raw materials.
Send an email to info@masseriamontenapoleone.com to book and receive detailed information on the program.
