For Paolo Pancotti taking up the role of Catering Manager at Hereworth School is very different to his previous roles.
Having started up Milk and Honey and worked at Craggy Range, as well as being joint owner of Molto Italian Kitchen in Napier and Dough Pizzeria, he brings a high calibre of experience for a school kitchen.
The renowned chef began at the school last October and said he liked the opportunity and the challenge to cook good honest and nutritious meals for the boys.
"It's very different. Kids are very curious and suspicious at the same time, I like to surprise them with food they've never tried before and I love the challenge. Children are genuinely honest in their feedback, they don't hold back at all whether it's good or bad."
As Catering Manager, he hopes to provide a real variety of food and different flavours and open young minds to try new food.