Copy of Meet the Chef

The guiding force behind StandbyChef  is Francesco Bardotti (known to all as Paco - a nickname since childhood), a chef of international renown having worked in the catering and food service industry for over 25 years

His enduring passion for food and his commitment to excellence has taken him to many countries where he acquired new skills as a chef and gained valuable insight into all aspects of the catering industry.

Paco started his career as a young chef in his native Italy, where he learned the importance of seasonal and local ingredients making this the basis of his philosophy.

During his time in Switzerland, Paco came to appreciate that punctuality, good organization and discipline are paramount in every professional kitchen.