Katie Caldesi

Katie Caldesi is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and highly engaging speaker known for her expertise in Italian cuisine and her passion for health-focused cooking. As co-founder of the acclaimed Caldesi restaurants and cookery school alongside her husband Giancarlo, Katie has built a respected name in the culinary world, combining traditional Italian flavours with modern nutritional insight.

Originally training in classical cooking, Katie’s career evolved as she became increasingly interested in the relationship between food and wellbeing. This led her to develop a range of recipes and cookbooks focused on low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-conscious eating, without compromising on taste or enjoyment. Her bestselling titles, including The Diabetes Weight-Loss Cookbook and The Reverse Your Diabetes Cookbook, have helped thousands adopt healthier lifestyles through practical, delicious food.

Katie is also a familiar face on television, having appeared on programmes such as MasterChef, where she reached the final, as well as numerous food and lifestyle shows, sharing her knowledge and approachable style with a wide audience.