Starting at 7pm, the first in a series of events will see D'Agostino present a succession of traditional Sicilian ingredients, dishes and fine-wines before demonstrating – at Hotel Xenia's dedicated show-cooking station – how each course of the evening has been prepared.   

Additionally, D'Agostino will be accompanied by a professional Pastry Chef whose sole purpose will be to demonstrate a range of 'sweet treats' typically enjoyed in the Sicilian region.

Italian-born Pietro D'Agostino has over ten years of prestigious culinary experiences – from working in London's Hyde Park kitchen to embarking on a gastronomic adventure on the Disney Cruise Line and managing a team of 28 chefs at the most renowned five-star luxury restaurant of the Ionian Sea – is now the owner of the popular Sicilian restaurant La Capinera, and has been recognised in both internationally and throughout the UK for his dedication to the richness of Sicilian cuisine, renovated with intelligent and innovative creativity.

Described by critics as an “imaginative interpreter of local cuisine”, D'Agostino – to this day – still personally selects all the ingredients of his kitchen; with specific attention paid to organic and gluten-free food. Each dish prepared carries an underlying seasonal theme, creating inventive dishes of great harmony.

Giacomo Battafarano, Hotel Xenia's General Manager, said “This is an exciting time for Hotel Xenia and its guests, as we journey together through Italy – from North to South – exploring culinary experiences rich in tradition, thanks to a promising line-up of exciting collaborations which we will reveal over the next couple of weeks.”

Hotel Xenia will be arranging this series of culinary events every 6 weeks, each time inviting a different Italian 'Guest Chef' who will expertly take all guest diners on a journey through different Italian regions, tastes and traditions. Each 'Guest Chef' will provide their audience with unique creations and combinations that will be available to taste for one night only.

The next Guest Chef event at Hotel Xenia will be on Tuesday 21st April, 2015.

Notes to Editors: Hotel Xenia is a 99-roomed design-led boutique hotel located in Kensington which opened last year. Situated in an artfully-restored Victorian building with contemporary interiors, Xenia comprises a destination restaurant, bar with outdoor terrace, and private dining and events spaces – including a roof terrace – in addition to its bedrooms and personalised service.

Just minutes by foot from the city's most famous museums, including the Victoria and Albert, Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, and a short ride from the up market shopping of Knightsbridge, Hotel Xenia is the place to stay in London.

For more information on Hotel Xenia please visit www.hotelxenia.co.uk Package price: £65 per person; includes welcome aperitif and Guest Chef meal

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