Meet Flavio Carpenzano, our latest Italiano candidate for the Assaggetti Blog grilling....

What was your reason for moving to London?

Work

What is it about London that made you want to move here?

International city / work-life opportunities

What do you miss most about Italy?

Weather / Food (but now with Assaggini just the weather)

What advice would you give to anyone else planning to move over to London from Italy?

Just do it! though Italians come back to Italy after 3 months as they need mum 

Any top tips about Italian fashion that you’re willing to share?

Italian fashion is not only Dolce and Gabbana and Prada sunglasses….it's quality and attention to details. it's pure creativity. so please try and not to be fake.

Do you think that as an Italian you are generally stereotyped?

Not me! But yes we are stereotyped like everybody in the world

Inter or AC?

I don't like football. However it would be Palermo

Has the moon ever hit your eye like a big pizza pie?

Not really...

What is your favorite English tradition/custom?

Tea at 5pm…..no no it's the beer at the pub anytime

Prosecco or Champagne?

An excellent prosecco

If you were going to sell Italy in 2 words what would you say?

Bunga Bunga

Who is the biggest Italian music artist at the moment?

Nicola Conte

In your opinion what is the greatest Italian dish of all time?

Traditional napoletana pizza 

Which four people would you invite to your ultimate dinner party?

Paul Krugman, Ryan Raynolds, Kermit the Frog and Stephen Clifford- Wood of course