{"id":2768,"date":"2026-01-15T09:10:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:10:45","slug":"emanuele-bacchelli-bringing-creativity-to-imperials-kitchens-this-veganuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2026\/01\/15\/emanuele-bacchelli-bringing-creativity-to-imperials-kitchens-this-veganuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Emanuele Bacchelli: Bringing creativity to Imperial\u2019s kitchens this Veganuary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2769 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2026\/01\/Emanuele-e1768298058988-960x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Emanuele in his chef outfit in a kitchen\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;I have colleagues from all around the world and we exchange experiences and recipes.&#8221;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emanuele Bacchelli\u00a0is\u00a0Senior Sous Chef\u00a0in the Sherfield Building of Imperial\u2019s South Kensington Campus. Since joining Imperial in April 2024, Emanuele has been at the heart of the\u00a0university&#8217;s culinary operations, ensuring fresh, high-quality options are available across campus every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">His role is fast-paced and dynamic, but\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u00a0exactly what he loves about it.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u201cWe put a lot of effort\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">to mak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u00a0the lunchtime here at Sherfield the best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">The daily operation is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW79796041 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW79796041 BCX0\">eally busy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW79796041 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW79796041 BCX0\">eally fun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u00a0I have colleagues from all around the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">orld<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79796041 BCX0\">and we exchange experiences and recipes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW79796041 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Championing plant-based menus<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January marks\u00a0Veganuary, and Emanuele has been busy designing menus that celebrate plant-based eating. In December, he hosted a vegan tasting event for Imperial\u2019s sustainability champions, gathering feedback to shape the dishes that\u00a0are\u00a0appearing\u00a0across campus outlets\u00a0this month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">\u201cFor our Veganuary offering,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">we<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">\u00a0have a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">\u00a0selection of dishes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">at our outlets including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">Rasa, the Senior Common Room,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">Pla<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">tworks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">Rasoi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">\u00a0and Feast<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">Our beloved customers will see vegan dishes\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW256181139 BCX0\">on a daily basis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">. Beyond January, we also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256181139 BCX0\"> one vegan option in every counter daily, all year round.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emanuele is passionate about dispelling myths around plant-based diets:\u00a0\u201cYou can have a good intake of protein\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0plant-based\u00a0meal.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a very healthy\u00a0diet and is good for the planet.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A career built on excellence\u00a0and respect<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooking has been part of Emanuele\u2019s life since childhood. Before Imperial, he honed his skills in Italy and the UK, working in Michelin-starred restaurants and large-scale catering. His impressive\u00a0CV includes roles as Sous Chef at Eton College and Head of Pastry for Alain Roux.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When asked which of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/values\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Imperial\u2019s values<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0resonate most, Emanuele\u00a0says they are all equally important: \u201cI want my team to respect each other, work together, be happy and have fun, be real and helpful, be serious about hygiene and food safety, and bring ideas and jokes every day.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Life beyond the kitchen<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of work, Emanuele\u2019s life is just as full.\u00a0\u201cI have a wife, two kids, one cat, two guinea pigs and a goldfish. I have a busy life!\u201d\u00a0he laughs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read next<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more about Imperial\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/food-and-drink\/about-us\/sustainability\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sustainable food and drink activities<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151396776 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151396776 BCX0\">Read about\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW151396776 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/news\/articles\/2026\/imperial-startups-innovative-sustainable-food-packaging-rolled-out-across-campuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW151396776 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151396776 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">sustainable food packaging<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151396776 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151396776 BCX0\">\u00a0at Imperial \u2013 created by our alumni\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW151396776 BCX0\">Notpla<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/sustainability\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Imperial<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I have colleagues from all around the world and we exchange experiences and recipes.&#8221; Emanuele Bacchelli\u00a0is\u00a0Senior Sous Chef\u00a0in the Sherfield Building of Imperial\u2019s South Kensington Campus. 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