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Four Seasons Hotel Prague

  • Veleslavínova 2A/1098, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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Aniello Turco

Executive Sous Chef

“If you want to cook well, you need to eat well.”

 

Four Seasons Tenure

  • Originally 2014, now since 2022
  • First Four Seasons Assignment: Sous Chef, Mio restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Employment History

  • Four Seasons Hotel Nashville; Four Seasons Hotel Beijing; Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark; Apsleys, London, UK; Trussardi Alla Scala di Milano, Milan, Italy; La Pergola, Maison de Alain Ducasse Andana, Italy

Education

  • Culinary and Management, IPSSART, Naples, Italy

Birthplace

  • Naples, Italy

Languages Spoken

  • Italian, English, French

Aniello Turco, known as Nello, is the Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Prague. His culinary journey began in his parents' restaurant at the age of 13, instilling in him a deep passion for cooking.

Seeking culinary excellence, Nello trained under renowned chefs at Michelin-starred establishments such as Maison Alain Ducasse in Tuscany and Noma in Copenhagen. At Noma, he explored fermentation under Rene Redzepi, shaping his progressive culinary approach.

Nello's leadership at Mio Restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel Beijing earned acclaim, transforming it into a hub for contemporary Italian cuisine, earning a Michelin star and accolades for three consecutive years such as Chef of the Year by Time Out Magazine.

Continuously expanding his repertoire, Nello trained at the Valrhona Chocolate Academy in Beijing and Tokyo, enhancing his pastry expertise. In his current role, he blends traditional Italian flavours with local influences, aiming to transcend borders and inspire a new generation of chefs with his commitment to excellence.