Meet Johnny Di Francesco

Meet Johnny Di Francesco, a globally renowned restaurateur across 3 continents, winner of "world's best pizza", driven entrepreneur, and someone who believes in beautiful simple food - providing a way for all of us to come together and socialise like only the Italians can.

Very few people understand the true essence of Italian cooking, CoStar is proud to announce the new Johnny at Gradi a collaboration with Johnny Di Francesco and his 400 Gradi brand, where subscribers will enjoy a feast of exclusive content starting with access to a series of video modules that will teach anyone how to cook the world's best pizza right in their own home. 

The Johnny at Gradi channel will have much more too, as Johnny shares with us his passion, most intimate cooking secrets, unique recipes, and insights into a world of Italian flavours and all things Italian.  

And more than food, subscribers will meet the man and hear Johnny‘s journey, a fascinating and inspirational story and an inspiration to anyone that belief in yourself and your dreams can only be realised through authenticity and staying the course.  From the simple origins of how he took his first part-time job in a pizzeria because he wanted a new pair of sneakers, right through to becoming the world-renowned chef that is the undisputed authority of pure Italian fare and flair.  Insights into much more than how to make great food, it is the story of one man’s drive to become the absolute best in the business and what it takes to achieve that. Never resting and always striving to better your skills and craft, this story is inspirational. 

Johnny and his award-winning teams run the global Gradi Group with the same passion and flair that every single dish that comes from the kitchen has. Nothing is left to chance, simplicity, passion, authenticity and natural ingredients come through every step of the way.

And why did he win the world's best pizza? Find out for yourself as we kickstart Johnny at Gradi's CoStar channel by giving you two free modules of the six-part series. This series is an in-depth look at Johnny as he coaches us on how to use his exact skills in the preparation and practice of cooking this original recipe which earned him the coveted title.

Sharing it with his CoStar subscribers brings Johnny to his favourite place, understanding that if this and other recipes and traditions are not passed on, then how are the quality and tradition kept alive?

Join now to access your 2 free modules and to let us know what you want to learn as you begin on the journey with Johnny at Gradi that is so much more than just food.