Chef Lorenzo Poto
About — The Chef

Lorenzo Poto.

I am Lorenzo Poto, an Italian chef with experience in Michelin starred restaurants in Italy and abroad.

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01 About me

Over the years, working in demanding and inspiring kitchens has helped me develop strong technical skills, precision and a real attention to detail. Every experience has shaped me, not only as a chef, but also as a person.

Lorenzo Poto

@potuschef

Finishing touches Lorenzo finishing scallop shells with tweezers and herbs

Dedication, creativity and constant evolution.

For me, cooking means dedication, creativity and constant evolution. It is something I live with discipline, curiosity and respect. Every dish begins with research, with the study of the ingredients and with the intention to bring out their best expression.

02 My philosophy

My cuisine is rooted in Italian tradition, but it is influenced by the experiences, people and cultures I have encountered along the way. I like to tell stories through my dishes, creating flavours that feel honest, refined and personal.

With PotusChef, I want to bring this vision into private dinners, pop ups and curated culinary experiences. Each menu is created with care, with attention not only to the food, but also to the atmosphere, the rhythm of the evening and the people around the table.

For me, cooking is not just my profession. It is my way of expressing myself, sharing something real and creating moments that people can remember.

03 From the kitchen

The moments behind PotusChef.

Recipes, service and the people at the table — shared as they happen.

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I believe that the ingredient should always be at the centre. My role is to understand it, respect it and transform it with care, without taking away its identity. This is where my idea of cooking begins: from the balance between simplicity and technique, between tradition and innovation, between memory and discovery.

Lorenzo Poto
03 Work Experience
3/11/2025 — CURRENT Current

Marchal Copenhagen

Chef de partie

8/05/2024 — 30/10/2025

Restaurant Calma Copenhagen

Chef de partie

16/08/2023 — 7/04/2024

Restaurant Levi Copenhagen

Chef de partie

1/09/2021 — 31/07/2022

Restaurant D’O Milan★★

Commis

20/05/2019 — 30/06/2019

Restaurant Da Vittorio ★★★

Intern