French Ambassador Bestows Agricultural Merit Award on Renowned Italian Chef Fabrizio Boca

Guillaume Gomez, the French Ambassador to Italy, recently presented Fabrizio Boca, the executive chef of the Presidency of the Italian Republic, with the insignia of Officer of the Ministerial Order of Agricultural Merit. The award recognized Boca’s exceptional talent and skills in the culinary world and was bestowed during a ceremony held at the Quirinale.

Boca has had an illustrious career that has spanned over four decades. He has cooked for prestigious guests such as kings, queens, and heads of state including Queen Elisabeth and Obama. His dishes have impressed Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte who have been guests at the Quirinale on several occasions.

Over the years, Boca’s culinary creations have focused on promoting Italian regional excellence through his use of local products and traditional recipes. His dedication to social responsibility is evident in his collaboration with various social inclusion projects such as working with people with Down syndrome through the Italian Association of people with Down syndrome.

The French Ambassador praised Boca’s innovative techniques, quality, creativity, and commitment to social inclusion during a speech given during the presentation ceremony. He described Boca as a curious and ambitious chef who has dedicated his life to sharing his knowledge with others while maintaining a strong passion for culinary arts beyond his work at the Quirinale. The award for Agricultural Merit represents a symbol of strong ties between France and Italy in terms of culture, history, and economy.