Ilaria Ragusa is a chef with a background in pâtisserie, innovation, and wellness, having graduated from Le Cordon Bleu London. Her culinary education has placed a strong emphasis on creativity and innovation within the art of pastry, highlighting her expertise in crafting exquisite desserts. Notably, she specialises in vegan pastry, as evidenced by her creation of a plant-based Chocolate Pear and Praline Tart. This dessert combines a crunchy chocolate crust with a luscious pear filling and sumptuous almond praline and chocolate ganache, showcasing her ability to transform classic Italian flavours into vegan delights.