Chefs bring alive the magic of “Tuscan cuisine”at Pizza Hut!

On a perfectly lazy summer afternoon in Mumbai, Pizza Hut, dished magic of Italian-inspired cuisine in an exclusive event led by their Head Chef, Arjyo Banerjee in collaboration with Chef Luca Ciano, Executive Chef from Barilla, Italy. Together, they showcased Pizza Hut’s latest offerings inspired by the Tuscan region in central Italy – Pizza Hut’s Tuscani Singles and Tuscani Pastas, in an exclusive & interactive live cook out and workshop for select guests.

The event, held at Muraban Road restaurant, had a specially created ‘Menu of the day’ showcasing Pizza Hut’s latest range of dishes inspired by Tuscan Cuisine, in which special emphasis was laid on exotic ingredients, layered textures and “burst-in-your-mouth” flavors. The chefs shared a great rapport and dishes like Aubergine and Tomato Cannelloni and Creamy Pesto Fettuccine with prawns, and Verde, one of the Tuscani Singles, which is Pizza Hut’s signature range of hand stretched thin crust pizzas, were prepared live for the guests along with an assortment of other dishes.

During this session, for the first time Chef Luca took an exclusive Masterclass on “Perfect Italian Pasta” for all the special invitees, and gave a view into the heritage and quality of the pastas served at Pizza Hut.

A perfect complement to the feast, were assorted bruschettas (Tomatoes & Bocconcini, Thyme Grilled Chicken with olive Tapenade and Parmesan & Tomato Pesto with Prawns and Basil), as well as a Summer Vegetable Salad with garlic crutes and tossed with olive oil and balsamico. A cheese cake platter for the dessert completed the culinary affair. Wine sangrias, mocktails and wine were served with all the courses.

Speaking on the Chef’s Table, Chef Arjyo, Head Chef, Pizza Hut, India said, “The Chef’s Table is a great opportunity for both Chef Luca and myself to get together and recreate the magic of Italian inspired cuisine for our special guests. At Pizza Hut, it has always been a conscious effort to give consumers that special experience, using the most fresh and flavorful ingredients, all simply cooked: be it our pastas, pizzas, drinks, appetizers or desserts. Signature recipes, like the Tuscani Singles and Tuscani Pastas, have been the outcome of my inspiration from the Tuscan cuisine, indicative of its fresh flavors and produce, textures and quality of ingredients. I urge you to visit Pizza hut and taste them!”

Chef Luca Ciano, Executive Chef from Barilla, Italy said “Working with the Pizza Hut team and Chef Arjyo has been a great experience. Their new menu, especially the range of Tuscani Singles & Tuscani Pastasis truly inspired by Italian cooking. Authentic Italian food is only possible when you use the best quality pastas, like Barilla, combined with the right blend of authentic Italian flavors. Chef Arjyo and his team have done a great job of creating some innovative recipes that now feature in the all-new menu at Pizza Hut. Today’s Masterclass was just an extension of Pizza Hut’s endeavor to serve the best quality pastas to their customers.

Tuscani Singles signature hand stretched thin crust pizzas is available at all Pizza Hut restaurants (dine-in only) starting at Rs. 195 only. The range consists of 8 pizzas with flavorful exotic ingredients like parmesan cheese, pesto sauce zucchini, fresh basil & more. To name a few, Verde & Gardiner for vegetarians and Florence Chicken & Pesto Pepperoni for non-vegetarians, promise to be a delectable culinary treat.

Tuscani Pastas is a range of premium sautéed pastas starting at Rs.99 with options both in the fusion, e.g. Spicy Tomato – an Italian dish with an Indian Twist, as well as international categories, e.g., Creamy Spinach Fettucine & Arabiatta with Smoked Chicken & Black Olives – a truly Italian gastronomical experience.