I am a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Born and raised in the charming town of Staffolo, nestled in the heart of Italy's Marche region, I grew up surrounded by diverse culinary influences from all across the country.

At the age of 20, I embarked on an international adventure, starting in Sydney, Australia, and eventually exploring more than 26 countries. Each destination provided me with unique stories and invaluable inspiration, especially when it came to discovering the rich and diverse food cultures around the world.

Together with my brother, I co-founded "La Cucina Mobile," a food truck inspired by the vibrant street food scene of Italy. After two successful years, we took the next leap and opened our first fixed-location restaurant, "Toncini Modern Italian," in Brisbane, Australia. It was a remarkable journey, where we introduced a modern twist to authentic Italian cuisine.

Due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the pandemic, I found myself in Kelowna, British Columbia. Today, I am delighted to share my culinary expertise and passion with the wonderful community of the Okanagan region.

Join me on this exciting gastronomic adventure as we celebrate the art of cooking, embrace diverse flavors, and create memorable culinary experiences together. Welcome to my world of culinary exploration and innovation.

For me, cooking is...

my love language. I love to carry on and share my culture through my food and traditions through my recipes. When I cook solo its also therapeutic.

I learned to cook at...

Homegrown culinary expertise passed down from my Mamma and Nonnas, further honed at multiple renowned Italian restaurants in Australia.

A cooking secret...

is to cook with thought, not just heat. The finest cuisine is meant to be shared.

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Chef Andrew's reviews

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14 services

Chef Toncini was absolutely amazing! He was friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable, and obviously a great chef! Best arancini I've had. Everything from the initial conversations, set up, pace, presentation, and clean up was fantastic. Then entire process was smooth and delicious. Would 100% recommend Andrew to anyone!

From our very first interaction to our last, Andrew was great to plan with. He was very professional, organized and clean. We were a group of 6 and he knocked every dish out of the park for each of us. He was personable and accommodating, we will all be talking about this experience for a very long time. We can’t thank you enough!

Our experience was “over the top”! Andrew’s personality is perfect for this type of dining experience. The menu selection, quality of food and the most important amazing taste made this a memorable evening.