The Italian Show brings together leading Italian food and drink producers with professionals from across the hospitality sector. Its programme includes chef-led presentations, regional ingredient showcases, artisan pizza masterclasses, wine tastings, mixology demonstrations and an exhibition of authentic Italian products.

Di Marco will showcase its Classic Pinsa Romana and Multigrain Pinsa Romana bases, with Martina demonstrating the products on the stand and sharing her approach to working with the versatile Roman speciality. High hydration and leavening for up to 72 hours help create the light texture that distinguishes authentic Pinsa from conventional pizza.

Head chef of Signum restaurant and the youngest female chef in Italy to receive a Michelin star, Martina has created a selection of exclusive recipes for the event, including:

EOLIANA

Rooted in Martina Caruso’s Aeolian heritage, this recipe brings together the Sicilian flavours that shape her cooking: tomato, aubergine, almonds, baked ricotta, anchovies and capers, with the crisp, airy texture of Pinsa, creating a meeting point between Rome and the Aeolian Islands.

TRUFFLE

This recipe reflects Martina’s personal approach to contrasts through a recurring dialogue between land and sea. Black truffle and chicken broth meet prawns and preserved lemon in a refined, contemporary expression of her cuisine, where depth and elegance come together in a signature interpretation of Pinsa.

VEGETALE

A fresh, plant-forward Mediterranean interpretation that celebrates the power of simple, high-quality ingredients, with hummus, confit cherry tomatoes and caper leaves at its heart, showing how simplicity can still deliver character, balance and distinctive flavour.

Caruso will also take to the event’s pizza stage for a 20-minute slot where she will discuss the history behind Pinsa, her personal approach to working with it and why the product works not only in casual dining but also in a more refined restaurant context. She will also demonstrate and prepare one of her Pinsa recipes on stage whilst delivering her talk to the audience.

Vincenzo Carafa, marketing manager at Di Marco, said: “The Italian Show is a valuable opportunity to connect with UK foodservice operators and partners. Chef Martina Caruso’s creativity and respect for authentic Italian ingredients make her the ideal partner to showcase our Pinsa. As demand grows, we want to help more UK businesses discover its quality, versatility and authentic Roman heritage.”

More than 25 years after inventing Pinsa, Di Marco remains a third-generation family business committed to traditional methods and consistent quality. Di Marco’s time-honoured recipe uses a proprietary blend of wheat, soy and rice flours, together with the company’s closely guarded mother dough.

As international demand for Pinsa continues to grow, Di Marco, now present in more than 60 countries around the world, is leading the category it created, combining Roman baking heritage with a convenient, versatile format for modern foodservice operators.

For more information visit: https://www.dimarco.it/en/