10/09/2025
Dr. Suborno Bose presents: Chef Massimo Bottura – Food for Soul
A remarkable story reshaping sustainability, innovation, and global hospitality.
In this powerful presentation, Dr. Suborno Bose brings to life the extraordinary journey of Chef Massimo Bottura , the visionary behind Food for Soul . As the celebrated chef-owner of Osteria Francescana —a three-Michelin-starred restaurant twice named the best in the world—Bottura redefined fine dining by anchoring it in ethical purpose and cultural responsibility .
In 2020, his relentless fight against food waste earned him the title of UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador, while his restaurant was awarded a prestigious Michelin Green Star for sustainability .
Through his non-profit, Food for Soul, Bottura has created inspiring Refettorio community kitchens—transforming surplus food into dignified meals served in spaces of art, beauty, and warmth .
With World Tourism Day’s theme focused on sustainability, Bottura stands out as a global beacon—demonstrating how culinary creativity, social inclusion, and environmental care can come together to feed both people and planet.