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He earned the potent nickname "Godfather" because of the way he helped shape Italian cooking in Britain.

Antonio Carluccio gave Jamie Oliver his start in the kitchen and has 57 restaurants, including one at Reuters Plaza, which all bear his name.

Antonio Carluccio will be meeting food fans at his restaurant in Canary Wharf on Tuesday afternoon.

The chef, one of the stars - alongside great friend Gennaro Contaldo - of the hit BBC series Two Greedy Italians, will be signing copies of the book based on the show.

For many people he's the godfather of Italian cookery and when it comes to spreading the word about good food Antonio Carluccio is nothing short of evangelical.

The veteran restaurateur and chef's career spans more than 50 years, during which he's received the equivalent of a knighthood in Italy and been awarded the OBE.