i. Biography
Matteo Re Depaolini became Chef de Cuisine at Mio in Beijing in 2024, bringing a disciplined, exacting approach from Legnano, Milan, Italy into one of the capital’s most polished dining rooms. At Mio, Beijing, his work reads as the product of structure, balance, and accumulated technique rather than theatrics.
The Path
Training at E. Maggia cooking school placed technique at the center of Matteo Re Depaolini’s formation. That background still shows in the way he works: careful, controlled, and oriented toward letting flavor stay legible. Since 2024, he has held the role of Head Chef of Mio, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, a position that fits a career built through steady progression.
The Work Today
At Mio, the starting point is product, with technique treated as part of the same discipline. In Matteo Re Depaolini’s words: “If ingredients represent the living art, then cooking becomes the expressive technique that captivates the senses — a realm from which I derive inspiration.” The line places the emphasis where it belongs: on how a cook shapes ingredients without flattening what they are. Service follows the same logic. Matteo Re Depaolini describes hospitality in practical terms, measured by the response at the table. “For me the best thing in hospitality is to see people satisfied with our food and what we prepare for them.” It is a direct standard: the work is complete when the plate lands and the room receives it well.
Signature
Matteo's signature dishes include paccheri with Boston lobster, agnolotti with rabbit, risotto with braised oxtail, Atlantic black cod, and Iberian pork belly. The range points to a kitchen that works across pasta, rice, seafood, and meat with equal control, keeping richness and restraint in the same frame.
In Their Words “If ingredients represent the living art, then cooking becomes the expressive technique that captivates the senses — a realm from which I derive inspiration.” “For me the best thing in hospitality is to see people satisfied with our food and what we prepare for them.”
Acclaim
The key marker in Matteo Re Depaolini’s record is the 2024 appointment as Chef de Cuisine at Mio in Beijing, which confirms the line from E. Maggia cooking school to Mio, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Matteo Re Depaolini's current role?
As of 2026, Matteo Re Depaolini is Chef de Cuisine.
Where did Matteo Re Depaolini train or study?
Matteo Re Depaolini trained at E. Maggia cooking school.
