An annual tradition, we recently set the team a task to dream up their own Fatto creations for our pizza and cocktail competition. After a very tasty round of testing (which quickly turned into a bit of a party), two of our North Laine team members came out on top. Head pizzaiolo Gaetano and Vandana, one of our brilliant waitresses, stole the show with what we’re very excited to announce as our new special pizza and cocktail.
GAETANO’S SUPERNOVA VERDE
Gaetano talks about Naples with the same warmth as the pizza oven he works from. His Supernova Verde is a twist on one of his childhood favourites: the simple but beautiful Pasta e Piselli, a Neapolitan classic made with unassuming ingredients but always cooked with love. It’s a dish his mum used to make for him, one he’s always cherished, and now brought it to life in his own way.
The pizza starts with a base of pea crema and roasted peas, mozzarella and parmesan layered with black pepper pancetta, a staple in southern Italian kitchens known for its deep, aromatic saltiness. It’s finished hot from the oven with crispy onions and a drizzle of crema di provola, a smoky cheese typical of Naples. The result is rich, fresh, and full of heart, exactly how Gaetano likes to cook.
VANDANA’S TWACKERED TORINO
Vandana’s Twackered Torino is her love letter to the great Italian classics. It begins with the Milano–Torino, the cocktail that inspired icons like the Negroni, Americano, Boulevardier and Hanky Panky, but she’s taken that timeless mix of bitter and sweet and given it her own Brighton twist.
To make it, she uses Tuaca to add smooth caramel and vanilla notes, then balances it with a coffee kick. The Campari is cold infused with cracked whole coffee beans, rested for a full day and carefully filtered to create a silky roasted depth that runs through the drink. It’s finished with a slice of orange, lightly dried and dipped in dark chocolate.
You’ll find Gaetano’s Supernova Verde and Vandana’s Twackered Torino on our special menu from today. Two brilliant creations from two brilliant people.
A big BRAVI to Gaetano and Vandana!