Jessica was the driving force behind Gino's decision to move permanently to the UK, which he credits with his success. I run a family kitchen and in my house we don't have options. I never had options, why should they?" The family’s journey will take them from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia to Naples (Gino’s “crazy hometown”) and other locations across the Cilento coast, to Calabria and sun-soaked Puglia.

For more of the news you care about, straight to your inbox, sign up for one of our daily newsletters here. The family like to unwind by going to the park and the pub with the kids to eat traditional English food - and he's raised them to enjoy all sorts of cooking.Gordon went on to joke that Tilly could end up having Gino as a father-in-law but downplayed the speculation during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, claiming they were "just friends". Famous Italian chef Gino D’Acampo will be returning to Italy for a new series, this time taking his wife and children with him. Italian Home Baking: 100 Irresistible Recipes for Bread, Biscuits, Cakes, Pizza, Pasta and Party Food My wife goes for dinner with male friends and I go for dinner with female friends or business friends.

Gordon then got flustered when Tilly, who is currently starring in Strictly Come Dancing, started becoming friendly with Gino's eldest son, Luciano, leading to an awkward conversation. The restaurant was Gino’s first job as head chef and Jessica was employed there as a waitress - and was the setting for romance. Gino is no stranger to travelling in the name of fine dining, having also presented Gino's Italian Escape and Gordon, Gino & Fred Go Greek, amongst many others. What to expect from Gino’s Italian Family Adventure? In the ITV show, Gino, his wife Jess, and their three children Luciano, Rocco and Mia will explore the very best of southern Italy and Sardinia - in an effort to help his British-born kids discover more about their Italian roots and the origins of his love for food.Speaking to the Daily Star, Gino revealed that the secret to their 19 year marriage was giving each other their own space.

In each episode, Gino shares his love of Italy and its food with his family - some of whom are more willing than others to get hands on in the pursuit of the finest local delicacies. Jonathan joked that he thought Gino wasn't Luciano's father because the teenager is a "very handsome man".He added: "My kids are not allowed to be fussy eaters. The problem with fussy children is their stupid parents.