Can you introduce yourself
and your business?
My name is Francesco Lategna, and I’m the
co-owner of 3 small businesses in Wooburn
Green in Buckinghamshire.
Dolce Vita – The heart of Italy, in the heart of
Wooburn Green. Dolce Vita brings you the taste
of freshly prepared Italian foods, made from
specially sourced quality ingredients, just like
"Mamma Makes".
La Bottega – Italian delicatessen offering
a delicious selection of meats, cheese, olives,
pasta and wines.
Green Delight – unique and friendly artisan
bakery and cafe, bringing the art of fine bread
and patisserie
Is this a family-run business?
Yes, it’s me and my partner Angelo that run it all.
We’ve been doing it for 7 years now.
Did you initially own all three shops?
We started with the restaurant, Dolce Vita,
then we acquired The Green Delight, a bakery and
patisserie and finally La Bottega was the final piece.
What brought you to Wooburn Green/ how
long have you been here?
Long story here… we first found here through
a friend of mine who first owned the restaurant.
I trained with him, before taking it over when
he was ready to retire. I was born in Matera, which
is in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy...
that’s where the famous car chase from the last
James Bond movie – ‘No Time to Die’ was filmed!
And Angelo, my business partner is from
Sicily originally.
What do you like best about the
neighbourhood/location?
I love the area. The people are lovely and friendly.
The area is beautiful and quiet. There are some
great walks around the area, and gorgeous views
of the Chiltern Hills.
What is your favourite meal to cook?
Pasta – Spaghetti Gamberi e Acciughe – spaghetti
pasta with prawns and anchovies in garlic, cherry
tomato, white wine and a touch of tomato sauce.
Delizioso!
Pizza – Ferrandina pizza – it’s with fresh basil
pesto, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, vine cherry
tomatoes, black olives and topped with meatballs.
We sat down with Francesco Lategna,
co-owner of Dolce Vita, La Bottega and
Green Delight, restaurants and cafes
near our Wooburn Bales community,
to find out what you can expect from
a visit and all things Italian.
Q&A
Dolce Vita
Address: 53 The Green, Wooburn Green,
High Wycombe HP10 0EU
Phone: 01628 527942
Website: dolcevitawooburn.co.uk
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