A Journey of Tradition
2017
The journey began in London. Oliwer and Valeria launched Il Peperone Piccante, bringing authentic Italian street food to the city heart.


Since 1996
Oliwer has been a professional pizza chef for over two decades, honing his craft across Italy, Germany, and the UK, perfecting the science of slow-fermented dough.
Kent & Beyond
Now based in Rochester, we bring the authentic wood-fired experience to weddings and celebrations across Kent, serving the community with hand-stretched passion.


Chef since 1996
Oliwer's expertise spans 30 years and four countries, bringing authentic Italian mastery to Rochester.
Since establishing IL PEPERONE PICCANTE in 2017, he has stayed true to the artisanal traditions of hand-stretched dough and wood-fired precision, ensuring every pizza delivers the genuine taste of his international culinary journey spanning Hungary, Italy, Germany and England.