Bethany Hipwell Joins Prosecco DOC for Final 2026 Residency

The residency begins with an immersive tour of the Prosecco DOC region from October 6 to 8, where Hipwell will examine local viticulture and production. Following this, she will transition to the House of Mediterraneo in Milan from October 9 to 12. There, she will mentor young hospitality professionals through workshops focused on menu development, ingredient refinement, and British gastronomic techniques. The program concludes with an invitation-only dinner designed to showcase the intersection of these two distinct food cultures.

Hipwell brings a decade of experience from the Michelin-starred Hambleton Hall, where she served as Senior Sous Chef under Aaron Patterson. Since taking the helm at The Two Pigs, she has earned two AA Rosettes and a spot in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list. Her presence in Milan marks the final installment of a year-long initiative that previously visited Brazil, South Korea, and Canada.

Giancarlo Guidolin, President of the Consortium, emphasized the strategic importance of the UK market, which accounts for approximately 20% of the brand's total exports. Following the record-breaking production of 667 million bottles in 2025, the Consortium views this exchange as a vital tool to maintain its status as a global benchmark for Italian lifestyle. Interested professionals may continue to apply for future iterations of the residency program through the Consortium’s official channels.