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Monday 27th January 2025
Day 4 of 17
Rafael Cagali
Da Terra
8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF
2 Michelin Stars
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Rafael Cagali
Born in São Paulo to Brazilian and Italian parents, Rafael Cagali’s journey into his career as a chef was far from conventional. Leaving school and unsure of what he wanted to do in life, he chose to study Economics at university in São Paulo. At the age of 20, Rafael moved to London to learn English and to fund his studies, he began working part-time in kitchens. It was here, he found a passion for cooking and began to seriously consider training as a chef. A course at Westminster College in Hospitality and Catering was to follow, including work experience in the city’s diverse European restaurants.
25 years old, he relocated to Verona where his family heritage lies. Not long after, he joined the team under Chef Stefano Baiocco at the Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda where he remained for three years, before moving to Denia in Spain to work under Quique Dacosta in his eponymous three Michelin-starred restaurant.
In 2012, he moved back to London and took the opportunity of a stagiaire in Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in Bray. Upon completion, he became Chef de Partie for two years. Rafael then joined Simon Rogan and his team for the opening of Fera at Claridge’s and assumed responsibility for the development kitchen, Aulis. In 2019, Chef Cagali embarked on his own culinary venture, opening Da Terra in London.
How to Book
The Obsession25 online booking registration is now closed, and all restaurant tables have been allocated.
However, there’s still hope! Plans can change, and cancellations do occur. If this happens, we will prioritise contacting those who previously applied for tickets through the ballot.
Rafael's Menu
HAMACHI / DAIKON / NASHI PEAR
Albariño, Gran Vino Pazo Barrantes, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2022
SOURDOUGH / BUTTERS / BONE MARROW
Rully, Domaine Jean-Baptiste Ponsot, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France, 2020 (O)
DUCK TORTELLINI IN BRODO / BRIOCHE TOAST / DUCK HAM
Pinot Grigio Ramato, Specogna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2022 (V)
PORK LOIN / MOREL / CAVALO NERO / LOBSTER RICE / CHIMICHURRI
Cartuxa Colheita Tinto, DOC Alentejo, Fundacao Eugenio De Almeida, Evora, Alentejo, Portugal, 2020
YOGHURT PARFAIT / BLOOD ORANGE / BURNT MILK
Malaga, Mountain Wine “Mr White”, Telmo Rodriguez, Andalusia, Spain, 2020 (O)
BRIGADEIRO NIBS DE CACAO
The Obsession Food Festival
Obsession first took place in 2001 and was created as a celebration of great food, wine and a meeting of friends, old and new.
From that first event, its size has grown but the ethos is still very much the same; a completely memorable culinary experience with some of the world’s most innovative chefs creating unique Obsession menus for guests to enjoy at Northcote.

S.Pellegrino
Company ProfileS.Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are Natural Mineral Waters from Italy, acknowledged as leaders in the premium water category. With 125 years of heritage, S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna are destined for the best tables in over 150 countries around the world. Both waters bring the best to the table thanks to their distinctive Italian tastes and unique sparkle, which are known to accompany fine dining experiences worldwide.
Founded in 1899, Sanpellegrino S.p.A. is the leading beverage company in Italy with its range of mineral waters and soft drinks. Sanpellegrino has always been committed to enhancing good for the planet and works responsibly and passionately to ensure that its natural resources have a secure future to continue bringing the best Italian beverages to its customers.
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Electrolux Professional
www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/
03444 631 260
Electrolux Professional
Electrolux Professional provides globally renowned kitchen solutions and innovative products to meet the needs of chefs at Northcote; the home of Obsession 24.
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www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/
03444 631 260

Wellocks
Company ProfileWellocks
Wellocks have become the special ingredient of the UK’s finest restaurants and have been working closely with Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Craig Bancroft at Northcote for many years, sourcing the most exceptional produce and speciality ingredients.
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Bentleys Manchester
Company ProfileBentleys Manchester
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Lafont
Company ProfileLafont
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CCS | Continental Chef Supplies
Company ProfileCCS | Continental Chef Supplies
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Deepbridge
Company ProfileDeepbridge
Award-winning Deepbridge Capital provides investors with access to portfolios of actively-managed, growth-focused technology and life sciences companies, taking advantage of the potential tax benefits available under the Enterprise Investment Scheme and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme.
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Sarah Layton
Company ProfileSarah Layton
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Taylors of Harrogate
Company ProfileTaylors of Harrogate
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Macallan
Company ProfileMacallan
The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Two centuries have passed since Alexander Reid, founder of The Macallan, distilled the first batch of whisky in his curiously small stills in Speyside, Scotland, in 1824, beginning the extraordinary legacy of the single malt Scotch whisky.
An obsession with quality and craftsmanship is the hallmark of The Macallan. The outstanding quality and distinctive character of each whisky is influenced by exceptional oak casks seasoned with sherry wine - a commitment to natural colour underpinned by mastery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, The Macallan Distillery is located on a beautiful 485-acre Estate and takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills.
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Double Dutch
Company ProfileDouble Dutch
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King’s Purveyors of Fine Foods
Company ProfileKing’s Purveyors of Fine Foods
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Louis Roederer Champagne
Company ProfileLouis Roederer Champagne
Founded in 1776 in Reims, Louis Roederer is an independent family-run champagne house producing Louis Roederer and Cristal champagnes. Pioneers in sustainable farming, Louis Roederer works hand in hand with nature to produce extraordinary wines that reflect the terroir of the champagne soils and the passion of the Rouzaud family.
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The Wright Wine Company
Company ProfileThe Wright Wine Company
Yorkshire Wine & Spirits Merchant
Specialist supplier of wine and spirits, ranging from the everyday to the premium, for both retail and the trade. We are proud to be chosen by several leading restaurants and michelin-starred hoteliers to help create award-winning wine lists and drinks menus, and enjoy a close working relationship, both personal and professional, with owners, sommeliers and managers alike.
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Riedel
Company ProfileRiedel
Riedel is known for the creation and development of grape varietal-specific stemware. Riedel Crystal was the first in history to recognize that the taste and aroma of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed, and has been recognized for its revolutionary designs complementing alcoholic beverages and other drinks.
Founded in 1756 and pioneering grape varietal-specific stemware since 1958, Riedel has become the brand of choice for wine connoisseurs and drink specialists, hospitality professionals and consumers globally.