His name is Lorenzo De Nadai. Born in 1991 in Val di Fiemme, among the majestic Dolomites of Trentino, Lorenzo knew from an early age that cooking would be his future.
After attending hospitality school, he continued his studies in cuisine and restaurant management at the Institute of Advanced Training in Tione di Trento.
It was here that he had his first decisive encounter: Giorgio Nardelli, an internationally renowned chef, immediately recognized Lorenzo’s early talent and became one of his most influential mentors.
During his three years at the Institute, Lorenzo opened himself up to the world. He met chef Andrea Berton and gained valuable experience in haute cuisine, taking part in international events and working in luxury venues in Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei.
In 2012, at the end of his educational journey, he entered the Internazionali d’Italia competition in the under-23 category and won first prize in this prestigious culinary contest with a Mediterranean-inspired dish.
That success earned him a six-month internship in Senigallia at Mauro Uliassi’s restaurant. Uliassi, a three-Michelin-starred chef, also involved him in a street food event aboard his own food truck, the renowned Uliassi Street Good.
After completing his studies, driven by a desire to explore more exotic culinary cultures, Lorenzo spent one year in Australia and two years in New Zealand, further enriching his experience in Malaysian and Filipino restaurants.
In 2017, he moved to Switzerland for a year and a half to manage the kitchen of the historic Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz, a five-star superior property and one of the most prestigious names in Alpine hospitality.
After several years of high-level international experience, Lorenzo De Nadai felt the call of his beloved Dolomites. At the same time, he remembered how much he had enjoyed working on Uliassi’s food truck.
That memory sparked an idea: to return to Italy and buy a food truck of his own.
The meeting with VS Veicoli Speciali and the discovery of the Food Truck Pro X
Lorenzo’s decision to embrace street food was inspired by two key factors:
- the desire for a dynamic, stimulating way of working;
- the need to reduce both the initial investment and the fixed costs of launching his own business.
After years spent working abroad, travelling and discovering new experiences had become part of Lorenzo’s lifestyle, something he did not want to give up. The solution was clear: a food truck.
From that point, choosing the right manufacturer was the natural next step.
Lorenzo needed a premium food truck, one capable of matching the standards required for gourmet street food.
VS Veicoli Speciali is a leading company in the sector, with an international client base that includes Michelin-starred chefs and major brands, both within and beyond the food industry.
It was the perfect match.
Among the various options available, De Nadai chose the Food Truck Pro X because it was the ideal solution for bringing his street food project to life.
The Food Truck Pro X offers everything he needs:
- a unique patented design;
- a fully customizable interior layout;
- generous work and storage spaces;
- complete energy autonomy;
- high-efficiency batteries and photovoltaic panels;
- remote-control technology via app.
Having grown up surrounded by valleys and mountains of extraordinary beauty, Lorenzo placed environmental sustainability at the heart of his project.
The Food Truck Pro X is designed to minimize environmental impact not only in terms of energy consumption, but also in terms of noise pollution. It is an exceptionally quiet vehicle, able to operate in harmony with the environment around it.
To further enhance the efficiency and usability of the food truck, Lorenzo chose to integrate eXtra®, the patented digital system developed by VS, which allows the Pro X’s functions to be managed with the simplicity of a mobile app.
With eXtra®, Lorenzo can:
- monitor the opening and closing of the doors;
- regulate temperature and humidity;
- adjust the interior climate;
- modify fridge temperatures;
- switch lights on and off;
- track the food truck’s route and position;
- monitor the battery charge level.
The Pro X is an efficient food truck designed to optimize energy consumption and increase productivity.
For an ambitious chef like Lorenzo, it was exactly what he was looking for.
New opportunities and future projects after the purchase
With his “Dolomiti Street Food” project, Lorenzo takes every opportunity to participate in street food festivals, fairs and events, where his Food Truck Pro X is always met with curiosity, admiration and enthusiastic appreciation.
An eco-compatible food truck for a sustainable cuisine: this is the foundation of Lorenzo’s concept. His culinary proposal celebrates local products and the flavors of tradition, while leaving room for creativity, experimentation and contemporary flair.
Alongside his travelling kitchen, Lorenzo also offers at-home catering services for private events, birthday parties, weddings, celebrations and special occasions.
People across the region can hire the food truck and enjoy the chef’s dishes directly at home, offering their guests a truly original culinary experience.
Lorenzo’s range of initiatives also includes B2B consulting for the hotel and restaurant industry, as well as cooking classes for schools and groups of passionate food lovers.
Today, his agenda is filled with projects, events and new opportunities, with one eye already on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: a golden opportunity to introduce the world to his exceptional talent aboard an equally exceptional food truck.
