Ancient Roman Breads: A Talk and Tasting with Giovanni Di Sarno

Schedule

Fri Jul 03 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Roman Circus Visitor Centre | Colchester, EN

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Take a virtual journey back in time with 'The Travelling Baker' to discover the ingredients and stories behind 3 incredible historic breads.
About this Event

Join fourth-generation baker Giovanni Di Sarno for a fascinating talk exploring the breads of ancient Rome and their role in Roman society.

Includes samples of the breads during the talk!

About Giovanni:

Born in Naples and from a four-generation baking family, Giovanni is a baking teacher and Bread Ambassador for the Real Bread Campaign. He teaches across Essex, Suffolk and London, sharing his passion for real bread made with traditional methods and natural ingredients.


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Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom

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