Product Offerings
Products:
Ready-made Meals: Seafood Risotto, White Lasagne, Neapolitan Lasagne with Tomato Sauce, Aubergine Parmigiana without Tomato Sauce, Aubergine Parmigiana, Meatballs in Ragù, Peppers au Gratin
Anche io Chef – Ri.Ca. Srl is a premium Italian food manufacturing company based in Somma Vesuviana, in the heart of the Campania region. Specializing in artisanal ready-made meals, the company is renowned for bringing authentic Italian culinary traditions to the foodservice industry. Ri.Ca. Srl has built its reputation on the strength of its flagship brand, Anche io Chef, offering a wide selection of high-quality, chef-inspired frozen meals.
Core Business and Offerings
Anche io Chef operates as a B2B-focused manufacturer that caters primarily to the Horeca sector (hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses) with fully prepared, heat-and-serve gourmet meals. The company’s production emphasizes tradition, authenticity, and efficiency, enabling chefs and foodservice providers to serve consistent, high-quality Italian dishes with minimal preparation time.
Key Product Categories:
- Ready-Made Meals (Frozen, Vacuum Packed):
- Seafood Risotto
- White Lasagne
- Neapolitan Lasagne with Tomato Sauce
- Aubergine Parmigiana (Classic and Without Tomato Sauce)
- Meatballs in Ragù
- Peppers au Gratin
These products are tailored for industrial kitchens and restaurants that aim to serve homemade-style meals with authentic Southern Italian taste profiles, while optimizing kitchen labor and service speed.
Specialization and USP
Ri.Ca. Srl's unique value proposition lies in its combination of traditional Neapolitan culinary methods and modern food technology. Its primary competitive advantages include:
- Authentic Recipes: Developed from traditional Italian family and regional recipes.
- Ready-to-Use Format: All products are precooked and vacuum-sealed, requiring only reheating before serving.
- Long Shelf Life: Thanks to advanced freezing and packaging techniques, products maintain freshness and flavor for extended periods.
- No Preservatives: Meals are prepared using fresh ingredients without chemical preservatives.
- Dedicated Foodservice Solutions: All offerings are tailored for the needs of professional kitchens and caterers.
Financial Insights
As a privately held Italian SME, Ri.Ca. Srl does not publicly disclose its financial statements. However, based on business registry and operations data:
- Company Status: Active and fully operational
- Years in Operation: Over 15 years of consistent presence in the Italian and European foodservice market
- Sales Model: B2B-focused, primarily supplying to restaurants, catering companies, and institutional food service providers
Shipment Records
Though international shipment data is limited, Ri.Ca. Srl’s products have been showcased at various food exhibitions, indicating active participation in global trade fairs and export readiness:
- Export Potential: Strong for European and North American markets seeking authentic Italian meal solutions
- Packaging Standards: All products comply with EU food safety and traceability regulations
- Logistics: Frozen supply chain and vacuum-sealed units allow easy export and bulk distribution
Target Market
Anche io Chef products are designed for:
- Restaurants and Trattorias
- Catering and Banqueting Services
- Hotels and Resorts
- Institutional Kitchens (schools, hospitals, canteens)
- International Distributors of Italian Cuisine
Its offerings meet the rising demand for gourmet-quality, convenience-oriented, authentic Italian cuisine in both domestic and international markets.
Capabilities
Ri.Ca. Srl operates a fully equipped food production facility with capabilities including:
- Mass-scale batch cooking
- Vacuum packaging and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) freezing
- Custom recipe development for clients