Gino D'Acampo Profits from Food Supply Firm Amid Media Company Struggles

TV chef Gino D’Acampo is celebrating after making a load of dough from his food supply firm – days after seeing his media firm profits suffer.

His Bonta Italia outfit – which supplies high-quality produce, plus pasta and sauces to the catering world – turned over £11.6m in the 12 months to the end of March this year.

Accountants revealed the firm made a gross profit of £9.5m – slightly up on the previous 12 months.

The company tells would-be customers: ‘Founded in 2003 by food industry expert Marco Silvagni and celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo, today we supply every sector of the UK food industry.

‘Britain’s food service businesses trust us to provide the best Italian ingredients and products, backed up by fast, reliable delivery and exceptional service.’

Earlier this week however books for his media firm revealed his riches had taken a battering after he was embroiled in a row about his behaviour.

TV chef Gino D’Acampo is celebrating after making a load of dough from his food supply firm – days after seeing his media firm profits suffer

His Bonta Italia outfit – which supplies high-quality produce, plus pasta and sauces to the catering world – turned over £11.6m in the 12 months to the end of March this year

The star’s firm made around just £35,000 in a year – compared to more than £1.5m in the previous 12 months.

He was reportedly taken off the Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip show following his refusal to put his name to a conduct agreement.

Books filed to Companies House for his Gino D’Acampo Ltd firm show that cash in the company coffers dropped from £704, 204 for the year to the end of April last year to £119,070 for the last 12 months of trading.

The firm’s value with creditors paid dwindled to £195,999 from more than £350,000.

But he still valued himself as an asset of ‘goodwill’ worth £1.2m to the firm.

He paid around £7,000 in Corporation Tax based on an income five times that figure – in the previous 12 months, the bill was almost £297,000, meaning he made a profit of around £1.5m.

A representative for Gino has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.

The chef is now said to be orchestrating a significant move to Australia, five months following ITV’s decision to sever ties with him amid the serious misconduct claims.

The renowned culinary star, aged 48, is reportedly gearing up to establish multiple new enterprises across Australia, encompassing two dining establishments, a kitchenware collection, and a technology platform, as he distances himself from the British media scene.

Earlier this week however books for his media firm revealed his riches had taken a battering after he was embroiled in a row about his behaviour

His spokesperson alluded to the substantial relocation, commenting: ‘He loves Australia a lot – the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.’

Earlier this year, ITV News launched an inquiry into ‘unacceptable’, ‘distressing’ and ‘horrendous’ conduct attributed to D’Acampo, with some allegations reportedly spanning more than a decade.

Last year, it emerged that he had been enrolled in a language and behaviour programme by ITV executives.

Additional allegations surfaced that ITV had failed to respond to numerous complaints, including episodes involving unsuitable remarks directed at This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby in 2018.

MailOnline recently revealed the chef, 48, has put his £2.45million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale after he was axed from ITV amid a string of accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women – which he has denied.

ITV subsequently pulled all of Gino’s shows from its upcoming schedules after the accusations were revealed in an investigation.

However, sources have now said he is gearing up to launch a ‘cookware range for the international market’ and is set to take on projects in Australia.

A source told The Sun: ‘While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he’s a pragmatist and knows it’s time for new adventures.

‘He’s been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there.’

They added: ‘He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.’

MailOnline has contacted Gino D’Acampo’s representative for comment.

Last month, Gino put his Hertfordshire mansion up for sale, MailOnline revealed.

He listed the Grade II listed seven-bedroom Georgian property after having overseen a huge restoration project with wife Jessica.

The couple, who share three children Luciano, 23, Rocco, 20, and Mia, 13, also have a property in Sardinia, where Jessica recently hosted a get-together among her female pals.

The decision to put their family home on the market also comes after Gino’s restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million before going into administration.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Gino’s had a tough time lately so selling the family home will also add to the sadness.

‘Himself and Jessica put so much work into turning the property into their dream home.’

The end of terrace property has six bathrooms, a giant kitchen/breakfast room and a living area featuring a grand piano next to a spectator Georgian fireplace.

Gino has previously pictured himself playing guitar in the room in front of the roaring fire.

The 4,720 sq ft property also includes period features typical of houses of its era including fireplaces in eight of the rooms, tall ceilings with roses, original ornate cornices and large shuttered windows which flood the rooms with natural light.

The garden is also perfect for entertaining, featuring an outdoor kitchen, mains gas BBQ, heated gazebo and a Jacuzzi with led lighting system and sound connection.

There is also a garden studio currently used as a cinema room and a gym.