Fighting Child Hunger, One Plate of Pasta at a Time

Sir Bruno Serato, chef and restaurant owner, is on a mission to feed children in need

Sir Bruno Serato (L) worked his way up from dishwasher to owner of his own restaurant. Courtesy of Premium Paris

Sir Bruno Serato came to the United States with just $200 in his pocket, without speaking a word of English. Now, he’s the owner of the Anaheim White House Restaurant, one of Southern California’s most prestigious restaurants, and is helping combat child hunger with pasta.

Serato grew up under humble circumstances in Verona, Italy. He’s never forgotten his roots, and now feeds 5,000 hungry children a day through his non-profit, Caterina’s Club.

Working His Way Up

Since the age of 14, Serato worked at his family’s small bed and breakfast establishment, taking on all sorts of jobs as needed. He helped in the kitchen and at the bar, cleaned, and waited on patrons.