Who is Polpetta?

Ciao! I’m Maria Daniela Colagrande, a passionate chef from Bari bringing the rich flavours of Puglia to Amsterdam since 2021.

In 2025 I've registered my first startup called Polpette di Pane, that transforms surplus bread into a frozen, vegetarian comfort food inspired by Italian culinary tradition. Rooted in the concept of cucina povera, the product has been re-engineered for professional food systems, with a strong focus on food safety, scalability, and circularity.

Enrolled in the Waste2Plate Eu funded Accelerator program 2025

Finalist of the TEDx Amsterdam Impact program 2025

From 2021, Polpetta Lokale Gastronomie offer a mix of genuine Italian recipes alongside creative dishes that merge Italian and Dutch culinary styles, all delivered fresh to your door by Teresa, our iconic yellow & black cargo bike.