Chef, restaurateur, and "Celebrity MasterChef" judge Giorgio Locatelli, 63, has shared insights into his culinary preferences, from his favorite butter to his approach to honey for managing his daughter's hay fever.

Locatelli favors Beppino Occelli butter, an Italian brand known for its sweet and creamy texture achieved through a specific centrifuge process. He recalls making risotto with his grandmother, an experience that solidified his decision to become a chef.

His choices for tinned fish include Waitrose Sardine Piccanti for its hint of chili, and Luigi Pomata's aged tuna belly, described as an expensive delicacy with the tenderness of foie gras. For pasta, Locatelli often makes it fresh but recommends Giuseppe Cocco, Rummo, and De Cecco for dry varieties. For gifting, he suggests Verrigni or Felicetti.

Among UK restaurants, Locatelli frequently visits London Shell Co. in Hampstead, an independent establishment where patrons can select their fish to be cooked to order. He recently enjoyed a simply oven-cooked John Dory there.

His "bougiest" item is a Consortium for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, aged balsamic vinegar, which he describes as an out-of-this-world experience.

For toast, Locatelli uses honey from Scott’s of NW London. His daughter Margherita has severe hay fever, leading him to purchase millefiori honey sourced within a three-mile radius of their home, a practice intended to expose them to local pollen.

Locatelli also praised Villa Crespi on Lake Orta in Italy as one of the world's best restaurants, highlighting its traditional Neapolitan chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. A linguine dish with brown bread sauce and baby squid at Villa Crespi stands out as one of his "best ever" pasta experiences.

For a quick meal, Locatelli turns to Riso Scott's pre-cooked Venere Wholegrain Black Rice, which he pairs with vegetables or beef for a nutritious option.

He also produces his own extra virgin olive oil in Sicily, LocaDeli, made from Biancolilla and Nocellara olives. The oil is pressed within hours of picking to retain a vibrant green color and notes of tomato and artichoke.

The current season of "Celebrity MasterChef" airs weekly on BBC One and iPlayer.