Award Winning Authentic, Artisan Italian Cuisine
Your Food Solution Partner
Retail & Food Service
Our Story
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Italy has always been our favourite destination in the world -
Having enjoyed many wonderful holidays in Italy, my wife Orla and I would always return home to Ireland frustrated that we could not find the same standard of gourmet Italian food.
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I would always have said ‘I don’t like pizza’, except of course when in Italy (or Rome as they say!). Finally, after another trip to Italy we set about researching how we could replicate the food experience we enjoyed on holiday with our family at home, every day!
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We soon realised that most “Italian” products we were being sold were not Italian, either in terms of where they were produced, the production methods or the ingredients used.
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From humble beginnings in 2016, Buon-Forno today delivers the finest 100%, artisan authentic Italian products to leading Retailers and Food Service companies in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Internationally.
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Key to our success has been a commitment to never drop our standards, deliver excellence consistently and to build our team on the ground in Italy.
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Kieran McCarthy - CEO & Founder
About Buon Forno
At Buon Forno, we bring Italy’s excellent flavors to your table, offering a handpicked selection of quality Italian products. From delicious pizza, pinsa, artisanal pasta, desserts to outstanding cured meats, our range captures the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
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100% authentic traditional recipes creating best pizza, pinsa and focaccia in the world.
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Fast to serve - outstanding quality, minimum expert labour requirements
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Specialist ingredients with regional Italian provenance
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Local team on the ground delivering best quality and value
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Only from the highest standard BRC and IFS accredited production standards.
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NPD partnerships with top Italian chefs to create your dream product
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Flash frozen to lock in the authentic texture and flavour
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Wide range of pasta, risotto, antipasta and dessert options
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World class selection of cooked and cured cold meats
Our Unique Customer Value Proposition
Maximising Profitable Growth in Retail & Food service
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Product research & developmentWe work with Retail and Food Service companies to create bespoke products that deliver for their customers and optimise net profitable growth for their businesses.
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Operational excellence and the capacity to deliver at scale.We Co-Manufacture with partners that satisfy all our requirements regarding capacity, operational excellence AND authentic, artisan production methods.
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Italian based teamWe have an expert team on the ground in Italy to build products and ensure consistent delivery on the ground for our customers.
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Sustainability and supply chain securitySustainability and supply chain security are at the centre of our customer solutions and philosophy.
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Always deliver consistently, on timeWe manage all logistics from start to finish anywhere in Europe and Internationally
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Added value across the full marketing mixWe work with Retail and Food Service companies to create bespoke products that deliver for their customers and optimise net profitable growth for their businesses.
Our Dedicated Italian Team
Sectors
Driving Margin through Quality
Our recipes & ingredients
We use only the finest quality, authentic Italian ingredients in all our products. Guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and authenticity in every bite. Each product is crafted with care, following traditional recipes passed down through generations.
But at Buon Forno, we’re more than just a food partner – we’re like a family united by our love for great food and shared experiences. Picture yourself seated at our patio table, surrounded by the warmth of Italian hospitality, where every meal feels like a family gathering. Join us and become part of our extended Italian family, where your satisfaction is our top priority!
