Kieran McCarthy
Managing Director
Kieran spends his time between, Ireland, UK and Italy and brings over 30 years of expertise in retail and food service etc.
Our journey began with artisan pizzas, made with the finest ingredients in Italy. Our turnkey production to shelf solution still supplies multiple retailers with stellar success, bringing the authentic taste of Italian pizza to the Irish, UK and International customers.
We continue to innovate with an expanding range of delicious pasta, dessert and convenience foods for global retail and foodservice clients.
Kieran spends his time between, Ireland, UK and Italy and brings over 30 years of expertise in retail and food service etc.
John has an outstanding track record at Director and CEO level in leading Global Organisations. His focus is on profit optimisation via; best in class business development [organic & M&A], operational excellence [cost reduction and automation], customer and people engagement. Significant experience of all business sectors including Agri/Food & Beverage & Sustainability.
Based out of our head office, Orla manages all of our Operations and Logistics and has over 30 years of expertise in operational excellence in leading organisations.
Based in Italia, Giulia uses her extensive network to source and supply the very best products to our clients.
Michelle is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of commercial and marketing experience in the food sector
Stefano works with Giulia to create bespoke Pizza Solutions for our customers and has brought the finest Italian techniques and recipes to customers across Europe. He grew up in a renowned family pizza business in Naples, is a certified pizzaiolo with qualifications from the top pizzaioli training schools in Naples. Stefano runs his own, renowned pizzeria in Naples.
Andrea works with Giulia to create bespoke Pasta Solutions for our customers. He has worked in some of the leading restaurants in the world (3 Michelin stars) and now serves as Head Chef at the renowned T-Bone in Venice. His cuisine is characterized by avant-garde techniques and the use of high-quality, natural raw materials.
Manuel works with Giulia to create the finest Italian Desert Solutions for our customers. A very talented pastry chef, Manuel perfected his pastry knowledge in Da Vittorio restaurant in Brusaporto, Brescia (3 Michelin stars). Now he works at a renowned Venetian restaurant Le Marcandole
Our trusted network extends to logistics partners with a proven track record of excellence. Our farm to shelf solution includes shipping, warehousing and customs clearance, never more important now that the UK has exited the European Union. Our supply chain already has the required documentation in place, ensuring rapid delivery, flexibility and above all optimised shelf life for our clients.
Whatever the logistics challenge, Buon Forno has overcome it and has the experience and expertise to consistently deliver for our customers.