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Buon Forno


Buon Forno uses world class food ingredients from the best producers in Italy to deliver exceptional foods for leading Retailers and Food Service Clients in Ireland, the UK and internationally.

Developing Authentic, Quality Products

Starting with a deep understanding of our customers’ needs and how we can strive to exceed them, we use our team of on-the ground experts in Italy to source and develop artisan ingredients and products. With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we build relationships that deliver lasting, profitable solutions.

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.

Its not just Pizza

We continue to innovate with an expanding range of delicious pasta, dessert and convenience foods for global retail and foodservice clients.

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About buon forno

Giulia and her team of masterchefs work with our clients to deliver outstanding products for their customers and maximize profitable growth for their business.
           

Certified Production

The quality of the Italian tradition is guaranteed by the world class standards we insist we deliver to
Our Food Production Processes
  • Use only 100% Italian suppliers who provide authentic, best-in class ingredients with full traceability
  • Have a clear commitment to sustainability (including production, packaging & supply chain) and satisfy the highest levels of food safety and quality
  • Have proven capacity and commitment to consistently deliver for our Retail and Foodservice clients.
  • Are supported and nurtured by a detailed Service Level Agreement with all ingredient suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Meet our Producers

The Perfect Process

Our Passionate Team

John Quinlan
Commercial Director

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.

Orla McCarthy
Operations Director

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.

Stefano Notaroberto
Pizzaiolo Master Chef

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 Poles
Pasta Master Chef

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 Callino
Pasticcere Master Chef

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

Operational Excellence

Delivering best in class logistics and fulfilment for a diverse, global client base

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.