Crafted from time-honoured recipes

Based in London’s Park Royal, IL FORNAIO Ltd is one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale producers of high quality breads. Specialising in Ciabatta, Focaccia, individual and bespoke products, providing excellence in quality, service and variety. Our 30,000sq ft. purpose built GMO free, Nut free and Vegan bakery boasts both commercial production volume and handcrafting expertise.

About Us

Our Products

Ciabatta

Focaccia

Brioche

Round Rolls

Morning Rolls

Specialty and Bespoke

NPD

Panini

Our Story

Il Fornaio Ltd was founded in London by Sebastiano Varchione, a dedicated baker driven by a lifelong passion for crafting exceptional bread. Born and raised in Italy, Sebastiano grew up immersed in the rich traditions of authentic Italian baking. From an early age, he learned the artistry of kneading dough and creating flavourful, wholesome breads inspired by centuries-old techniques.

After years of perfecting his craft in some of Italy’s most renowned bakeries and restaurants, Sebastiano brought his expertise to London. Fuelled by his love for artisan breads and a desire to share the essence of Italian baking, he established Il Fornaio Ltd. Since its founding, the bakery has been dedicated to bringing a taste of Italy to the local community, combining time-honoured methods with the finest ingredients to create breads that embody tradition, craftsmanship, and the capacity to meet demand without compromising quality.

Where Innovation Meets Market Trends

Our team thrives on innovation, staying ahead of the curve with emerging food trends and consumer preferences. Our diverse client portfolio includes prominent companies serving various sectors of the market, including travel, food service and sandwich manufacturing. We offer a variety of baked goods, including ambient, frozen and part-baked, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality breads.

Some of our Clients

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Il Fornaio Experience Through Their Words

Our Commitment

Simply Lunch has been working with Il Fornaio for many years and we have found their service and the quality of their products to be of an exceptional quality. They provide us with a wide range of high-quality baked products that are always fresh, consistent, and delivered on time. Their NPD products are crafted with top quality ingredients and flavours offering a varied range of exciting new products, keeping up with consumer trends. They always provide detailed specifications, support, and guidance and their customer service is excellent. What sets Il Fornaio apart is their commitment to listening to their customers and their feedback and acting very quickly to develop a solution for the customer’s needs.
Simply Lunch
Working with the team at Il Fornaio is truly a pleasure. Their industry expertise and dedication shine through in every interaction, and they take the time to thoroughly understand each brief, which is evident in the exceptional quality of their samples. The team is not only highly responsive but also impressively quick with delivery. Overall, Il Fornaio is a fantastic partner, bringing both passion and professionalism to every project
Oliver Bloxhom senior development chef FSC
Il Fornaio is a great team to work with, super responsive with samples; a breath of knowledge in their category and consistent quality with their products. The team are a pleasure to work with.
From Fran Crute head development chef FSC
“We’ve been working with Il Fornaio as our key speciality bread supplier at FSC for over 10 years. The NPD capability, product quality and excellent customer service have always been of the highest level. Michele and the team always go above and beyond and have never let us down, consistently delivering top-notch products that our customers love!” Thanks,
Dave

Quality

Quality is our unwavering commitment. We source only the finest ingredients, ensuring that each product is crafted with care and precision. Our bakers blend traditional techniques with innovative methods to create an extraordinary selection of consistent breads and rolls with an unparalleled flavour profile. Each product undergoes stringent quality checks ensuring superior freshness and taste.

Service

Our commitment to service goes beyond delivering exceptional bread products. Our dedicated team prioritise building strong, long-term relationships with our clients, offering personalised and attentive solutions to best suit your individual needs. We deliver consistent value and reliability, ensuring your business always receives the best service possible.

Variety

Our commitment to variety is reflected in our diverse selection of breads, ranging from ciabatta to round rolls, artisanal breads to commercially produced baked goods. All crafted to meet distinct tastes and preferences. Our flexibility allows for custom solutions tailored to your specification to ensure the unique demands of your business.

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