In Forno Hamilton
About In Forno – Authentic Italian catering
Newcastle's event scene has no shortage of catering options. What it has very little of is Italian food done properly — made from scratch, served fresh, and built around the kind of cooking that actually tastes like Italy rather than a version of it. Inforno brings authentic Italian catering to events across Newcastle and the Hunter Region. From wood-fired bases and house-made pasta to antipasto spreads and slow-roasted mains, every menu is built around real ingredients and techniques, not shortcuts. Whether you are hosting 20 guests in a backyard or 300 in a function centre, the food arrives at the same standard. Italian catering done well is not complicated to recognise. It is the table that empties faster than expected, the guests who ask where the food came from, and the host who is not fielding complaints about bland chicken. That is what Inforno delivers consistently across Newcastle events, and it is why clients book again.
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12pm - 3pm 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday
12pm - 3pm 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday
12pm - 3pm 5pm - 8pm
Thursday
12pm - 3pm 5pm- 8:30pm
Friday
12pm - 3pm 5pm - 9pm
Saturday
12pm - 3pm 5pm - 9pm
Sunday
12pm - 3pm 5pm - 8pm
Events We Cater Across Newcastle
Corporate Events and Business Functions
Professional settings require food that works efficiently without feeling institutional. Inforno’s corporate catering covers working lunches, end-of-quarter functions, client dinners, team celebrations, and conference catering across Newcastle’s CBD and surrounding business precincts. Menus are structured for standing and seated formats, with clear allergen management and on-time service built into every booking.
Wedding Receptions and Engagement Celebrations
Italian food is built for celebration. Long tables, shared dishes, slow evenings. Inforno works with couples planning wedding receptions, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and the Lake Macquarie region. Custom menus, dietary accommodation, and full service options are available from canapes through to dessert.
Private Birthday Celebrations
Whether it is a milestone fortieth, an intimate dinner for twelve, or a large backyard party, Inforno scales to fit the occasion. Menus can be structured as a sit-down feast, a grazing and antipasto format, or a mix of shared platters and individual dishes depending on your venue setup and guest numbers.
Christenings and Family Gatherings
Italian food and family occasions are a natural match. Inforno caters christenings, naming days, baptisms, and extended family gatherings where the expectation is food that feels generous and personal, not mass-produced. Set menus for these events typically include a mix of traditional Italian dishes suited to guests of all ages.
Christmas Parties and End-of-Year Functions
Newcastle businesses and organisations looking for something beyond the standard Christmas party format choose Inforno for the change. Italian-themed end-of-year events with full catering, from shared starters through mains and festive desserts, are available for both workplace groups and private parties through the November and December period. Early booking is strongly recommended for this season.
Fundraisers and Community Events
Inforno has experience catering fundraising dinners, community festivals, and not-for-profit events across the Newcastle area. High-volume service with consistent quality across every plate matters at these events. Flexible menu pricing allows organisations to work within specific per-head budget requirements without compromising the food.
Intimate Dinner Parties
Not every event needs a crowd. Inforno caters private dinner parties for small groups, where the emphasis is on quality over quantity — handmade pasta, carefully chosen accompaniments, and dishes that give a dinner party the feel of a restaurant evening without guests leaving their own home.
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What an Inforno Catering Booking Includes
Every catering engagement is approached as a single coordinated service rather than a menu drop-off. Inforno’s team handles menu planning, dietary requirements, equipment setup, on-site service, and pack-down so that hosts and organisers are not managing the kitchen on the day of their own event.
Menus are finalised in consultation before the event date, with confirmed guest numbers, allergen requirements, and service format agreed in writing. For larger events, a site visit to the venue is available to confirm logistics, power access, and service flow before the booking is locked in.
The cooking approach stays consistent regardless of event size. Pasta is made in house. Sauces are prepared from base ingredients. Wood-fired elements are executed on site where the venue permits. This is not reheated batch catering dressed up with Italian names on the menu card. The food is prepared to restaurant standard because that is the only way Inforno operates, whether the guest count is 15 or 250.
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If you are planning an event in Newcastle or the Hunter Region and want food that your guests actually remember, contact Inforno to discuss your booking.
Visit inforno.com.au or call the team directly to check availability and start building your menu.
For weddings and large corporate events, a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks is recommended, particularly during the November to January peak period. Smaller private bookings can often be accommodated with 2 to 3 weeks’ notice, subject to availability. Contacting Inforno early gives you the widest choice of menu options and service formats.
Yes. Inforno builds dietary accommodation into every catering menu at the planning stage rather than as an afterthought. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and nut-free options are all available. Guest dietary requirements are confirmed in writing before the event so that service on the day is handled without confusion or delay.
Full-service catering including waitstaff, setup, and pack-down is available for all event types. Drop-off catering for self-managed events is also offered for smaller bookings. The appropriate service format for your event is discussed during the initial consultation based on your venue, guest numbers, and budget.
Inforno caters events ranging from small private dinner parties of 10 to 15 guests through to large functions of several hundred. Menu format and pricing structure adjust based on guest numbers. Contact the team directly with your expected headcount to receive accurate pricing for your specific event size.
Yes. Inforno works with clients to build menus suited to the occasion rather than offering fixed packages that do not reflect the event. A wedding reception menu looks different from a corporate lunch or a christening spread, and the consultation process is designed to reflect that. Seasonal ingredient availability also informs menu recommendations.
Inforno services Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, and surrounding areas. Travel fees for locations beyond a standard service radius are quoted transparently at the time of booking. For Hunter Valley weddings and events specifically, Inforno has established experience with regional venue logistics and access requirements.
Pricing is calculated on a per-head basis and varies based on menu selection, service format, staffing requirements, and event duration. A detailed quote is provided after the initial consultation once your guest numbers, menu preferences, and service requirements are confirmed. There are no hidden fees; everything is itemised in the quote before any commitment is made.
