Forte Catering & Events

What Forte Catering & Events does

Forte Catering & Events is a Sydney-based full-service catering company founded around 2005 and headquartered in Surry Hills, NSW, with approximately 8 employees. The company provides bespoke catering solutions across three core service lines: Corporate Catering, Wedding Catering, and Event Catering. It executes these services at 20+ partner venues across Sydney, including NIDA, State Theatre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Barangaroo Reserve, and Cockatoo Island, and also operates Belgenny Farm, a heritage venue in Camden South marketed under the "Forte & Belgenny Farm" sub-brand for weddings and recurring public dining experiences such as Bottomless Brunch ($79-$85 per person), Mother's Day Lunch, and Father's Day Lunch ($69 per person).

The business generates revenue primarily through per-event catering contracts with custom quote-based pricing for corporate, wedding, and cultural-sector clients, supplemented by fixed per-person ticketing for public events at Belgenny Farm sold via TryBooking. Named clients include Mercedes Benz Australia, Macquarie University, Sydney Festival (a 900-guest event), Biennale of Sydney, Collective Magazine, Sounds Like Home, and ASX 200 corporates. Executive Chef Anthony Sullivan anchors custom menu design and is featured prominently in brand marketing. Forte operates as a privately held, bootstrapped business with no disclosed external funding.

Go-to-market combines sales-led direct enquiry through website forms and phone (02 9211 2802), event-driven awareness via wedding fair participation (e.g., One Fine Day), and recurring public events at Belgenny Farm. Distribution is exclusively domestic Australian (NSW). The company won National Events Caterer of the Year and Best Caterer at an Event in 2012, and currently maintains an active website with public events scheduled through 2026.

Name

Forte Catering & Events

Legal name

Forte Catering & Events

Website

https://fortecatering.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forte Catering & Events is a Sydney-based full-service catering company providing bespoke corporate, wedding, and private event catering across 20+ partner venues, with proprietary heritage venue operations at Belgenny Farm and a recurring public events series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Wedding catering
• Event catering
• Private event catering
• Premium catering Sydney

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Catering services for corporate functions, weddings, and private events. Revenue generated through per-event contracts with pricing based on guest count, menu selection, and service requirements. Customers make enquiries via website or phone, and quotes are provided based on event specifics.
2. Public Events at Belgenny Farm: Recurring public dining events including Bottomless Brunch series (monthly, second Sunday) and special occasion lunches (Mother's Day, Father's Day). Tickets sold at fixed prices per person, creating predictable recurring revenue stream.
3. Venue Hire Partnership: Catering services provided at partner venues across Sydney including NIDA, State Theatre, Royal Botanic Gardens, and 20+ other venues. Revenue derived from catering contracts at these external venues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forte Catering & Events provides bespoke catering services for corporate functions, weddings, and private events across Sydney, with custom menu design led by Executive Chef Anthony Sullivan. The company executes end-to-end food, beverage, styling, and front-of-house service at client-chosen venues and at its proprietary Belgenny Farm heritage venue, where it also runs a recurring public dining program including a monthly Bottomless Brunch series and special-occasion lunches.

Product overview

Forte Catering & Events operates as a catering services provider offering three core service lines: Corporate Catering, Wedding Catering, and Event Catering. The company also operates Belgenny Farm as a proprietary venue sub-brand and provides menu styling as an add-on service. Services are available across 25+ partner venues throughout Sydney, with bespoke menus designed by Executive Chef Anthony Sullivan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forte & Belgenny Farm: Branded farm venue experience offering heritage events, weddings, and recurring experiences such as Bottomless Brunch at Historic Belgenny Farm in Camden, NSW.

Products and services

• Corporate Catering

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 guests catered at Sydney Festival VIP launch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive caterer for NIDA venue. Access to Nancy Fairfax foyer (up to 700 cocktail/300 seated), Parade Theatre (300-700 guests), and multiple function spaces. Unique theatrical setting for events requiring dramatic atmosphere.
• State Theatre SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium venue partnership for high-end events. Features gothic/Italian/art deco architecture from 1929, including iconic Koh-I-Nor cut crystal chandelier (second largest in world). Ideal for gala dinners and prestigious corporate events.
• Royal Botanic GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for events at multiple garden venues including Lion Gate Lodge (150 cocktail/80 banquet), Rose Garden Pavilion (up to 200 guests), Maiden Theatre (120 cocktail/90 theatre), and Palm House. Iconic views of Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
• Barangaroo ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSydney's newest and most exciting venue spanning 22 hectares. Multiple spaces including The Cutaway (5,000 capacity), Stargazer Lawn (3,000), Nawi Cove (2,500), Walumil Lawns (7,000), and Waranara Room (250). Exclusive catering partnership.
• Overseas Passenger TerminalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIconic Circular Quay location with views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Spaces include Arrivals Hall (1000m2), Cargo Hall (780m2), Mezzanine, and Customs Hall (1680m2). Premium waterfront events venue.
• Cockatoo IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric convict workshop venue on Sydney Harbour. Three buildings available: Building 138 (800 cocktail/370 seated), Building 143 (350 cocktail/175 seated), Building 142 (350 cocktail/175 seated). Overall capacity 1,100 cocktail/720 seated.
• The Venue AlexandriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSydney's newest premium warehouse venue between airport and CBD. 1,900m2 main venue with 7.6m ceiling, 550m2 pre-function space. Capacity 1,000 guests for dinner, cocktail, or conferencing. Modern industrial aesthetic.
• Billich GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContemporary art gallery at The Rocks with views of Opera House. Recently underwent $300,000 renovation. Gallery floor, VIP room, and balcony dining room facilities. Charles Billich artwork backdrop.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pinpoint Catering: Sydney-based catering company offering corporate and event catering across multiple venues. Direct competitor to Forte in the Sydney corporate catering market.
• Kitchen by Butler Potts: Sydney-based premium catering company focused on corporate and private events with chef-driven menus. Comparable chef-led positioning and Sydney event catering focus.
• Laissez-faire Catering: Sydney-based premium event caterer focused on customized menus for corporate and private functions. Operates in the same Sydney premium event space as Forte with similar bespoke menu approach.
• The Fresh Collective: Sydney-based premium catering and event styling company serving corporate, wedding, and private events. Directly competes with Forte for the same high-end Sydney clientele and venue partnerships.
• Cuisine on Cue: Sydney catering company serving corporate and private events with on-site service. Direct competitor to Forte in the Sydney corporate catering segment.
• Create Catering: Sydney catering business serving corporate and private events. Comparable to Forte in the Sydney event catering market with custom menu offerings.
• Events by MG: Sydney-based event catering and production company serving corporate and private clients. Comparable to Forte in offering tailored catering for Sydney events and weddings.
• Damm Fine Food: Sydney caterer providing corporate and event catering services. Comparable to Forte in the Sydney corporate events space with similar custom menu and venue-flexible offering.

Regional players

• The Catering Company: Sydney-based premium catering company serving corporate and private events. Comparable to Forte in the Sydney event catering segment with multi-venue service model.

Broad incumbents

• Peter Rowland Group: One of Australia's largest premium catering and event companies, headquartered in Melbourne with a strong presence in Sydney. Comparable to Forte in serving corporate, wedding, and gala events with a chef-led offering and major venue partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fortecateringsydney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forte-catering-&-events
• Instagraminstagram.com/fortecatering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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