Our History
- Manufacturer, Importer and National Distributor
Carnevale is an Italian family-run, manufacturer, importer and national distributor of the complete range of ambient, fresh & frozen, high-quality, innovative food & drink products, that cover the total food service requirements of any business.
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Humble Beginnings
Carnevale dates back to 1966 when two young brothers, Carmine and Giovanni Carnevale, from the Apennine village of Capracotta in Molise, Southern Italy established the company and began manufacturing and selling mozzarella and ricotta for the first time in central London.
- Extensive Range of Premium Foods & Provisions
Carnevale’s extensive range of premium foods, provisions and beverages are distributed all over the UK by its own fleet of multi-temp vehicles that set off daily from one of six depots. Thus it is able to meet the needs of any restaurant, pizzeria, hotel, delicatessen, caterer, food processor and wholesaler anywhere in the country offering free delivery and no minimum orders.
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Family Business
Carnevale remains a family-run business with various members of the family’s second generation joining and continuing the work of evolving the company and upholding its reputation as a leader in its field.
- Aquisitions & Partnerships
Carnevale has acquired various Italian food & beverage importing and wholesale distribution companies; namely Windsor Wine & Foods, Pronto Provisions and J&G Italian Food. Aswell as Valerio’s, an Italian cheese and cured meat manufacturing premises, and works in partnership with C&C Wines, Pasta & Pasta, Delicatezza.co.uk online deli and Belloni wine merchants.