About Forte Kitchen

An independent restaurant, wedding venue, event space and caterer in Winchester

Forte Kitchen is a restaurant, wedding venue, event space and outside caterer in the heart of Winchester, run by Olly, Naomi and our brilliant team.

For over 10 years, Forte has been our passion, our home, and a place where people have come together to eat, celebrate, connect and make memories.

At the restaurant, our brunch menu is built around familiar favourites, thoughtful cooking and some of Hampshire’s best seasonal ingredients, served in a relaxed setting above the bustle of the high street.

That same approach to food and hospitality runs through everything we do. Forte can be hired for private dining, parties, corporate events and celebrations, and our central Winchester location also makes us a distinctive setting for intimate weddings and receptions.

And when the occasion is happening elsewhere, we bring Forte to you, with outside catering for private parties, garden gatherings, weddings and corporate events across Winchester, Hampshire and beyond.

Whatever the event, we believe great hospitality should feel effortless: polished but never formal, warm, generous and genuinely welcoming.

Over the years, thousands of people have gathered with us, helping Forte build a reputation for relaxed, thoughtful and memorable hospitality.

Whether you’re joining us for brunch, planning a wedding, hiring the venue, hosting a private event or looking for exceptional catering elsewhere, Forte is always a good reason to gather.

We hope to see you soon,
Naomi & Olly