FORTE KITCHEN

Categories: Catering

Wedding Catering

Forte Kitchen provides chef-led wedding catering designed around exceptional food, thoughtful presentation, and warm, seamless service. Based in Winchester, we cater weddings across the surrounding countryside — from relaxed garden celebrations and marquees to private venues and at-home receptions.

Our approach is simple: great ingredients, beautifully cooked food, and service that feels effortless. Menus are created by our experienced chef team and tailored to suit your day, whether you’re planning a formal sit-down meal, generous feasting tables, a BBQ, or elegant canapés.

We cater within approximately 10 miles of Winchester, and events require access to a working kitchen or a client-provided catering setup (such as a marquee kitchen). We’re always happy to advise on what’s needed and to liaise with marquee or equipment suppliers where required.

More relaxed options, such as delivery catering or private chef experiences, are also available for smaller celebrations.

At Forte, we believe wedding food should feel like a highlight — not an afterthought. If you’re looking for catering that’s delicious, well-executed, and delivered with genuine care, we’d love to talk.

Categories: Intimate venues

Forte Kitchen is an intimate, city-centre wedding venue designed for couples who value atmosphere, connection, and exceptional food. Ideal for weddings of around 20–70 guests, Forte offers a setting where every guest feels genuinely part of the celebration.

With beautifully connected spaces and a warm, relaxed feel, Forte is perfect for smaller weddings where quality time and shared moments matter. Rather than vast rooms or rigid packages, we offer a venue that feels personal and considered, allowing the day to flow naturally from dining to drinks and dancing.

If you’re looking for a wedding that feels meaningful, social, and thoughtfully put together — without the scale or formality of larger venues — Forte offers intimacy without compromise.

Categories: Pubs & restaurants

Restaurant-led wedding venue

As a restaurant-led wedding venue, Forte Kitchen puts food and hospitality at the heart of your day. Our chef-led menus, experienced front-of-house team, and relaxed yet polished service create a wedding experience that feels more like the best dinner party you’ve ever hosted — just on a bigger scale.

Couples choose Forte for its warmth, flexibility, and the ability to celebrate without traditional venue hire fees. Instead, your guests’ food and drink contribute towards a simple minimum spend, allowing you to invest where it really matters.

For couples who love good food, great wine, and a lively atmosphere, Forte offers a restaurant wedding that feels modern, generous, and joyfully unpretentious.

Categories: Unique and unusual venues

Forte Kitchen is a wedding venue for couples seeking something a little different. Set in the heart of Winchester, our characterful spaces blend modern styling with warmth and personality — far removed from traditional hotel ballrooms or country house venues.

With an open, flexible layout and a strong focus on experience rather than formality, Forte allows couples to shape a day that truly reflects them. From candlelit dinners and long tables to late-night dancing and recovery brunches the next morning, weddings here feel creative, relaxed, and full of life.

If you’re drawn to venues that feel distinctive, expressive, and memorable, Forte offers a refreshingly original setting.

Categories: Venues

Wedding Venue

Forte Kitchen is a city-centre wedding venue offering a modern alternative to traditional wedding spaces. Located just moments from Winchester Registry Office, it’s ideally suited to ceremonies followed by relaxed, beautifully run celebrations.

With no venue hire fee and a simple minimum spend shared by your guests, Forte allows couples to host a stylish wedding without unnecessary extras or inflated costs. Our experienced team supports you throughout planning and on the day, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

Whether you’re planning a small ceremony and dinner, a lively reception, or a full-day celebration, Forte offers flexibility, exceptional food, and a welcoming atmosphere — making it a wedding venue that feels both special and genuinely enjoyable.