Taste the difference.
Experience the Authentic flavours of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
OUR STORY.
I’m Yvette, and this is our story.
Our journey began with my father, Domenico, born in Carbonara, Bari, Puglia, Italy, in 1950. In 1965, he moved to Australia, bringing with him cherished heirloom recipes and culinary traditions passed down by my Nonna. Her passion for Pugliese cooking and dedication to our family’s heritage remains at the heart of everything we do today.
In August 2022, we launched Sempre Fresh, our online catering business specialising in traditional homemade Italian meals. It was here that our beloved focaccia was born, quickly becoming a favourite.
By January 2024, we proudly launched The Focaccia Factory to continue celebrating our authentic Pugliese heritage. Made with the finest ingredients, like extra virgin olive oil and sun-ripened tomatoes, our focaccia reflects time-honored techniques and family traditions.
For us, this is more than food - it’s a celebration of family, cherished memories, and the love of keeping traditions alive, just as my father did when he came to Australia.
AUTHENTIC BARESE FOCACCIA
Our Barese focaccia is a timeless classic.
Originating from Bari, a city in the Puglia region of Italy, celebrated for its simplicity and rich flavour. Here's what makes it special.
Made with a blend of high-quality flour, mashed potatoes (for softness), water, yeast, and extra virgin olive oil, which gives it a distinctive richness. It is light, airy, and soft on the inside with a golden, crispy crust. It strikes a perfect balance between fluffiness and crunch.
Typically topped with sun kissed cherry tomatoes, bold olives, a sprinkle of aromatic oregano, and a generous drizzle of olive oil it captures the simple, vibrant flavours of Bari.
Steeped in tradition and made with care, this beloved recipe has been passed down through generations, delivering a true taste of Italy’s southern charm.
EXPLORE
The Focaccia Factory's Delicious Artisan Focaccia
Rooted in Pugliese tradition but uniquely ours, a long fermented and super hydrated dough that is potato free for a focaccia that's tall, soft inside, and deliciously crisp on top.
La Focaccia Barese
Tomato, Olive, Garlic, Oregano and Sea Salt.
AVAILABLE IN STORE
Rosemary
Rosemary and Sea Salt.
AVAILABLE IN STORE
Royal Agricultural Society Fine Food Show 2025.
Silver Award
Patate
Potato, Rosemary and Sea Salt.
Spanish Onion
Spanish Onion and Sea Salt.
Spicy Mediterranean
Tomato, Artichoke, Eggplant, Red Peppers, Olives, Jalapeño, Garlic, Sea Salt.
AVAILABLE IN STORE
BRING ON THE FOCACCIA!
Catering, Private Functions, Collabs & Supermarket Stores deli's.
You can find our focaccia every week at the following stockists located around Sydney or for your private function you can order our authentic, handcrafted focaccia by email or DM.
STOCKISTS!
Fruit World Roselands
La Frutteria Abbotsford and Double Bay
Sentas Fruit & Veg Dulwich Hill
Yagoona West Supermarket
Panetta Mercato Woolooware, Kirrawee and Leichhardt
HilltopFruit Merrylands
We look forward to hearing from you. Send us a message, and we will get back to you soon.
Made with love, The Focaccia Factory
