Spiteri Catering is Malta's exclusive supplier of Valoriani ovens. We recently completed an installation at Vivilo Restaurant in Sannat, Gozo, and it is one we are particularly pleased with.
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A century of Italian craftsmanship
Valoriani has been manufacturing refractory ovens in Reggello, Tuscany, since 1890. For well over a century, the family-run company has combined traditional craftsmanship with Italian design, producing what many professional chefs consider the finest pizza and wood-fired ovens in the world. Every oven is built around refractory components manufactured entirely in-house, a point of real distinction that no other producer can match. The result is an oven that retains and distributes heat with extraordinary consistency, giving chefs the kind of performance and reliability that a serious kitchen demands.
The Valoriani range covers everything from compact baby ovens to full professional units, available in wood-fired, gas, and electric configurations. Whichever model suits your kitchen, the quality of materials and the precision of manufacture remain constant. It is this consistency that has made the iconic Valoriani "V" a trusted symbol in pizzerias and restaurants across the world.
About the job
A finished kitchen installation tells you very little about the work that went into it. What you see when the job is done is clean lines, a beautiful oven, and a kitchen ready to perform. What you do not see is everything that came before.
At Vivilo Restaurant, the scope of work went well beyond positioning the oven. The Spiteri Catering team managed the full installation from the ground up: running cable trays and conduit through the ceiling void, routing the flue pipework, and fitting a full commercial extraction canopy complete with ventilation ducting and filtration. Every element was planned and executed to work together as a complete system, not bolted on as an afterthought.
At the heart of it all sits the Valoriani itself. The hand-laid terracotta arch, the in-house manufactured refractory floor tiles bearing the iconic Valoriani "V", the granite landing shelf, and the digital control panel are all hallmarks of an oven built to last decades in a professional kitchen. It is a remarkable piece of equipment, and it deserved an installation to match.
This is what Spiteri Catering does. Not just supply. Not just deliver. We build kitchens that work, properly and completely, from the first cable run to the final connection.
Installed to your exact specifications
Choosing the right oven is only half the story. At Spiteri Catering, we work closely with each client from the very first conversation through to the day the kitchen goes live. Our kitchen design services allow us to plan every installation around the precise dimensions, workflow, and aesthetic requirements of your space. A Valoriani oven is a substantial investment and a striking centrepiece, and it deserves to be positioned, finished, and integrated properly, not simply dropped into a corner and left to get on with it.
Our team manages the full process: advising on the right model and size for your output needs, coordinating delivery and installation, and ensuring that every connection, surface, and surrounding fixture meets both safety standards and your own vision for the kitchen. Whether you are fitting out a new build or upgrading an existing space, we bring the same care and attention to every project.
A new landmark on Gozo
Vivilo Restaurant, tucked away in the charming village of Sannat in the heart of Gozo, is exactly the kind of venue that deserves a Valoriani at its heart: a place where quality ingredients and genuine hospitality come together in a setting that feels both intimate and special. We are glad to have played a part in equipping their kitchen, and we look forward to seeing the dishes that come out of it.
If you are ever on Gozo, Sannat is well worth the visit. And if you spot that beautiful oven in action, you will understand precisely why we are so enthusiastic about this partnership.
More than just the oven
Great equipment is only as good as the support behind it. At Spiteri Catering, our relationship with clients does not end at installation. From routine servicing to urgent assistance, our technical support is built around keeping your kitchen running at its best, because downtime costs money and impacts your reputation.
We stock a comprehensive range of professional catering equipment alongside our Valoriani ovens, and our team is always on hand to help you find the right solution for your operation. Browse our full range on our products page or get in touch to discuss how we can help equip your kitchen to the standard it deserves.
If you are planning a new restaurant, refurbishing an existing one, or looking to add a Valoriani to your kitchen, we would be glad to talk it through. Get in touch with the Spiteri Catering team and let us understand what you need. We handle everything from initial consultation and design through to supply, professional installation, and ongoing technical support.
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