Francesco & Julia

Francesco & Julia Event venue - private dining - Catering - Traiteur service - Chef at home - Eventplanning- La Focacceria Francesco & Julia is food and event, no restaurant!
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we do organise months "restaurant dates" info on page. for our lunch concept check

We cook, we bake, for a dinner between friends, a buffet on your wedding, a reception in your firm, you name it. We can also organise and create anything you need for your celebration whetter it’s in the office, at home or on location. Everything is made with love, fresh ingredients, hand made and most important of all : It’s not just a company, it’s our love story.

04/06/2026

YOU AND ME

Even uit onze comfortzone.

Poseren. Stilstaan.

Nooit uit elkaar — dat is wie wij zijn.

De mensen achter alles.

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NEVER STOPPINGTo everyone who reached out after part one — thank you. We weren't announcing anything new. We were just f...
31/05/2026

NEVER STOPPING

To everyone who reached out after part one — thank you.
We weren't announcing anything new. We were just finally being honest about how hard these years have been. The struggles, the losses, the weight of it all.
But here's what we didn't say — we never stopped.

We started La Masseria in 2024 and quietly, stubbornly, kept building. While we were catching our breath. While we were healing. While life was still throwing everything it had at us.

It's been quiet. Maybe too quiet.
But that quiet had a purpose.

And now? We're ready. Fully, finally, completely ready.

La Masseria is our curated sanctuary — where we host weddings, gastronomic dinners, aperitivo's, corporate gatherings and every celebration worth remembering.

The same heart and soul we've poured into this work since 2012.

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14 YEARS. Still here.Since MAY 2012, we've been doing what we love most — bringing people together. Catering, a little r...
12/05/2026

14 YEARS.

Still here.
Since MAY 2012, we've been doing what we love most — bringing people together.

Catering, a little restaurant, an eventvenue in Antwerp, and eventually La Masseria.
Not because we were chasing growth, but because at the heart of everything we do is one simple thing: taking care of people. Helping them celebrate the moments that matter. Great food, the right atmosphere, a table where memories are made.

We did it all at once, and we'd do it again.

But the last few years have been heavy. We lost a mother. We lost twins. We trusted people who took advantage of that trust. We gave chances, opened our hearts — and got hurt.

We closed a chapter that cost us more than we expected.

Wounds take time to heal. Especially when you never stopped moving.

Part 2 coming soon. 🤍

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29/04/2026

IL MERCATINO

3 mei
10.30 tot 17.00

Brasschaatbaan 28, Brecht

La masseria

Twee ingrediënten. Eindeloze expressie.Francesco speelt met textuur, laat eenvoud zich ontvouwen tot iets onverwachts—li...
18/03/2026

Twee ingrediënten. Eindeloze expressie.

Francesco speelt met textuur, laat eenvoud zich ontvouwen tot iets onverwachts—licht, zacht, levendig, vol leven.
Een stille compositie, verheven door de magie die alleen hier bestaat.

La Masseria is onze 'sanctuary ' —waar we creëren, waar we voelen, waar inspiratie zich vindt in de kleinste details.

En soms is het gewoon dit:
licht, een schaduw, en iets prachtig eenvoudigs dat onvergetelijk wordt.

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UNA STORIA One dish, a whole story.Sunshine on a plate.Photo .be
08/02/2026

UNA STORIA

One dish, a whole story.

Sunshine on a plate.

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FRANCESCO Another year for this incredible man — my love, my partner, our papà .The creator of all our culinary adventur...
03/02/2026

FRANCESCO

Another year for this incredible man — my love, my partner, our papà .

The creator of all our culinary adventures and unforgettable experiences, the heart and soul behind everything we share.

Happy Birthday, my love — grateful to build this life and dream together, every single day.

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RESTAURANT DATEA table waiting to be filled.Our first Restaurant Date of 2026 is here.On Valentine’s Day, yes — but not ...
20/01/2026

RESTAURANT DATE

A table waiting to be filled.
Our first Restaurant Date of 2026 is here.

On Valentine’s Day, yes — but not only for couples.
Come with friends, lovers, colleagues —
love takes many shapes.

A special menu for this occasion -
La Cena degli Innamorati 89 euro pp

5 courses, the Italian way,
with Francesco’s contemporary touch.
Drinks à la carte.

Set in the warm calm of La Masseria but the magic touch of Julia for a perfect evening out.

Book Now!
[email protected] or DM

Arrival between 18.30-20.00
let us know in advance is there are any dietary restriction , and we do the necessary.




2026 is filled with celebrations.But this year, we’re making spacefor something closer to our hearts.Our own gatherings....
12/01/2026

2026 is filled with celebrations.
But this year, we’re making space
for something closer to our hearts.

Our own gatherings.
Long tables.
Shared stories.

Some you know, some still to discover.

First up: A special edition of our RESTAUTAN DATES
La Cena degli Innamorati — Feb 14

More soon.

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#2026

2026.After slowing down,we’re moving forward again.Not fast.Just honest.Photo .weddings . #2026
04/01/2026

2026.

After slowing down,
we’re moving forward again.
Not fast.
Just honest.

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#2026



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Mechelsesteenweg 76
Antwerp
2018

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