1976
The First Workshop
At 22 years old, Donato Sabatelli founds an artisan workshop dedicated to producing typical Apulian fresh pasta, in particular handmade orecchiette.
1992
The First Lasagna
The company acquires an in-house designed automatic line for pre-cooking lasagna, expanding its range of frozen dishes.
1984
The First Frozen Product
New needs create new prospects: to guarantee the same product quality in a growing market, Donato Sabatelli decides to introduce the only natural preservative into production: cold.
1998
Australia Calls
Export begins: the first Sabatelli pre-cooked lasagna reaches Australia, marking the company’s debut on international markets.
1976
The First Workshop
At 22 years old, Donato Sabatelli founds an artisan workshop dedicated to producing typical Apulian fresh pasta, in particular handmade orecchiette.
1984
The First Frozen Product
New needs create new prospects: to guarantee the same product quality in a growing market, Donato Sabatelli decides to introduce the only natural preservative into production: cold.
1992
The First Lasagna
The company acquires an in-house designed automatic line for pre-cooking lasagna, expanding its range of frozen dishes.
1998
Australia Calls
Export begins: the first Sabatelli pre-cooked lasagna reaches Australia, marking the company’s debut on international markets.
2005
Business Class Catering
Supply begins for an American airline: Sabatelli’s frozen dishes land on board intercontinental routes.
2009
Family at the heart of success
Michele and Mattia Sabatelli join their father in the business: Michele in production, Mattia in quality and food safety.
2008
A new production facility
The new facility is built and the offering for airline catering grows, with over 20 references for business, first and economy class.
2015
Wheat Production
Cultivation begins of ancient wheat varieties typical of the Apulian Tavoliere.
2005
Business Class Catering
Supply begins for an American airline: Sabatelli’s frozen dishes land on board intercontinental routes.
2008
A new production facility
The new facility is built and the offering for airline catering grows, with over 20 references for business, first and economy class.
2009
Family at the heart of success
Michele and Mattia Sabatelli join their father in the business: Michele in production, Mattia in quality and food safety.
2015
Wheat Production
Cultivation begins of ancient wheat varieties typical of the Apulian Tavoliere.
2019
The second facility
A twin second facility is built, doubling production and logistics capacity.
2023
Healthcare Catering
Sabatelli launches healthcare catering services for medical facilities and care centers, aiming to guarantee balanced, safe nutrition.
2020
International retailers
Strengthening of presence in international markets and modern retail channels.
2025
Process digitalization
Sabatelli digitalizes its production processes, combining industrial efficiency with artisanal-inspired methods.
2019
The second facility
A twin second facility is built, doubling production and logistics capacity.
2020
International retailers
Strengthening of presence in international markets and modern retail channels.
2023
Healthcare Catering
Sabatelli launches healthcare catering services for medical facilities and care centers, aiming to guarantee balanced, safe nutrition.
2025
Process digitalization
Sabatelli digitalizes its production processes, combining industrial efficiency with artisanal-inspired methods.