How to Incorporate Local Flavors into Your Byron Bay Wedding Menu
Our Byron Bay wedding venue in the hinterland lets you stay in control of the vision with your own choice of vendors. This means you get to handpick the incredible food you share with your guests using the region’s finest third-party caterers.
The Northern Rivers is a food lover’s paradise, and incorporating local flavours is the best way to give your guests a true taste of the hinterland.
Bounty of the Hinterland
The Byron Bay hinterland is famous for its rich volcanic soil and high-quality produce. When selecting your menu with a local caterer, look for these signature regional ingredients:
Macadamias: Our own 100-acre estate is a working macadamia plantation. Consider having your caterer incorporate these buttery nuts into crusts or salads or even as a salted snack during cocktail hour.
Artisan Cheeses: The region is home to world-class creameries, such as Cheeses Loves You and Byron Bay Mozzarella. A hinterland harvest grazing board with local Jersey milk cheeses and honeycomb is a high-end way to start the evening.
Fresh Seafood: We are nestled in the hills, but the coast is just 20 minutes away. Think line-caught mulloway or king prawns paired with native finger lime for a bright, zesty starter.
Creating a Story Through Dining
Since we are a "venue-only" estate, you have the unique opportunity to hire a caterer that perfectly matches your vision, whether that is a formal sit-down dinner in the 200-seater Plantation Room or a relaxed wood-fired pizza truck in the garden.
Some of our couples look to acclaimed local specialists like Fig Tree Catering, known for their slow food philosophy, or Francisco’s Table, which excels in rustic, share-style feasts that celebrate the Northern Rivers' seasons.
One of the best for Mediterranean-inspired spreads is EatDrink Catering, who can design a menu that highlights the very best of our local markets and growers.
With the option to select a third-party team that understands your unique goals for your celebration, your wedding menu can feed into the wedding theme as much as it satisfies the tummies of your guests.
Protected Spaces for Every Style
One of the greatest advantages of our Byron Bay wedding venues is our all-weather protection. You don’t have to worry about a sudden downpour ruining your reception or the wind blowing over your decor.
We offer two fairy-lit reception spaces with polished concrete floors and minimal walling. Our Plantation Room is ideal for grand affairs of up to 200 guests, and the Pavilion On The Green offers a more intimate setting for up to 100 guests.
Both of these spaces have undercover catering areas, so your private chef or catering team can serve a 5-star meal regardless of the weather outside.
Hinterland Hospitality
The hinterland offers a sense of intimacy often lost in more exposed locations. Hosting your celebration at a private estate means more flow of movement that keeps guests engaged and comfortable.
At Nutting Hill Villa, the journey from your ceremony to the first toast is framed by our Tuscan-inspired architecture and the grand presence of our 100-acre macadamia plantation. This setting encourages guests to slow down and truly savour the curated flavours you have selected, all while enjoying a rare mountain-view retreat.
Are you ready to begin planning your unforgettable celebration? Call Nutting Hill Villa to book a viewing and discuss availability for your Byron Bay wedding in 2026 / 2027.
FAQs
Q: Does Nutting Hill Villa offer in-house catering services for weddings?
A: No, we are a "venue-only" estate. This means you have the freedom to hire any third-party caterers that match your vision without feeling restricted.
Q: How does the venue handle catering during poor weather conditions?
A: Both reception spaces feature undercover catering areas, so your chefs can prepare and serve meals regardless of wind or rain.
Q: How many guests can be seated for a formal wedding dinner?
A: Our grand Plantation Room reception space can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests for a formal sit-down meal. We also have our open-sided Pavilion On The Green, which can seat up to 100 guests.