WHERE A LOVE FOR FOOD MEETS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Fennel & Co. Catering is a multi-award-winning Newcastle catering company servicing weddings and events throughout the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and Port Stephens. Fennel & Co. Catering was created by husband-and-wife team James & Tess Borg. Their passion for delicious food and incredible service have earned them a reputation throughout the wedding industry over the past 10 years in business.
James is a qualified chef who began his career in his home town of Sydney, learning under Italian and French Chefs. His take on Modern-Australian cuisine sees South-East Asian and Middle-Eastern flavours weaved throughout Fennel & Co. Catering menus.
Tess is a front of house superstar; she found her place in hospitality and quickly rose through the ranks into management roles. This dynamic duo creates the ultimate catering package as Tess not only manages all of the front of house staff and operations but assists with all event planning processes as well. Creating relationships with her clients is extremely important to Tess, knowing exactly who she is working with and how she can create a unique and memorable event through food and service.
James and Tess' journey through the region’s food scene includes founding and operating a number of well-loved ventures including Cranky Chef Catering, Wallalong House, and Mockingbird. Each project has shaped their philosophy around seasonal produce, relaxed elegance, and food that brings people together. Their latest venture, Cezans at Krinklewood Estate, represents the next chapter of that journey. Set within the breathtaking surrounds of Krinklewood’s biodynamic vineyard, Cezans brings together the elements that have always defined their work... Exceptional local produce, thoughtful cooking, and a sense of place. Inspired by European wine country dining, the restaurant celebrates simple, ingredient driven dishes designed to be shared and enjoyed alongside Krinklewood’s wines.
While Cezans reflects their most recent evolution, Fennel & Co remains the heart of their catering and events work, bringing the same philosophy from the restaurant to weddings, private gatherings, and special celebrations. Every event is approached with the same care and creativity that has defined James and Tess’s work for more than ten years: beautiful food, genuine hospitality, and experiences that feel both effortless and unforgettable.
CEZANS
Cranky Chef Catering is the corporate arm of Fennel & Co Catering, created to bring wedding level food and service to the corporate world across Newcastle and surrounding regions.
After years of delivering refined, detail driven wedding catering, our team saw a gap in the corporate space: too many meetings, launches and office events were being served forgettable food. Cranky Chef was born to fix that.
We take the same approach we use for weddings... thoughtful menus, beautiful presentation, and seamless service and apply it to boardroom lunches, corporate events, brand launches, conferences and staff celebrations.
Our style is produce driven, generous and a little bit bold. Expect seasonal menus, chef led cooking, and food that people actually talk about after the meeting ends.
Based in Newcastle and servicing the wider Hunter region, Cranky Chef Catering exists for businesses that want their events to feel considered, memorable and genuinely well fed.
Because corporate catering doesn’t have to be boring.
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KIND WORDS
We knew from the second we walked in!
We could not have asked for better catering for our wedding. From the canapes to the grazing table and the pasta wheel, everything was exceptional, and the banquet that followed was absolutely incredible. We have genuinely never heard people rave about wedding food the way our guests did. Weeks later we are still receiving messages about how unforgettable every dish was.
The service was smooth, friendly, and professional, and everything was presented beautifully. The team created an atmosphere that felt generous, relaxed, and full of warmth, and the quality of the food was outstanding from start to finish.
It truly elevated the entire day. We would recommend Fennel & Co without hesitation.
Tess and James ensured we delivered on the first two. Tess’ experience and guidance was incredibly helpful and her beautiful spirit brought all the additional positive vibes to our day. Everything ran smoothly and so as bride and groom we could just relax.
Family and friends were all impressed by the food and numerous guests have continued to rave about the late night cheese toastie. All the bar staff were incredibly lovely and managed with our convoluted BYO list. A special shout out to Alec as well who hosted our first night (traditional tea ceremony), with Tess there to steer the ship on the ‘western’ day two. The quality and quantity of food was spot on. Her communication in the lead up, calmed all nerves. Now we just want to have them host a dinner party for just the two of us, so we can experience everything our guests did without interruption. Thank you for a delicious and seamless event.
good food, good wine, good music
We had only three conditions for our wedding
A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE FROM
START TO FINISH
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Phone: 0413 802 418
Email: info@fennelandco.com.au
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