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Mockingbird Cafe Hunter Valley

Tatler Wines
477 Lovedale Road Lovedale
Open Thursday – Monday
Breakfast 8am – 11.30am,
Lunch 12pm – 4pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
 

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Why Mockingbird?

Anyone who’s ever had to name a child will know the struggle of selecting a name! We wanted a name to represent our local community, the bringing together of people and our passion to excite the senses. Aside from being in the title of our favourite book, Mockingbirds are known for being able to mimic the songs or calls of other birds calls, amphibians and insects. The most commonly known Northern Mockingbird is Mimus polyglottos – Mimus meaning Mimic, & Polyglottos meaning multiple languages. To us this made for a perfect fit – for Food is our language and one we can all understand. Food allows us to communicate without the need for words, heightening our senses through visual beauty, delicious smells and intriguing textures. The ultimate language, creating memories and crossing paths from all walks of life.

Food is a language we can all understand allowing us all to come together and enjoy!

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Mockingbird Cafe Hunter Valley

Mockingbird Café is the lovechild of husband-and-wife team James & Tess Borg – the creators of the multi award winning catering company Fennel & Co. Catering. Their passion for delicious food and incredible service have earned them a reputation throughout the wedding industry as the best caterers in Newcastle and The Hunter Valley.

James is a qualified chef who began his career in his home town of Sydney, learning under Italian and French Chefs. As his career progressed, he found himself coming back to the flavours and cuisines he was surrounded by growing up in South-Western Sydney. 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.

Chef James Borg of Mockingbird Cafe Hunter Valley

The success of their Fennel & Co. Catering eventually led them back to their initial dream of owning their own café/restaurant – and in early 2018 Mockingbird Café Newcastle was hatched! Tess & James aimed to create a café that was warm and welcoming, with creative menus and attentive service. Their cosy nest quickly became a favourite among locals and tourists. As good news travels, the reputation of Mockingbird made its way out to the Hunter Valley to the family run business that is Tatler Wines. The idea was hatched between the two families and this little birdy spread her wings and flew to Lovedale to build her second cosy nest in the heart of wine country.

Mockingbird Café Hunter Valley at Tatler Wines brings together two family run businesses with a reputation of excellence behind them. This pairing of incredible food, wine and service is not to be missed on your next visit to the Hunter Valley.

More on Mockingbird Cafe Hunter Valley

Read about Mockingbird Cafe Hunter Valley as featured on Hunter Hunter
Visit our page in Crave’s food diary

View testimonials on Facebook & Trip Advisor

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Need catering for your wedding, party or function?

View our catering menus at Fennel and Co Catering.
For corporate catering needs visit Cranky Chef Catering.

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Don't let the weather get you down! Come on in and Don't let the weather get you down! Come on in and try our 600g Wagyu Rump with a glass of Tatler's Archie's Shiraz to keep you warm 🍷 #huntervalley #huntervalleywinecountry #winecountry #foodanwine #tatlerwines #mockingbirdcafe
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We may be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but th We may be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but that doesn't mean you can't plan your visit with us! You can now book online at our website. Book in now for your delicious breakfast or lunch with us! #huntervalley #winecountry #huntervalleywinecountry #lovedale #hunterxhunter #foodandwine #mockingbirdcafe
It's the weekend! What are you getting up to today It's the weekend! What are you getting up to today? Why not have lunch with us here at Mockingbird to start your day the right way! ✨ #huntervalley #huntervalleywincountry #winecountry #lovedale #foodandwine #hunterxhunter #hunterhunter
Our first write up in @newcastleherald the weekend Our first write up in @newcastleherald the weekender
A classic food with a Mockingbird twist! Potato sc A classic food with a Mockingbird twist! Potato scallops with chicken salt and Gribiche, all made in house! #hunterxhunter #huntervalley #huntervalleywinecountry #winecountry #foodandwine #lovedale
Mockingbird Mandarin Sour, our specialty! Hendrix Mockingbird Mandarin Sour, our specialty! Hendrix Gin with house made mandarin shrub, easy drinking and delicious ✨ #huntervalley #huntervalleywinecountry #winecountry #cocktails #foodandwine #lovedale #hunterxhunter
Mockingbird Pavlova with Fresh Mango. We meant it Mockingbird Pavlova with Fresh Mango. We meant it when we said dessert is just ad important as lunch! # 🤤 #huntervalley #huntervalleywinecountry #winecountry #foodandwine #lovedale #hunterxhunter #dessert
Beat the heat with one of our cold pressed juices Beat the heat with one of our cold pressed juices that are all made in house! Ginger Zing for your morning kickstart and Waterberry for a refreshing taste of Summer 🍉🍍 #huntervalley #huntervalleywinecountry #winecountry #lovedale #hunterxhunter #coldpressedjuice #foodandwine
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