Valla Catering

5  ( 6 reviews ) · Lower Mid Coast, Taree, Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast, Coffs Harbour , Grafton
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OVERVIEW

  • Professional Chef 20+ years
  • Memorable Wedding Food
  • Canapes, Paella, Shared table, Buffet - you name it!

Stewart Middlemiss is a professional chef with over 20 years of experience across restaurants & catering both in Australia and overseas. 

Known for his calm professionalism and passion for exceptional food, Stewart brings creativity, experience, and genuine care to every event he caters.

As the owner of Valla Catering Stewart has built a reputation across the Mid North Coast for delivering beautiful, memorable food for weddings and special celebrations. 

His approach is simple: fresh, handmade dishes crafted with quality local ingredients and served with warmth and attention to detail.

From wood-fired pizzas and slow-cooked feasts to refined gourmet menus.

Stewart works closely with each couple to create a dining experience that perfectly reflects their day.

Partnering with a trusted network of local growers, butchers, and producers, Valla Catering specialises in weddings & events from intimate gatherings of 10 through to celebrations of 200 guests, offering both catering and bar services.


If you’re planning your wedding, Stewart and the team would love to help create a relaxed, delicious, and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

About

Stewart Middlemiss is a professional chef with over 20 years of experience across restaurants & catering in Australia and overseas. As the owner of Valla Catering, he has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional food and service across the Mid North Coast. Passionate about fresh, handmade dishes and quality local ingredients, Stewart specialises in weddings and events of all sizes.

Mr Stewart Middlemiss

Owner/Chef


FAQ

We certainly do, our mobile trailer is fully self sufficent.

Hand stretched dough with fresh locally sourced produce.

YES

All our staff are RSA certified and happy to help out wherever is needed


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Couples consistently report a seamless, guest-focused catering experience that starts with clear planning support and friendly, professional communication. The team makes decision-making straightforward with practical guidance while ensuring clients never feel overwhelmed or judged. On the day, staff delivered delicious wood-fired pizzas, canapes, grazing tables, and dessert platters with reliable setup that required minimal infrastructure. Guests rave about the food quality and presentation, and couples appreciate the accommodation of personal input and budget-friendly options. The service is described as easy to work with, value for money, and dependable, leaving couples confident they chose a standout catering partner for their wedding.

September 2025

Very professional and Excellent pizza! Stewart made planning simple with step by step decisions and simple information. He also didn't make us feel stupid as we asked stupid questions and stressed about planning issues. The food and staff on the wedding day was perfect. Our guests raved over the delicious pizzas and I enjoyed knowing we chose right. I wish I wasn't so busy to try more. Thank you Valla Catering for job well done!

Aub T.

Valla Catering

Thank You Aubrey & Karen For Your Honest Kind Words. Congratulations Too You Both & All The Best In Your Future Endeavours Stewart 🍕

April 2021

What an absolute legend! We truly appreciated Stewart's authenticity and genuine approach to ensuring our guests were spectacularly well fed at our April wedding. Stewart was extremely prompt in his communications, easy to contact and talk to. We are still hearing from guests how much they enjoyed the canapes, shared feast menu and dessert platters. We would not hesitate in recommending Valla Catering - our menu was beyond delicious and the food a true highlight of our day.

Emily E.

Valla Catering

Thank you Emily & Chino. All the best with your future endeavours.

April 2021

Could not have asked for a better catering experience for our wedding! Stew was so easy to deal with and was more than happy to accommodate our input and vision for the day. The presentation of the graze was stunning and his wood fired pizzas were excellent! We have had so many comments from guests on the quality of the food. Can’t thank Valla Hinterland catering enough! Highly recommend

Natalie Z.

Valla Catering

Thank you Nat & Mik. Enjoy the snowboarding

November 2020

We had Stewart cater woodfire pizzas at our wedding, they were absolutely AMAZING, and such an easy option to have. Everyone loved them. It was the best option for us because he didn’t need to be hooked up to water or electricity, unlike a lot of other caterers. He also made some platters for my 90 guests, I brought the food and he set up. So easy, and they looked awesome!!!! Easy to deal with, value for money and reliable. All 3 things any bride needs when planning a wedding.

Alicia G.

Valla Catering

Thank you Alicia & Jason.

October 2020

Stewart listened to our requirements, offered suggestions for our buffet, grazing table and very well priced. I would highly recommend him for weddings or any special event, I know we will certainly be using him again. We found him to be professional and wish him all the best with his catering business moving forward.

Sandra W.


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Is catering a backyard wedding cheaper?

Valla Catering

No Venue Hire Fee
Venues can cost thousands—your backyard is free

Flexibility with Vendors
You’re not locked into expensive preferred vendor lists

BYO
Buy your own alcohol at wholesale prices without corkage fees.

Food trucks –  Choosing a local mobile caterer, just like us we dont require power or water, and are fully self sufficent and an easy cleanup.

Hidden Costs:

Rentals
Tables, chairs, tents, dishware, portable restrooms, lighting, etc. can add up fast.

Extra Labor
Caterers may charge more for off-site setups. You will need servers & bartenders.

Kitchen Access

Catering setup - Some caterers may charge more if there’s no kitchen on site.

Waste & Cleanup
You’re responsible for rubbish removal.

Hiring cleaners might be worth it.

Is pizza suitable to serve at a wedding?

Valla Catering

Defiantly. 

You can always start with some light canapés after the ceremony

followed by wood fire pizza,it's informal and stress free. 

Do wedding caterers provide plates?

Valla Catering

No. 

This will be a seperate hire fee. 

Plates, bowls ,side plates ,cutlery cups ,saucers glasses etc

Please keep in mind their will be cleaning and breakage chargers. 

Happy to arrange for you

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