Aaron Teece Joins The Hinterland Collection, and Extraordinary Just Got Better

Some wedding venues feed your guests. The best ones leave them talking about the food for years. The venues of The Hinterland Collection have always been in that second camp, and with the appointment of internationally acclaimed chef Aaron Teece as Group Head Chef, it’s about to get even more delicious.

If you haven’t yet discovered The Hinterland Collection, consider this your introduction. This Northern Rivers group brings together a portfolio of the Tweed region’s most celebrated wedding venues and experiences under one vision: to create a destination that’s as extraordinary to visit as it is to celebrate in. From the rolling lawns of Summergrove Estate and the elevated beauty of Elysian Hills Estate, to the intimate kitchen garden setting of Potager at Carool, each venue is distinct, but the commitment to exceptional experience runs through all of them.

A Culinary Legacy, Brought Home

Aaron’s career has taken him from Harvey Nichols’ Fifth Floor Restaurant in London to private dining for royalty and world leaders, including Queen Elizabeth II and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, as well as for global brands such as Rolls-Royce, Qantas and Tourism Australia.

But beyond the accolades, what sets Aaron apart is his philosophy: food deeply connected to place, season and story. Known for live-fire cooking, foraged ingredients, and immersive dining experiences that reflect the surrounding landscape, Aaron creates food that doesn’t just feed your guests; it moves them.

What This Means for Your Wedding Day

Whether you’re dreaming of celebrations at award-winning Summergrove Estate, the elevated beauty of Elysian Hills Estate, or the intimate kitchen garden setting of Potager at Carool, your wedding menu will be shaped by a chef who treats every meal as an experience worth remembering.

Think paddock-to-plate menus informed by local growers and producers. Seasonal dishes that reflect the Tweed’s incredible food landscape. Dining that feels considered, personal and genuinely special.

A Collection Committed to Excellence

Aaron’s appointment reflects exactly where The Hinterland Collection is headed: world-class experiences for couples who want their wedding day to be unforgettable in every sense.

“There’s something incredibly special happening across the Tweed and Northern Rivers right now,” Aaron says. “The opportunity to work across such a diverse collection of venues and experiences, from chef-hatted dining and weddings through to agritourism and immersive tourism, is something I’m genuinely passionate about.“

Explore Summergrove Estate, Elysian Hills Estate and Potager at Carool at thehinterlandcollection.com.au