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Australia’s peak industry body. Established by restaurants and café operators. Operating for over 100 years. Exists to support the industry by sharing information, saving money and lobbying government. Run by its members for members.

Helping Australia’s hospitality community to survive and have VIP access to…

Friends of R&CA

$49 full year access

Support
  • Special access to the Business Resource Hub
  • Access to 1 X Exclusive Member only resource per month
  • Access to selected Member only articles
  • Latest industry updates
  • All stories
Savings
Community
  • Exclusive invitations to member events & webinars with expert speakers

Full Member

starting at $555 per year

Support
  • Industrial Relations Compliance Resources
  • Industrial Relations Members Hotline
  • Immigration Advice
  • Crucial industry data via annual Bench marking Report
  • Essential training micro credentials via our Training Academy
  • Latest Industry updates including our comprehensive Coronavirus Info Hub
Savings

Member only discounts and savings through our select list of partners & preferred suppliers including:

  • Electricity/gas audits with savings
  • Special merchant fees through Commonwealth Bank
  • Deputy payroll discounts
  • Discounts on beer, wine & spirits
  • Plus many more…
Community
  • Exclusive invitations to member events & webinars with expert speakers
  • Opportunities to network with other industry people & be connected to industry mentors
  • Nominate your business and be recognised in our annual Awards for Excellence
  • Opportunity to provide industry feedback and be heard

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Benefits

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Friends of R&CA

$49 Annual Access

Full Member

Starting at $555/year

Associate Member

*Industry Suppliers
Industry Updates and Exclusive Networking Events
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Hospo Business Tools & Resources
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Discounted Nomination in R&CA Awards for Excellence
Discounted Nomination in R&CA Awards for Excellence
IR Advice & Hotline
IR Advice & Hotline
Access R&CA Exclusive Member Benefits
Access R&CA Exclusive Member Benefits
Training Academy Offers
Training Academy Offers
Discounted Gold Licence
Discounted Gold Licence
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising Opportunities

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Why Join R&CA

  • Access free IR and HR advice and R&CA IR Hotline
  • Enter R&CA Award for Excellence – Nominate your business
  • Training & Education – Access to R&CA Training Academy Accredited and Non-Accredited Training
  • Receive Member Exclusive Offers from our Partners
  • Digital & Social – keep informed with our exclusive industry updates and insights
  • Policy – Support the R&CA to help us in what we fight for

What we do

R&CA is committed to ensuring the industry is recognised as one of excellence, professionalism, profitability, and sustainability. This includes advocating the broader social and economic contribution of the sector to industry and government stakeholders, as well as highlighting the value of the restaurant experience to the public.

OUR MISSION

Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) exists to be the single source of truth for the Restaurant, Cafe and Catering sector. To our members and also to the broader industry & governments right across Australia.

OUR VISION

R&CA strives to be the “Industry Warrior” ensuring that a thriving hospitality industry remains part of the fabric of the Australian Society and remains a formidable Association as we grow members.

Hear what our members have to say about R&CA:

What our Members say

R&CA keeps us up to date with changes within our industry – especially those in relation to awards – as well as providing courses to help businesses grow and succeed. They are always available to provide assistance when necessary.

We have been members of R&CA now since 2010. We first joined when we opened our first venue in Brisbane and joined because of the wealth of knowledge they provide to businesses, specifically the restaurant industry, as well as the support they provide businesses.

Opa Bar & Mezze

Joining R&CA was an avenue to be connected with other hospitality businesses in the Hospitality Industry. Access to resources and the support R&CA provide in all aspects of running my business are invaluable and influenced my decision in joining. The Awards for Excellence was a draw card to joining, allowing myself and my team to network and be recognised in the hospitality industry.

We have been members of R&CA now since 2010. We first joined when we opened our first venue in Brisbane and joined because of the wealth of knowledge they provide to businesses, specifically the restaurant industry, as well as the support they provide businesses.

An Industry Association is one of the best ways to get advice and support for any business. R&CA has helped my business by providing access and advice in areas such as IR, Safe Food Practices, changes and updates in regulations and policies, Access to suppliers with cost-saving deals, and training and recognition with my peers.

It has therefore been a natural progression for me to continue as a Member of R&CA with each new food business I have opened in the last 15 years or so.

Food Fetish Society

Cafe Sia joined the Restaurant & Catering Association to become a part of a highly trusted network within the Hospitality industry.

Since becoming a member, we have met a lot of inspiring industry leaders and built useful networks. Ultimately, it has given us valuable recognition for the passion, dedication and quality that we provide at Cafe Sia.

Cafe Sia Gawler

If you’re in the hospitality business and are not a member……..you’ve got no idea and no hope. The go-to people for everything hospitality.

Info Allegro

I have been a member and involved with RCA for more than 40 years. They have represented my business/employer interests in such a positive way – and in a way I would never have been able to do by myself. Whilst no longer a restaurateur, I have been very impressed by the representation that RCA has achieved over this extremely difficult last 12 months. There is still a great deal to be done – and the Industry as we know it – is under a severe challenge to its very existence. Only as a combined Industry can we hope that our concerns can be fully understood. Get involved and protect such a vital and important component of modern life.

Michael Fischer