2025-26 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with the National Voice for Hospitality

Who We Are

Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) is the peak national body representing restaurants, cafés and caterers. For over 100 years, we’ve been the trusted voice of hospitality, advocating for operators and shaping the future of the foodservice industry.

- Representing 57,000+ businesses nationwide
- Leading industry advocacy with government and media
- Delivering national events and the iconic Awards for Excellence
- Driving engagement through EDMs, digital campaigns, and industry programs

Why Partner with R&CA

A partnership with R&CA is more than visibility - it’s influence.

- Reach: Engage directly with thousands of decision-makers across Australia’s hospitality venues.
- Visibility: Gain national recognition through digital, events, and awards integration.
- Influence: Connect with government, industry, and media as part of the national conversation.
- Engagement: Year-round opportunities to share your message through campaigns, events, and communications.
- Authority: Align with the peak body that has represented hospitality for over a century.

Supporter Partner Partner Major Partner Premium Partner Principal Partner Advertising Options

Supporter Partner – Inclusions

Designed for suppliers and service providers wanting visibility and early engagement. Gain essential recognition through digital platforms and at selected state events.

Logo on website + partner page
Benchmarking report (summary)
Member offer listing
2x social media posts
Logo + MC mention at 1x state AFE dinner
2x tickets to 1 state AFE dinner

Partner - Inclusions

Ideal for businesses seeking broader exposure. Build stronger digital promotion, sponsor EDMs and webinars, and gain access to multiple state-based events.

All Supporter benefits
Logo across all state AFE events
1x sponsored content in weekly EDM
1x solus EDM
1x co-hosted webinar
4x social posts
Supplier Directory listing
2x tickets to 2 state dinners

Major Partner - Inclusions

Our most popular tier. Enjoy national visibility, category sponsorship in the Awards for Excellence, stage presence, EDMs, and extensive social media features.

All Partner benefits
Logo across all AFE state + national events
Category sponsorship (naming rights)
On-stage award presentation
½ page ad in event programs
MC mention at events
2x tickets to all state AFE dinners + 2x national AFE dinner tickets
2x solus EDMs
1x co-branded insight/blo

Premium Partner – Inclusions

For brands seeking deep alignment with the industry. Premium Partners secure naming rights to national initiatives, expanded campaign activations, and exclusive roundtables with R&CA leaders.

All Major Partner benefits
Naming rights to 1x national initiative
Full-page ad in event programs
1x roundtable with R&CA leadership
8x social posts
4x solus EDMs
4x tickets to national AFE dinner
Strategic planning session with R&CA CEO

Principal Partner – Inclusions

Reserved for the highest level of industry champions. Principal Partners receive category exclusivity, naming rights to the National Awards for Excellence, bespoke campaigns, and board-level access.

All Premium Partner benefits
Category exclusivity
Naming rights to National AFE or major initiative
Inclusion in R&CA PR/media
1x bespoke joint campaign
VIP table (10 seats) at National AFE dinner + 2x tickets at every state dinner
Roundtable with R&CA Board
Bespoke activations annually

Advertising Options

Looking for flexible exposure? We also offer ad hoc opportunities:

EDM Promo Segment – $500 (National) | $250 (State)
Solus EDM – $1,200 (National) | $800 (State)
Social Media Campaign – $400 (2x posts)
Supplier Directory Listing – $1,000/year
Membership Welcome Pack Insert – $500/year
Website Banner – $1,500 (2 months)
EDM Banner – $300 (National) | $150 (State)