Membership
Single Source of Truth for the Hospitality Industry
Restaurant & Catering Association is Australia’s peak industry body operating for over 100 years. Established by restaurants and café operators and run by its members for members. We exist to support the industry by sharing information, saving members money and lobbying government at all levels. R&CA is committed to ensuring the industry is recognised as one of excellence, professionalism, profitability, and sustainability.R&CA Specialised Workplace Relations Support
Our workplace relations support services assist your business as specialists for the industry with:
- Over the phone enquiries;
- Online Resource library for things like onboarding, entitlements, and performance management.
R&CA Training Resources
R&CA offers a suite of training resources to its members which could represent a potential saving in excess of $2,000.
R&CA Gold Licence
Members will be able to obtain a significant discount when obtaining the R&CA Gold Licence accreditation.
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Members will have access to discounts for nominations and tickets for the Awards for Excellence. LEARN MORE
Corporate rates, 20% off first order, free design services.
ProShop by Vista Corporate Solutions is a personalised online store where you or your team can order branded collateral, printed marketing materials like menus, signage, packaging, apparel, promotional products, and more.
R&CA Members can order all the VistaPrint products you love and access a very special offer:
• Reduced annual subscription fee of $50ex GST (RRP $199) for your ProShop.
• Always on corporate discounts
• Additional 20% off your first ProShop order (on top of corporate discount) *
• $500 worth of design services to get you started.
* offer only available on Business Cards, Marketing Materials & Signage, orders must be over $250,products must be purchased via ProShop, some exclusions may apply, design services to be delivered via Vista Corporate Solutions
BUILDING CONFIDENCE TOGETHER
Gallagher is a proud and active Platinum partner of Restaurant and Catering Australia. We can cater for all your business insurance needs including property, liability, professional indemnity, motor, cyber, director and employment risks.
As your trusted insurance broker and consultant, our purpose is to help you move forward with confidence.
- By managing your risk
- By helping you foster a healthy, thriving workforce
- By bringing together global reach and local expertise
- To help your business and your community through every challenge you face
For a free consultation about your insurance and risk management program, please call us on 1800 271 193 or visit our website.
Are you a R&CA members who love to discover the best things to do?
Then we encourage you to sign up as Entertainment Merchant Partner and enjoy exclusive access to thousands of unbeatable discounts and things to do in Australia and New Zealand with 2 x free Multi City Membership to the Entertainment App.
Unlock over $20,000 of potential savings on the best restaurant, travel and shopping deals, whilst benefiting from increased exposure for your business.
Get a month's electricity bill paid for
Restaurant and catering members can get free energy assessment by energy partner, Choice Energy, and go into the draw to get a month's electricity bill paid for.
It costs nothing to find out if your position can be optimised and if you can easily reduce your cost of doing business.
Maximise your earnings with Menulog’s exclusive offer for members
Menulog is offering new and current restaurant partners an 8% commission rate on pick-up orders. That's almost a 50% discount for R&CA members! Partners can also receive 6 weeks of promoted placement for the price of 4 weeks, so your restaurant can become more visible to local customers. Plus, you’ll enjoy no sign up or equipment fees, your own personalised account management, free opt-in for the exclusive Stampcards loyalty program and lots more.
FREE IMMIGRATION CONSULTATION
As a special to the members of R&CA, Australia Migrate offer a free consultation for all inquiries no matter how big or small and will spend whatever time it takes for you to understand your best options and strategies for sponsoring overseas staff.
Printed Menus & Access Free Training | $600 IN SAVINGS
List 3 Cocktails on your menu and receive 20 Printed Cocktail Menus and gain access to Campari Academy for Cocktail Training.
A free tray starter kit with any combi oven is purchased
Unox Australia is delighted to offer each R&CA member the bonus deal of a free tray starter kit with every combi oven purchase. The starter kit has an RRP of $950+, and we also offer you a free, no-obligation service: an individual cooking experience.
LPC DIY SUBSCRIPTION | $0 FOR R&CA MEMBERS
Your DIY plan (worth $480 excl. GST) provides leasing negotiation expertise via guides, videos, checklists, templates, educational webinars, market update webinars and a service desk.
Free First Table Demo Page for R&CA members
First Table, one of Australia's top dining discovery platforms, is offering a free, no-obligation restaurant marketing page for Restaurant & Catering Association members.
Our model charges diners (not restaurants) meaning it is free to list your restaurant on First Table. However if you're not quite ready to commit to listing on the platform, we get that!
Provide us with a few simple details including photos, and links to your website and you can try it on for size. We will create a bespoke listing for your restaurant for free with no obligation. If you decide First Table is not for you, you are welcome to use the content we have generated in your own marketing for free!
COMMONWEALTH BANK BUSINESS SUPPORT
Business support every step of the way.
Whether you’re starting, running or growing your business, Commonwealth Bank, a proud partner of R&CA could help you do business your way. R&CA members could benefit from our direct relationship service and a comprehensive range of business solutions tailored to help you achieve your business goals.
To find out how Commonwealth Bank could help you drive your business forward, contact R&CA on 1300 722 878 or email restncat@rca.asn.auand they'll put you in contact with a Commonwealth Bank Relationship Manager.
FREE Business Energy Reviews
In 2024, Zembl saved more than 14,400 Australian businesses a collective $12.23M off their bottom lines*. How? By helping them buy better across key business services such as energy and solar.
R&CA members can access their service at no cost - This is how it works:
- Zembl experts partner with leading Australian energy and/or solar retailers
- They secure competitive rates for your business
- They do all the legwork if you choose to act on the rates they find
Request your business energy review and stop paying too much on energy.
* Based on businesses that used Zembl’s business energy review service from 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 with an average lead load of 28MWh per annum
RECEIVE A FREE iPAD | UP TO $799 in Savings
Sign up for SevenRooms and we'll give you an iPad to set you up for success! Connect with us here to find out more or sign up.
Fighting for your Interests. R&CA are Here to Assist
Seafire on the Marina
Opa Bar & Mezze
Cafe Sia
Food Fetish Society
You can update your membership details in the member's portals.
To update your company details, please email membership@rca.asn.au or call 1300 722 878.
If you are experiencing issues in accessing your portal, try resetting your password here.
If you are still unable to access your portal, please call 1300 722 878 or email marketing@rca.asn.au.