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
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.
30 days free* – plus 5% off your Doshii subscription.
¹Offer available to new venues who sign up to Doshii & submit their first app connection request by 31 Dec 2023. Free trial is for Main Course plan, with no subscription or order fees during trial period. Change plans or cancel at any time. Doshii may vary or end this offer at any time. For more information visit doshii.com.
Experience the power of OpenTable. Get more than $1,000 of value in your first 6 months*
Receive a subscription and covers at no cost through the OpenTable diner network for the first month, plus get an upgrade to our premium “Pro” plan for your first 6 months.
MALT SHOVEL CREDIT
R&CA members GET $200 CREDIT when you place your first order. NO MINIMUM SPEND! Even if you order 1 x case of Malt Shovel (APPROX $50) you will qualify for the $200 Credit. Talk to us to find out more.
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.
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. Take advantage of these deals by contacting Menulog here or email: accountmanagement@menulog.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
FREE Business Energy Review
As a member of Restaurant & Catering you can access Zembl's business energy review service at no cost and obligation free. 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 or solutions they find.
Zembl finds savings for 4 out of 5 businesses, so get in touch today and ensure you aren't paying too much on your business 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
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 at the login portal that's before accessing the member's portal.
If you are still unable to access your portal, please call 1300 722 878.