About Restaurant and Catering Australia (RCA)
Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) is the peak industry body representing over 55,000 cafes, restaurants and catering businesses across Australia. The members of R&CA are owners and operators of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, catering companies, takeaway businesses, and function centres.
R&CA was established in 1922 by café operators as a way of sharing information, saving money and talking to government. R&CA also celebrates the achievements of operators through its Awards for Excellence program.
MISSION
R&CA exists to be the single source of truth for the restaurant, cafe and catering sector to our members, the broader industry and to Governments across Australia. R&CA are hospitality champions that represent our members and provide support, guidance and leadership in Policy, Industrial Relations, Government, Training and Education.
VISION
R&CA strives to be the “Industry Warrior” ensuring that a thriving hospitality industry remains part of the fabric of Australian society and remain a formidable Association as we grow members.