JULY/AUGUST 2026 | MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
Cricket Victoria Food, Beverage & Catering Partnership at Junction Oval
Cricket Victoria is the official governing body for the sport of cricket in the state of Victoria. Operating out of Junction Oval in St Kilda, Cricket Victoria administers all elite men's and women's state teams, the Victorian Premier Cricket competition, and the state's Big Bash League franchises. Cricket Victoria operates as a not for profit organisation and is closely affiliated with Cricket Australia. '
Cricket Victoria is seeking expressions of interest from experienced operators to take on the management of its full food, beverage and catering operations at Junction Oval, St. Kilda. This is a rare opportunity to partner with one of Victoria's most respected sporting organisations, within a genuine high performance environment, and to collaborate in taking the food and hospitality experience to an entirely new level.
This state of the art facility serves as a year round elite training base for Victoria's best cricketers, and as a vibrant hub for community cricket. The wider cricket community is warmly welcomed to make use of the facilities, from hosting functions in our event spaces to booking the indoor cricket training nets.
Junction Oval is home to the administrative headquarters of Cricket Victoria, the Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades, alongside high performance facilities, an indoor centre, and dedicated medical and rehabilitation areas for the state's elite cricket teams.
The ground and complex operate year round, hosting International, Sheffield Shield, Women's National Cricket League (WNCL), BBL, WBBL and Premier Cricket matches.
The Vision
Cricket Victoria understands the vital role that food and hospitality play in the everyday lives of its staff, players, visitors and the broader public. We see this offering as fundamental to building a reputation that sets us apart within the local hospitality landscape, enhancing our value proposition not only as a great place to work, but as a great place to visit.
On match days, we recognise that today's consumer expects quality food and beverage experiences wherever they go, and that the visitor and spectator experience is a critical factor in maximising attendance. This holds true for fans, officials, commentators, media and visiting teams alike.
Player nutrition within a high performance environment is critical to getting the best out of our athletes, and to supporting their health and wellbeing. As the home of cricket in Victoria, our match day and player catering must be of the highest quality to keep all teams performing at their peak. Dietary requirements demand consistent, careful management, including clear dietary table identifiers to ensure every meal aligns with allergen advice and requirements.
To realise the full potential of our state of the art function, event and exhibition spaces, our food and hospitality offer plays a key role in attracting hirers, delivering memorable guest experiences, and establishing Junction Oval as a preferred venue across a wide range of event types.
The opportunity spans all food and beverage services across Junction Oval, including the café, bar and eatery, functions and events, high performance meals for players and visiting teams, match day catering, and bars, pop ups and activations supporting the year round program of content at the venue.
Together, these food and beverage services and experiences create a diverse, health conscious and approachable offering that resonates with the full range of user groups across the year, providing a strong platform for a new catering partner to make an immediate and lasting impact.
Expression of interest submissions must be received by 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 (AEST).
For more information and to receive a copy of the Cricket Victoria information memorandum, please contact:
Ash Cooke
acooke@futurefood.com.au
0402 556 490
Or via the link below