MAY 2026 | SHEPPARTON, CENTRAL VICTORIA
Expressions of Interest:
Food Catering Contract Opportunity at Shepparton RSL
Join this regional leader in contemporary Club hospitality
Shepparton RSL is inviting expressions of interest from passionate and experienced food caterers to revitalise its hospitality offering and join this regional leader in contemporary Club hospitality. Supported by a loyal membership of more than 10,000, this is a rare opportunity to lead a high performing regional venue, generating approximately $2.5 million in annual food and event revenue.
With the retirement of the incumbent caterer after more than 20 years, opportunities of this calibre are seldom available. For local operators, this presents a strong platform for growth and development. For those based further afield, it offers a scale of business capable of supporting expansion into new regions within your portfolio.
The Club has recently completed stage 2 of its masterplan and is set to commence the next phase of redevelopment in September 2026, backed by over $10 million in capital investment. This will further enhance an already compelling offer, driving continued growth in membership and revenue. Importantly, the Club has established operating strategies to ensure seamless trading throughout the development period, with no disruption to service.
Shepparton RSL: The Opportunity
Shepparton is a proud regional Victorian city with a rich history and a bright future. At the heart of the community, Shepparton RSL offers an authentic regional Club experience in a city that values genuine connection, quality service, and delicious food.
The Goulburn Valley is one of Australia’s most abundant food regions.
The Valley offers direct access to an exceptional range of premium, locally grown produce including stone fruit, cherries, apples, pears, grapes, olives and tomatoes. This is a city where provenance is not a story, it is a daily reality.
Set against a backdrop of rich agricultural heritage and evolving culinary ambition, the region presents a compelling platform for operators seeking to create menus grounded in freshness, seasonality and regional identity.
With over 10,000 active members and $10+ million committed in capital endorsement in 2026, this is a rare chance for an experienced and forward-thinking hospitality operator to take the reins at a much-loved and valued community Club, which is focusing forward through prioritising exceptional hospitality-led experiences.
The expression of interest campaign is now open. For further information, contact Allan Forsdick via the link below or at 0401 557 760 for a copy of the information memorandum.
Submissions for this opportunity must be received by 5pm Friday 29 May 2026 (AEST).
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"Wenty Leagues Club engaged Future Food to lead a targeted procurement process to secure a best-in-class hospitality partner for an existing restaurant space. The process was sharp, efficient and expertly managed, attracting strong interest and high-calibre submissions from leading industry operators. This enabled the Club to be highly selective and confident in its final decision. The outcome speaks for itself, with Dedes Waterfront Group appointed to deliver Alati, a contemporary Greek dining concept opening mid-2026. Future Food brought a clear understanding of our vision, drove a seamless process and delivered an exceptional result for Wenty Leagues Club."
Stuart Jamieson, Acting CEO
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“I can't thank Allan and Future Food enough for their work on this project. Super professional, they provided us with some incredible opportunities - each perfect for the role in their own way – but when it comes down to it, it's ALL about the Members, and the Club's legacy that we have been charged with nurturing. Even then Allan was there helping us right to the end. A class act.”
James Nixon, Club Secretary
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“Future Food’s expertise in developing a tailored food and beverage strategy for Vikings Group has been instrumental in our success. Future Food has proven to be a valuable partner, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and results. Their commitment to understanding our unique requirements and delivering tailored solutions has made a significant difference in our business. I highly recommend Future Food to any organisation seeking to elevate their food and beverage offerings and drive sustainable growth.”
Ron Kent, General Manager
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“Team members responded really well to Allan's session on providing sensational service. He was able to provide clear, real examples of their service levels from the 'mystery shop' he previously conducted in our venue. The content of his presentation was excellent. Whilst it was tailored to suit our needs, he also weaved current customer expectations into the presentation, along with practical service anticipation tips.”
Ann-Marie O'Neill, HR Manager
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“Future Food proved to be a highly capable Consultant to the Club as they guided and assisted us through the process to identify and appoint a new onsite function / catering partner for the Port Melbourne Yacht Club.”
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”Overall, it's a fantastic report with a constructive assessment on the current situation and some sound insight into the future. I know the board will love the document!”
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"The Mulwala Water Ski Club engaged Future Food to appraise and make recommendations to our Food and beverage offerings. Allan Forsdick conducted a thorough investigation of the Club’s food and beverage outlets and forwarded a comprehensive report to the Board of directors with his many recommendations for improvement. It was evident by Allan's report of his expertise in the area of Food and beverage, his eye for detail and his knowledge on quality service. Allan's recommendations have been implemented with the result of increased patronage, increased revenue and numerous compliments of our food and service.”
Peter Duncan, CEO
Mulwala Water Ski Club
