MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Hunter Culinary Association operates with a mission to strive for absolute excellence in delivering a superior culinary experience for visitors to the Hunter region, through exceptional chefs, internationally acclaimed local produce, and outstanding service regimes, in some of Australia’s finest restaurants and cafes.
Members are from all industry sectors including; restaurants, cafes, chefs, apprentices, front of house staff, wineries, providores and suppliers to our regional industry, along with private individual members.
Your membership and participation will deliver these important benefits to your business:
Networking: Creating an environment of collaboration.
Visibility: putting your organization at the forefront of the industry including Social Media promotion. See our HCA Social Media Tips.
Information, research and education: through workshop and luncheon participation, Hunter Culinary Association newsletters, and introduction to regional suppliers and resources.
Business and industry growth: Increasing regional initiatives to further promote the region as a food tourism destination.
Influence with policy makers, media and analysts: through association outreach to government and commercial organisations to influence changes in our industry and region.
Innovation: exploring new ways of approaching common business goals, food techniques and standards.
The opportunity to attend lunches and functions at specially discounted Member prices.
Membership
There are three membership options available including:
1. Business – includes full voting rights
2. Associate (for individuals) – no voting rights
3. Apprentices - no voting rights
1. BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
$250 per annum (voting member)
$400 for a group of 2 businesses
$500 for a group of 3 or more businesses
Benefits include:
Full voting rights
Access and right to use to the Hunter Culinary Association logo
Opportunity to host educational lunches and other events run by Hunter Culinary Association
Invitations to industry lunches and members only workshop
Members prices for all employees attending Member Events
Seasonal regular updates
Cross training of chefs and apprentices
Opportunity to promote the Hunter region at various events
Simply download Business Membership form or Group Membership form.
2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
$125 per annum (non-voting member)
Benefits include:
Invitations to industry lunches & members only workshops
Seasonal regular updates
Members prices for associate member only at member events
Simply click here to download Associate Membership form.
3. APPRENTICES
Free (non-voting member)
Gives full access to enter apprentice scholarships and competitions along with regular updates and lunch tickets at apprentice discounted rates.
Simply click here to download Apprentice Membership form.