Dining Facilities
Foothills Conference Centre offers a complete on-site dining experience, available exclusively to conference and retreat guests. Our restaurant is designed to provide delicious, nourishing meals in a calm and relaxed environment — perfectly complementing the peaceful surroundings of the Yarra Valley. Please note that our restaurant is not open to the general public, allowing groups to enjoy complete privacy and focus during their stay.
Our chefs are passionate about creating seasonal menus using locally sourced produce from the Yarra Ranges region. Each menu is designed to be light, balanced, and full of flavour — ideal for keeping guests energised and focused throughout their program. Whether you’re hosting a corporate retreat, workshop, or multi-day event, our team ensures every meal supports both productivity and wellbeing.
From hearty buffet breakfasts to elegant plated dinners, Foothills caters for a wide range of events and dining preferences. We can serve casual working lunches, networking cocktail evenings, or formal three-course banquets. If your group prefers something relaxed and social, our outdoor BBQ and garden dining options are a popular choice — especially during warmer months.
Our menus can be individually tailored to your event’s theme, schedule, and dietary needs. We happily cater for all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and cultural preferences. Our catering team can also design menus around group activities — whether you need light meals between workshops or energising snacks during a wellness session.
Dinning Options tailored for different event types
Foothills is proud to support a wide variety of retreats and gatherings, each with its own focus and dining style:
Corporate and Leadership Retreats
Designed to help teams connect, recharge, and refocus. We provide energising breakfasts, nutritious working lunches, and inspiring dinners that bring people together. Coffee breaks and healthy snacks keep minds sharp and conversations flowing.
Wellness, Yoga, and Meditation Retreats
We create mindful menus that align with wellness programs — light, fresh, and nutrient-rich meals that complement yoga sessions, meditation, and breathwork. Herbal teas, infused waters, and plant-based options are always available to support relaxation and balance.
Faith-Based and Church Group Retreats
Foothills welcomes faith communities of all denominations. We can arrange buffet-style meals, shared family-style dining, or individual plated service depending on the group’s traditions and timing. Our quiet restaurant setting provides a peaceful space for fellowship and reflection.
Youth and Student Retreats
For school camps, youth leadership, or mental health retreats, our catering team prepares wholesome, comforting meals that students enjoy. Options like build-your-own wraps, pasta bars, and BBQ nights are always popular and help encourage social interaction and teamwork.
Workshops, Conferences, and Large Events
For groups of 30 to 200 guests, Foothills can provide full-service catering throughout multi-day conferences. Morning and afternoon teas feature locally baked goods and fruit platters, while lunches and dinners are served in our spacious restaurant or dining hall. We can also arrange cocktail functions, gala dinners, or outdoor networking sessions with finger food and drinks.
Conveniently Located
Just over an hour from Melbourne CBD, Foothills is easy to reach yet feels a world away from city life. Our venue offers plenty of free parking, bus access, and proximity to the natural beauty of the Yarra Valley.
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Help young people find the time, space, and support they need to grow. Whether you’re a school, youth group, or mental health organisation, Foothills Conference Centre is here to make your retreat a success.