With three on-campus training restaurants, students gain practical work experience cooking for and serving real customers, while customers can enjoy quality meals at affordable prices.
The training restaurants are located at our Bairnsdale, Morwell and Leongatha campuses.
Our Training Restaurants
Oaktree Restaurant: Bairnsdale
The Oaktree in Bairnsdale is a first-class training restaurant and is open to the public.
You can book for lunch, or a private function with friends and enjoy great food and wine in a relaxed setting with attentive staff. We participate in a range of catering in the local community to provide event-based opportunities for our hospitality students to have some fun and showcase their skills.
Open every Thursday during the school term between 12pm – 2pm. Bookings: 03 5152 0741
Bairnsdale Campus
Address: 48 Main Street, Bairnsdale
Waratah Restaurant: Morwell
Overlooking the lake beside Kernot Hall, the Waratah Restaurant boasts stunning views and a fresh interior that creates a bright space for a relaxing lunch or coffee spot.
The modern equipment allows our students to learn using the most current trends so they can hit the workforce ready.
Open Tuesday’s for dinner from May 4 to June 22.
Dinner: 6.00pm–7.30pm
- 2 courses for $20
- 3 courses for $25
Beverages not included. Take away and take home meals also available. Hospitality Industry COVID-19 protocols in place.
Bookings essential for dine-in patrons:
waratahreservations@tafegippsland.edu.au or call 03 5662 6860
Morwell Campus
Address: Corner of Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell
Wildflower Restaurant: Leongatha
For bookings, please contact leorecept@tafegippsland.edu.au or call 03 5662 6800
Leongatha Campus
Address 129 Nerrena Road, Leongatha