Zest is the student training restaurant at Holmesglen’s Glen Waverley campus. We offer a seasonal changing menu suitable for all to come and enjoy.

Our restaurant provides a unique dining environment for lunch or dinner during the school term times and caters for individual bookings or group bookings. We also host several specialty and regional dinners throughout the year.

Zest is a fully licensed restaurant with a wide selection of well sourced wines, beers, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails and mocktail available at a very reasonable price.

Zest offers modern Australian cuisine and provides industry focus training to future hospitality professionals. This allows the trainees to practice their learned food and beverage service skills, knowledge, and interpersonal skills.

Term 4

Zest Thursday Dinners | 3 Course a’la carte Menu | $45pp

Details

  • Thursday, October 8 and 15
  • Arrival times: 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm
  • Cost: $45pp (drink/beverages are not included)
  • Service duration: Approx 1.5hrs – 2.5hrs

*Most Dietary requests can be catered for however, please inform us beforehand. 

Zest Thursday Buffet Dinner | $55pp

Details

  • Thursday, November 12
  • Arrival times: 6.15pm, 6.30pm
  • Cost: $55pp (drink/beverages are not included)

*Please inform us beforehand if anyone has any food allergies, intolerances or dietary restrictions.

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Term 4

Monday and Tuesday | Zest Cafe Menu | $8 to $16 items

If you're short on time, you're welcome to select one or two courses from our Zest Café/Bistro menu. We can have you enjoying a quick and delicious lunch at our Waverley campus in as little as 30 to 60 minutes.  If you'd rather relax and savour the dining experience, simply let us know and we'll ensure you can take your time and enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace.

Details

  • Monday Cafe Lunch: October 12, 26 and November 9, 16
  • Tuesday Cafe Lunch: October 27 and November 10, 17
  • Arrival times: 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 12.45pm
  • Cost: $6 - $12 items | Individually priced menu (drink/beverages are not included)
  • Service duration: Approx 45 mins – 2hrs

* Most Dietary requests can be catered for however, please inform us beforehand of any food allergies, intolerances or dietary restrictions.

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Term 4

Zest Wine Dinner | Selected Fine Wines Paired with a Delicious 5 Course Menu | $95pp

The Zest Wine Dinner is one of the final assessments for Diploma of Hospitality students, showcasing their skills in wine knowledge, food pairing, and service.  Students have collaborated with the chef to create a 5-Course menu paired with carefully selected beverages.  During the evening, students will present their research and explain their pairing choices, offering guests an engaging and educational dining experience. The event celebrates their learning journey and provides a professional, real-world hospitality showcase.

Details

  • Thursday, October 22
  • Arrival time: 6.30pm
  • Cost: $95pp

Notes

Please let us know beforehand if anyone has any food allergies, intolerances or dietary restrictions.

All our special event dinners are to be pre-paid by card over the phone; we will be in contact a week or two before. 

This dinner may be a shared tables event depending on the booking configuration.  

 

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Term 4

Zest High Tea Lunches | $55pp*

Treat yourself to a truly indulgent High Tea Lunch , generously designed as a substantial lunch experience rather than a traditional afternoon tea.

Enjoy an enticing selection of savoury delights, including finger sandwiches, tartlets, pastries, and a variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. This is followed by a stunning array of handcrafted sweet treats, featuring cakes, macarons, pastries, mini desserts, and freshly baked scones served with jam and cream.

Every item is created in-house by our talented patisserie students under the guidance of our experienced and highly skilled Patisserie teachers.

Details

  • Friday, October 9 (booked out)
  • Friday, October 30 (available) and November 20
  • Spring Racing Theme High Tea Lunch, Friday, November 6 | Dress to impress: hats, fascinators, and Finery
  • Arrival times: 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 12.45pm
  • Cost: $55pp (includes 1 Arrival Drink & Filter Coffee & Tea)
  • Service duration: Approx 1.5 - 2.5hrs

* High Tea Lunch is Not suitable for Gluten, Fructose or Dairy Free diets or Vegans.

*We can cater for Pescatarians or Vegetarians, but please inform us when booking.

*Prices may be subject to change in these uncertain times.

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Zest is located on the ground floor of Building 1 at our Waverley campus. It is also wheelchair accessible.

595 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley, Vic 3150
Rear of Building 1

Parking is available at $6 per day (Ticket machine requires your license plate details)
Zest has a seated capacity of up to 60 guests

Please inform us at the time of booking if anyone in your party has any food allergies or intolerances we should know about beforehand. We can accommodate most common dietary requests such as Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Coeliac meals.

Children's meals are available on request for $25 per person and include a main meal and dessert.