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Renowned for breathtakingly beautiful venues, Navarra Venues has been a leader in the hospitality industry since 1973.
After joining a record number of awards entrants, chefs, restauranteurs, caterers, and food lovers at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence last night, Monday 22 September, Navarra team members accepted the award with joy and cheers.
Navarra Venues regularly invests in multi-million-dollar renovations of its venues to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose to service the needs of clients.
Owner and CEO of Navarra Venues, Sal Navarra expressed his appreciation for the industry recognition:
“We love doing what we do; you really have to, as we are serving guests almost 365 days a year. For all the staff we employ, I’m pleased we get this chance to pause and celebrate the great work they do, day in and day out, and that their effort has been recognised by industry, particularly the team at Oatlands Estate. We are committed to maintaining a consistently high standard of quality across all our venues and the catering business. Navarra is dedicated to continuing a legacy of delivering outstanding customer service for every event.”
Navarra Group Executive Chef Lorenzo Nava is the passionate champion of food quality “Cooking is like being in love; every ingredient added enhances the experience. That’s why we must always ensure nothing, but truth, honesty, love and quality is added for a beautiful dish.”
Navarra Venues takes great pride in carefully sourcing its ingredients locally and seasonally to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest quality ingredients.
Navarra is renowned for its Italian fusion-inspired menus. The catering selection is diverse and customisable.
Options include:
- Roaming canapés
- Classic plated dining
- Live food stations
Live food stations offer both savoury and sweet European and Asian options.
Favourites Live Food Bars include:
- Paella
- Italian Pasta
- Pizza
- Taste of Europe with fresh cold cuts and cheese
- Arancini
- Dumpling
- Fresh seafood, e.g. Oysters and king prawns
- Cannoli
- Italian Gelato Cart
What gives Navarra Venues award winning excellence is the first-class service provided with flexible catering options and openness to change. We continuously update our menus to ensure they meet and exceed client expectations.
The 2025 Restaurant & Catering Awards ceremony gave hard working industry operators an opportunity to take a night off and celebrate their achievements.
The Restaurant and Catering Association (R&CA) was established in 1922 as a peak body representing Australian hospitality businesses. The R&CA represents over 57,000 restaurants, cafés, and catering businesses across Australia. The annual awards are a way for the R&CA to reward excellence among their members. Finalists are judged across a broad range of criteria, including specific requirements for food, beverages, service, general presentation, and overall attention to detail.
This recognition is a celebration of the team’s dedication, passion, and commitment to delivering unforgettable food experiences.
Again, we recognise the incredible Navarra Venues chefs and staff whose talent and attention to detail bring every event to life. A big thank you to Group Executive Chef Lorenzo Nava, whose leadership continues to set the standard for excellence in every dish we serve.
We are honoured to be recognised among the very best and can’t wait to continue sharing our love for food, hospitality, and extraordinary experiences with our clients.
Would you like to host your next event at an award-winning venue? If yes, our professional team is available to assist you to ensure that your next event is a success.
