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Game On: Major Catering Opportunity at Hawthorn’s New Home

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This is more than a catering contract - it’s a rare opportunity to align your brand with one of Australia’s most respected sporting organisations at a time of transformation and growth.


Perfectly Paired is proud to be managing the Catering Services Tender for the brand-new Kennedy Community Centre (KCC) - the future home of Hawthorn Football Club, opening in Dingley from September 2025.


The Kennedy Community Centre will be the heartbeat of the Club - a place where elite performance meets community pride. The selected catering partner will play a vital role in shaping the daily experience for players, staff, members, fans and the wider community.


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Scope at a Glance


  • Program Catering - High volume, high-performance meals for AFL and AFLW players and staff

  • On-Site Café Operations - A vibrant weekday café for staff, visitors, and Club culture

  • Function Catering - Pavilion-based events including AFLW match days, corporate hospitality and commercial events


What Makes This Opportunity Unique?


  • Work with a leading AFL club and align with a bold new chapter in its history

  • Access a high-quality, purpose-built venue with long-term growth potential

  • Be part of a precinct that blends elite sport, community engagement and hospitality excellence

  • Bring your brand to life within a world-class facility designed for impact and connection


Key Dates


  • RFT Goes Live: 25 July 2025

  • Caterer Site Walk-Through: 31 July 2025

  • Submissions Close: 21 August 2025

  • Contract Commencement: On or around 1 October 2025



Ready to kick goals with one of the country’s leading sports clubs?

Register your interest now at enquiries@perfectlypaired.com.au to receive the RFT when it goes live.

 
 
 

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