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 2

Lunches for Zest Café/Bistro Menu - $8 to $16* items.

If you’re short on time, you’re welcome to choose just one or two courses from our Café/Bistro menu. We can have you in and out in 30–60 minutes with a quick, delicious lunch at our Glen Waverley campus.

If you’d prefer to unwind and enjoy the full three‑course experience, simply let us know you’re not in a rush and we’ll make sure you can relax and take your time.

Details

  • Mondays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1
  • Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19 and June 2, 9, 16
  • Arrival times: 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 12.45pm
  • Cost: Priced Individually $8-$16 (drinks/beverages not included)
  • Service duration: Approx 30-60min depending on your orders.

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

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Term 2

Lunch & Dinner 3 Course Services $45pp*- Zest Restaurant Term 2 2026

Relax and enjoy a 3 Course Lunch or Dinner at Zest. Choose an entrée, main course and dessert from our 3 Course Thursday menu. 

Details

Dinner

  • Tuesday Apprentice Dinners,  April 28 and June 2, 9
  • Thursday Dinners, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11
  • Arrival times: 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm
  • Cost: Three courses $45pp (drinks/beverages not included)
  • Service duration: Approx 1.5hrs – 2.5hrs

Lunch

  • Thursday Lunches, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11
  • Arrival times: 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 12.45pm
  • Cost: Three courses $45pp (drinks/beverages not included)
  • Service duration: Approx 1.5hrs – 2.5hrs

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

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

 


 

Term 2

Zest High Tea Lunches $50pp*

This isn’t an afternoon tea - it’s a generous lunch presented in a High Tea style.

You’ll enjoy a delicious selection of savoury bites, including sandwiches, tartlets, pastries, and a mix of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. Then comes the sweet finale: cakes, pastries, macarons, mini desserts, scones with jam and cream, and more. 

Every item is crafted in‑house by our patisserie students under the expert guidance of our highly skilled Patisserie Teachers.

Make a Zest Booking Enquiry

View Zest Restaurant Term 2 Menu 2026

To make a booking or inquiry, please call us on 9564 6241 or submit a Zest Booking Inquiry.

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.