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Jacqui's Catering at The New Leaf

270 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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Find Jacqui's Catering at The New Leaf

270 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia

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+61 3 9964 9193
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Jacqui's Catering at The New Leaf

Tucked inside a working nursery, this Bairnsdale haunt pairs hearty cafe fare with garden calm. Regulars head straight for the sunny grounds, lingering over generously sized scones with jam and cream or warm mushroom melts after browsing the adjoining plant nursery and florist. Outside, sprawling greenery, picnic-friendly lawns, and an on-site playground keep energetic kids and pets happily occupied while the kitchen turns out tender lamb shanks and fresh ginger fizz.

  • Garden Nursery Setting: Breakfast and lunch served in a leafy retail nursery setting beside an adjoining florist and gift shop.
  • Playground & Pet-Friendly Grounds: Spacious outdoor seating areas welcome pets, with an on-site playground for families with kids.
  • Event & Party Catering: Catering packages tailored for weddings, office breakups, and gatherings with vegan and dietary options.
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Why Choose Jacqui's Catering at The New Leaf

Why visitors and event hosts choose Jacqui's Catering at The New Leaf for dining, gatherings, and celebrations.

  • Full-Service Event & Wedding Catering

    Jacqui's catering coordinates customized menus for weddings, holiday celebrations, and corporate breakups, handling specialized dietary requests such as vegetarian and vegan options with seamless communication.

    The team accommodated our vego and vegan requests with ease and the food was absolutely delicious.

    Alexandra Stewart

  • Generous Cafe Menu & Quick Service

    Guests enjoy quick, attentive table ordering and ample servings across house-baked specialty scones, hearty morning breakfasts, and takeaway coffee.

    Great selection of food and drinks for takeaway and eating in. Excellent coffee. Quick and pleasant service in a generous space.

    Rosemary Marcon

  • Plant-Filled Garden Nursery Setting

    Dining tables are nestled right among the nursery flora and greenery, creating a peaceful, verdant setting distinct from ordinary high-street dining.

    Always a fantastic meal, and who doesn't like being surrounded by plants???

    Donna Leigh

  • Peaceful Ambiance with Adjoining Gift Shop

    Customers can unwind in a tranquil ambiance while browsing the adjoining boutique florist and nursery gift shop before or after dining.

    Really enjoyed the peaceful ambiance and friendly service

    shane gilbert

  • Family Outings with Children's Playground

    Spacious outdoor grounds provide ample space for parents with small children, featuring a playground that keeps kids engaged during meals.

    We come here often with young kids and always enjoy our visits. Playground for kids is a plus.

    Mathew Stephenson

  • Pet-Friendly Outdoor Seating

    The venue accommodates casual dining outdoors with beloved four-legged companions across open garden seating areas.

    Spacious outdoor seating, can sit with your pet here.

    Mai's collection

Signature cafe favorites enjoyed in our garden nursery setting

  • Pumpkin scone

    I understand the hyped about the pumpkin scone now, they usually have it savoury but I asked for jam n cream.

    Mai's collection

  • Lamb shank

    Lamb shank was soft with bit of fat, smash was nice n sauce was incredible.

    Mai's collection

  • Mushroom melt

    Mushroom melt was a good vegetarian opt.

    Mai's collection

  • Warm parmesan chicken pesto salad

    Must try the warm parmesan chicken pesto salad.

    Jai Kaushik

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate every cafe visit and catered celebration.

  • Custom on-site wedding cooking and tailored diets

    jacqui and the team prepare tailored catering dishes on-site, even cooking in compact domestic kitchens while seamlessly accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets for private weddings.

  • Meticulous large-scale event hosting

    Large holiday gatherings receive complete event coordination where every detail is managed from early communication through to on-the-day service.

  • Pet-friendly grounds with an on-site playground

    Families and pet owners can dine together in spacious outdoor grounds equipped with a dedicated children's playground right alongside the seating area.

  • Lush nursery dining beside an adjoining florist

    Guests can enjoy meals among retail greenery and explore the adjoining gift shop and florist connected directly to the nursery cafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a pet with me?

Yes, spacious outdoor seating welcomes pets, though meals ordered for outdoor tables are served packaged for takeaway.

Can I order from my table to avoid waiting in line?

Yes, ordering directly from the table via an app is available, letting you skip the wait at the counter. Both dine-in and takeaway options are supported.

Does Jacqui's cater for events and dietary requirements?

Jacqui's Catering provides catering for off-site and private gatherings, including weddings, work events, and Christmas functions, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, and coeliac dietary needs.

How large are the portions and scones?

Scones are noted for being particularly large and easily shared between two people, available in both sweet and savoury varieties with generous portions across the menu.

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