Elements Eatery Case Study
Case Study: Elements Eatery
Location: Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
Business Type: Destination Café within Yawa Aquatic Centre
Website: elementseatery.com.au
Overview
Elements Eatery is a vibrant, award-winning café located within the Yawa Aquatic Centre on the Mornington Peninsula. Founded and operated by hospitality expert Tracey Fleming, the café was created to redefine in-centre dining at aquatic and recreation centres by combining healthy food, sustainability, and community connection in a welcoming, inclusive space.
Challenge
The goal was to establish a sustainable, community-focused café that could thrive in a high-traffic recreational facility while meeting strict health, accessibility, and environmental standards.
Approach
Tracey applied her extensive hospitality experience and worked alongside Mornington Peninsula Shire and Belgravia Leisure to:
- bring to life a destination café that aligned with the Healthy Eating Advisory Service’s guidelines, offering an 80% green-focused menu
- embed sustainability through zero-waste practices, composting partnerships, and plastic-free accreditation
- foster inclusion by ensuring the space and service were accessible to all, in line with Universal Design principles
- build community through events like the “Think Pink” breakfast for breast cancer awareness and the “Community Connect” wellness series
- collaborate with local suppliers to showcase Mornington Peninsula produce and support the regional economy
Results
Award Recognition:
- 2023 Business of the Year
- 2023 Hospitality Business of the Year
- 2023 Nutrition and Healthy Choices Award
- Multiple Best Bites Awards 3 2
“To be awarded Business of the Year is great recognition of our team’s dedication to creating a welcoming and positive experience at Elements Eatery. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful customers and team.”
— Tracey Fleming
