Located in the picturesque township of Toora, in Victoria's South Gippsland Region, Tooradeli is a highly regarded Italian style delicatessen and cafe celebrated for its freshly baked in-house puccia bread, made to order sandwiches, quality coffee and artisan deli goods.
Since opening, Tooradeli has earned a loyal following among locals and travellers alike, becoming a must visit food destination in South Gippsland and a proud representative of regional hospitality.
Highlights:
• 2025 Gippsland Business Awards Finalist. Recognised for excellence and innovation, Tooradeli was a finalist in the 2025 Latrobe Health Services Gippsland Business Awards, underscoring its reputation and performance in the region.
• Strong media attention. Featured in The Local Rag, Gippsland Monitor, Visit South Gippsland and across social media for its authentic Italian inspired menu, regional story, and modern deli concept.
• Off license liquor licence. Licensed to sell packaged liquor for off premises consumption, offering room to expand retail sales and increase average spend through boutique wines, craft beers and regional beverages.
• Strong brand and word of mouth. Tooradeli's brand presence, from its stylish visual identity to consistent food quality, has built an outstanding reputation and loyal customer base, supported by high engagement on Instagram (@tooradeli) and glowing reviews.
Community Ties:
Tooradeli is deeply connected to its local community, by providing weekly school lunch orders for the local primary school, sponsoring both the Toora Football Netball Club and the Toora Bowls Club and regularly supporting local events and tourism initiatives across South Gippsland. These have helped cement Tooradeli as a trusted local business with authentic community roots and a positive reputation extending beyond Toora.
Growth Potential:
While already profitable and well established, there is substantial opportunity for growth through:
• Extended trading hours or opening additional days
• Expanded liquor sales via boutique wine and craft beer retail
• Catering and event platters for local businesses, functions and tourism groups
• Ready to go meal range and expanded takeaway options
• Online sales or regional deliveries of deli products and branded merchandise
With increasing tourism in South Gippsland and a surge in regional hospitality demand, Tooradeli is perfectly positioned for the next stage of growth.
Business details:
• Trading hours- Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 3pm.
• Licences- Food licence and off premises liquor licence.
• Staffing- Owner operators and small team of 4 staff.
• Included in sale- All fixtures, fittings, kitchen and baking equipment, deli display units, brand assets, supplier relationships, website and social media. Excluding coffee machine on ongoing lease and dishwasher property of building owner.
• Training- Full handover and transition support offered.
• Lease- Take over of 3x3 lease with competitive weekly rent, one year down.
Ideal buyer
This opportunity suits someone who:
• Is passionate about food, hospitality and community engagement
• Seeks a turn key business with strong branding and loyal customers
• Wants to grow a respected, award nominated brand in a thriving regional town
• Enjoys hands on ownership with scope to expand offerings and hours
Tooradeli represents a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, well loved and media recognised deli cafe in one of Victoria's most scenic regions. With a loyal customer base, local partnerships, an off-license liquor permit and room to expand, this business is primed for further growth under passionate new ownership.
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