Inside the New Volcanos Steakhouse Opening in Werribee

Volcanos Steakhouse at Pacific Werribee is preparing to open its doors, bringing the popular restaurant group to one of Melbourne’s major shopping and entertainment destinations.

Mattys is proud to have supplied and commissioned commercial kitchen equipment for the new venue.

For the Volcanos team, the priority was clear: invest in quality equipment that could perform reliably in a busy restaurant environment.

This is an experienced hospitality operator with several successful venues already behind it. The team understands what works, where quality matters and what the kitchen needs to deliver once service begins.

Choosing equipment that has already proven itself

Opening another restaurant is very different from opening your first.

Volcanos already has firsthand experience with the realities of a busy kitchen, including high-volume services, staff training, cleaning, maintenance and producing a consistent result across every location.

For the Werribee venue, the team chose quality commercial equipment based on products that had already performed well across its previous restaurants.

There is real value in that familiarity. Staff can work with equipment they understand, the kitchen can maintain consistency between locations and the operator can approach opening with greater confidence.

Mattys helped supply the required equipment and supported its commissioning in preparation for the restaurant opening.

A smarter alternative to the original conveyor oven

Using proven equipment did not mean every item on the original equipment schedule had to remain unchanged.

One of the most important decisions involved the conveyor oven.

The original option came at a higher cost than the venue needed to pay. After reviewing the kitchen’s requirements, Mattys recommended a Zanolli conveyor oven as an alternative.

The Zanolli offered the quality and performance required for the application while delivering a worthwhile saving for the client.

This was not about replacing a quality product with the cheapest available option. It was about understanding what the kitchen genuinely needed and finding a comparable solution without adding unnecessary cost to the project.

Every dollar invested into a new restaurant has another potential use. A well-considered equipment saving can free up capital for construction, staffing, marketing, additional equipment or the many unexpected costs that come with opening a venue.

Why an equipment schedule should be questioned

A commercial kitchen equipment schedule should not be treated as a shopping list that cannot be challenged.

Some products justify a higher investment because of their capacity, durability, service support or importance to the menu. Other items may have credible alternatives that deliver the required result for less.

The right decision depends on the venue, including:

• The menu and cooking methods
• Expected production volume
• Available kitchen space
• Electrical and gas requirements
• Staff experience
• Cleaning and maintenance
• Service support
• The overall project budget

For Volcanos Werribee, Mattys respected the equipment choices that had already served the group well while identifying an opportunity to save money without compromising the intended result.

That is the difference between simply supplying equipment and providing useful project advice.

Supplying and commissioning equipment in Victoria

Mattys’ involvement did not end when the equipment arrived on site.

The supplied equipment was also commissioned in preparation for operation, helping the Volcanos team move another step closer to opening.

A new venue involves many moving parts. Equipment deliveries, construction, trades, installation, commissioning and staff access all need to come together within a tight opening program.

Good equipment matters, but so does making sure it arrives, is set up correctly and is ready when the kitchen team needs it.

Although Mattys is based in Sydney, the Werribee project demonstrates our ability to support hospitality projects in Victoria and across Australia. For growing restaurant groups, having an equipment partner that understands their standards can make each future opening easier.

Our hospitality design and fit-out solutions support operators through equipment selection, supply, installation and the practical requirements of bringing a commercial kitchen together.

Congratulations to the Volcanos team

We are proud to have played a part in bringing the new Volcanos Steakhouse at Pacific Werribee closer to opening.

The project reflects an experienced operator making intelligent equipment decisions: continuing with products that have already proven themselves while remaining open to better-value alternatives where they make sense.

We look forward to seeing the restaurant welcome its first customers and watching the Volcanos group continue to grow.

Opening a new venue or planning your next location?

Whether you are opening your first restaurant or expanding an established hospitality group, Mattys can help you review your equipment requirements, compare suitable options and decide where your budget will have the greatest impact.

Contact the Mattys team to discuss your upcoming hospitality project.