Social enterprise caterers that service the City of Melbourne

Important note about this document

The information in this document is simply intended as a useful compilation of social enterprise caterers. The City of Melbourne has not reviewed, and does not endorse, a particular catering company over another.

Please also note that the information contained in this document was corrected at the time of publication (August 2018) but bear in mind that some information will have changed at the time of reading and it’s important that you confirm the information in this guide with the agencies directly.

Organisation / Website / Email / Phone / About us
Asylum Seekers Resource Centre / / / 03 9939 6320 / Asylum Seeker Resource Centreare a not-for-profit social enterprise. Theirfood reflects the rich and diverse cultures of theasylum seeker members, which is expressed in the modern interpretations of classic flavours from Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Kinfolk / kinfolk.org.au/catering / / 03 9620 7799 / Kinfolk is a social enterprise café. It serves coffee and offers a seasonal menu crafted from local and sustainable produce with all profits redistributed to partner charities (Cathy Freeman Foundation and Urban Seed). Kinfolk's catering is individually and uniquely crafted according to each commission.
Mission Australia - Charcoal Lane / / / 03 9418 3400 / Charcoal Lane is a Mission Australia social enterprise restaurant that provides guidance and opportunity to young people, many of whom are Aboriginal and in need of a fresh start. Charcoal Lane are proud to showcase the incredible array of fruits, vegetables and herbs this land has to offer, by creatively combining them to produce modern native Australian cuisine.
Sorghum sisters / / / 03 9938 4209 / Sorghum Sisters creates fresh African food for contemporary Melbourne events. Registered with the Green Audit and the Environmental Management Plan and has Green Australia certification, which is a program aimed at reducing the impact the food service sector has on the environment. Sorghum Sisters trains and engages African women in catering through certified training courses in hospitality.
STREAT / / / 03 9629 4222 / STREAT offers daily catering, events, artisan bakery goods and coffee roasted in Collingwood.
STREAT is a hospitality social enterprise providing supported pathways for young people aged 16-24 in Victoria.
The Mission Caters / / / 03 9692 9520 / With a focus on employment and training for the long-term unemployed living with a mental illness, The Mission Caters aims to challenge stigma and discrimination in order to develop social bridges that create social inclusion in the community.The Mission Caters provides a range of contemporary Melbourne cuisine from breakfast grazing to full catering selections.
Ways and Means / / / 03 9639 8777 / Ways and Means Cafe is a training program of YSAS, Youth Support + Advocacy Service a youth health agency that enables highly vulnerable and high risk people with substance dependence, mental illness and social disconnection take control of their health and well-being.
Catering offered includes a range of food including a great selection of delicious sandwiches, brioche sliders,seasonal fruit, and house-baked sweet and savoury goods. Call them to discuss your catering and a personalised quote.Pick-up only -no deliveries.
Wild Timor Coffee Co. / / / Wild Timor Coffee is and ethical and sustainable coffee company that gives back directly to the source of the coffee. It gives customers a chance to track their impact.A variety of catering is available from the café at Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre in Carlton. Pick-up only no deliveries.
Yooralla Catering / / / 0477 386 886 / Yooralla Catering is a not-for-profit social enterprise which providesemployment, training and personal development opportunities for people with disability. Theyofferhigh-quality, fresh food that’s lovingly prepared by an enthusiastic team using only the freshest ingredients.