Autumn '26 Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Masti . As part of our Autumn '26 seasonal program, we're running two Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Masti in Fitzroy. Scarf Dinners are a great way to see our training, mentoring and work experience programs in action, while enjoying delicious food cooked by professional chefs. . Masti is known for serving delicious North Indian cuisine. During Scarf Dinners at Masti, Autumn Scarf '26 trainees like Saina (pictured) will gain paid work experience running the front-of-house and bar. Photos: Supplied (Masti) + Roger Ungers. .. Bookings Bookings are now open, thanks to our partnership with OpenTable. Tickets are $60 per person and include a generous set menu (entrée and main). Your ticket directly funds award wages for Scarf trainees, and supports our restaurant partner to deliver a professional, chef-led dining experience. Together, this creates paid front-of-house work opportunities for the Autumn Scarf '26 trainees. We're running two Scarf Dinners at Masti on: Wednesday 20 May (fully booked) Wednesday 27 May (3/4 full). Book Now Please email us - bookings@scarfcommunity.org - if you have any queries about accessibility, if you'd like to book for a group of 10+, or if you'd like to use a Scarf Gift Card to make your booking. . Trainees Scarf trainees are resilient young people seeking protection and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to work. Many have experienced long-term unemployment and for most trainees, Scarf is their first taste of paid employment in Australia. During Scarf Dinners, trainees are supported by mentors as they grow their skills, knowledge and experience running the front-of-house, whilst professional chefs do the cooking. A recent graduate said: Scarf gave me a genuine safe space to learn, grow and feel connected. . Autumn Scarf '26 Trainees: (L to R) Jesse, Lauria, Maria, MJ, Samy and Lava (Not pictured: Saina and Hayden). Photo: Roger Ungers. . The young people working front-of-house during these Pop-Up dinners are trainees in the Autumn Scarf '26 10-week Seasonal Program. They will be paid the Restaurant Industry Award wage for their work during these events, and other work experience shifts worked at partner venues during the program. . . Restaurant Partner This season, we’re excited to partner with Masti, a vibrant Indian restaurant bringing flavour and flair to Fitzroy. Led by acclaimed chef Manpreet Sekhon, known as the “Curry Queen”, Masti blends five-star training with heartfelt cooking inspired by Manpreet's late mother. For these special pop-up Scarf Dinners, the Masti kitchen team will deliver a generous shared entrée spread (Pappadums with dips, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Dahi Puri and Chicken 65) before moving into a vibrant thali-style main course. Diners can choose from dishes including Punjabi Kadhi Pakora, Butter Chicken, Bhindi Do Pyaza or House Black Daal, with a side of naan very much encouraged! . See the menu Please note, whilst this is a set menu, most dietary requirements (including Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut-free, Dairy-free and Gluten-free) can be accommodated. Please make a note when you book your table, or reach out to Nele via [email protected] to chat through your needs. . . Drinks As always, we'll have a fantastic drinks list (including non-alc options) thanks to our wonderful Scarf Partners. Expect beverages from Unico Zelo, NON, Stomping Ground, Starward, Archie Rose Distilling Co, Maidenii, Marionette, Bathtub Gin Co, and Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. We're also planning something extra special with the cocktail offering! Legendary Scarf Graduate Rose (Winter Scarf '24) is co-designing the cocktail menu with Scarf's Training & Events Manager, Nele. After undertaking work experience at Tippy-Tay during the Scarf program, Rose was swiftly offered a job, and has been working at Garden State Hotel ever since. Expect playful, spice-led serves like a mango, lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf highball with Archie Rose vodka, alongside a Chai Masala Boulevardier featuring Starward Whisky, Maidenii Vermouth and Campari. But, it'll be hard to go past Rose's gin sour, made with rose syrup, watermelon and Bathtub Gin Co's 'Williamstown' gin. Yum! . See drinks lists . . What to expect By attending a Scarf Dinner, you’re making a real difference to the lives of young people who have faced barriers to work. Professionals do the cooking and Scarf trainees and mentors take care of the front-of-house. Expect delicious food, a top-notch drinks list, attentive service, a fun and buzzy atmosphere and the opportunity to provide valuable feedback as the trainees build their skills and confidence. A regular diner recently told us: At Scarf Dinners, there's nothing but good vibes and respect in the room. . Book a Scarf Dinner at Masti Please email us - bookings@scarfcommunity.org - if you have any queries about accessibility, if you'd like to book for a group of 10+, or if you'd like to use a Scarf Gift Card to make your booking. . Find out more about Scarf Dinners & events here. . . . Booking for this event has now closed.