Scarf Dinners 2023

We're planning to run heaps of Scarf Dinners in 2023. We hope you can join us! As a Scarf diner, you'll play a key role in supporting our trainees to gain excellent training, mentoring and paid work experience as they prepare to transition into ongoing employment.

If you're thinking about coming to a Scarf Dinner, but want to find out more first, we've recently released Scarf's 2022 Impact Report. Take a look to find out more about how dining with us helps to transform young lives.

Autumn Scarf Dinners '23

Inner West Melbourne*

Wednesday 15 March
Wednesday 22 March
Wednesday 29 March
Wednesday 5 April
Wednesday 12 April
Wednesday 19 April
Wednesday 3 May
Wednesday 10 May

*Partner venue will be announced soon. Bookings for this season will open in February 2023.

Winter Scarf Dinners '23

July - August 2023

Spring Scarf Dinners '23

September - October 2023

Keen to join us for a Scarf Dinner?

Grab yourself (or someone else!) a Scarf Dinners gift card from the Scarf Shop and get ready to dine with us. You can also sign up to our newsletter here to ensure you get all the latest Scarf news as it gets shared. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Cover image: Spring Scarf '22 graduate Peter looking after diners at Liminal. Photo: Roger Ungers

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Scarf Dinners 2023

We're planning to run plenty of Scarf Dinners in 2023, with Autumn Scarf '23 kicking off in March in Melbourne's inner west. Find out more and get ready to dine with us!
Spring Scarf Dinners '22

Spring Scarf Dinners will run in partnership with The Mulberry Group on Wednesday nights from 12 October - 30 November. Dinners will be held at Liminal with food by Hazel and service from Scarf trainees and mentors. Book now!
Programs

At Scarf, we run a range of hands-on hospitality and job-readiness programs for young people seeking protection and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment. Find out more.
Scarf 2022 Mid-year fundraising campaign

We need your help to raise $25K in 25 days so that Scarf can continue transforming lives through hospitality. With the help of some of Scarf's wonderful partners and friends, we'll be able to double it!

Winter Scarf Dinners '22

Scarf Dinners will kick off in 2022 in partnership with Pipis Kiosk and Perry's: A Refreshment Club. Join us and support recent Scarf graduates to gain paid work experience while enjoying a seriously delicious set menu.
Spring Scarf Dinners '22

Spring Scarf Dinners will run in partnership with The Mulberry Group on Wednesday nights from 12 October - 30 November. Dinners will be held at Liminal with food by Hazel and service from Scarf trainees and mentors. Book now!
Scarf 2021 Mid-year fundraising appeal

Help us provide training, mentoring, paid work experience and job readiness support to 50 young people this year!
Winter Scarf Dinners

Dine with us and help our new cohort of trainees gain awesome training, mentoring and paid work experience at one of Melbourne's best venues!
What We Do
What's a Scarf Dinner?
The Scarf Team

The Scarf team comprises a bunch of passionate staff members and volunteers who are committed to Scarf's Vision, Mission and Values.
Scarf 2022 Mid-year fundraising campaign

We need your help to raise $25K in 25 days so that Scarf can continue transforming lives through hospitality. With the help of some of Scarf's wonderful partners and friends, we'll be able to double it!
The Scarf Board

We're thrilled to welcome five new board members in the second half of 2022 and beginning of 2023. Meet the Scarf board here!
Our Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A society which embraces diversity, celebrates connected communities, and has equitable employment opportunities for all. Mission: To create a nourishing, supportive and inclusive space for trainees to gain confidence, skills, knowledge and networks. To foster connections in the hospitality industry to create equitable employment opportunities.