Join us at Scarf’s annual gala fundraising event and help raise essential funds so we can continue transforming the lives of young people through hospitality.
Demand for Scarf’s programs has never been greater, and this event will ensure we can increase trainee numbers and provide opportunities to at least 50 young people in the next year.
6.00pm | Thursday 1st May
Square One Rialto
525 Collins St, Melbourne
Featuring a 5-course menu by some of Melbourne’s most talented chefs — with matched beverages, table service by Scarf Graduates and a live auction filled with exclusive ‘Money Can’t Buy’ items and experiences — this is your chance to do so much more than dine.
This is a celebratory evening of epic proportions; as well as indulging in delicious food and drink, you’ll hear from Scarf Graduates in a Q&A about their experience on the program and what they’ve done since graduating.
Your co-hosts for the evening will be renowned food journalist Dani Valent and 2014 Scarf graduate Thelma Rutsate, whose journey beyond Scarf has included working at Attica and Sofitel on Collins, and recent completion of her Masters of International Hotel Leadership.
The ‘Money Can’t Buy’ live auction, which raises essential funds for Scarf programs, will be called by special guests, Scarf Ambassador Matt Preston and Gowan Stubbings (Kay & Burton).
Five courses from
- Rosheen Kaul (author Chinese-ish)
- Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry, author The Food of Bharat)
- Kyle Nicol (Hazel)
- Rosemary Andrews (Mietta)
- Calendar Cheese
Matched beverages from
Syrahmi, Yangarra Estate, Bibendum Wine Co, Unico Zelo, NON, Starward, Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co, Bathtub Gin Co and Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
‘Money Can’t Buy’ Auction prizes include
A bespoke chef knife (a collaboration between Cut Throat Knives and Matt Preston), a guided private dining experience at Reed House with matched wines, a Fermentation Masterclass for 10 people with Caitlin Koether at Molli, an investment barrel of single barrel, single malt whisky from Bathtub Gin Co., and a 12-month Olive Oil Club membership from Mount Zero Olives.
Sponsors
This event would not be possible without generous support from our Platinum Sponsor Square, as well as Gold Sponsors Bathtub Gin Co and The Mulberry Group. The Mulberry Group’s wonderful social enterprise, Common Ground Project will be donating plenty of fresh Autumn produce for the menu. Learn more about the Event Sponsors here.
Event enquiries
Please contact Scarf Events Manager Nele Stubben: bookings@scarfcommunity.org.