Winter '25 Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Bhang

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Details

As part of our Winter Scarf '25 program, we'll be running two Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Bhang, with a generous set menu for $60pp. Scarf Dinners are a fantastic way to see our training, mentoring and work experience programs in action, while enjoying delicious food cooked by professional chefs.

Winter Scarf '25 trainees Noor, Tharindu, Ana and Maryam outside Bhang. 📷 Roger Ungers

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Bookings

Book your place now, thanks to our partnership with OpenTable. We're running two dinners at Bhang on:

Please note: Bhang has two dining areas, one upstairs and one downstairs. Only the downstairs area is accessible for wheelchair users. Please email us - bookings@scarfcommunity.org - if you have any queries about accessibility, if you'd like to book for a group of 11+, or if you'd like to use a Scarf Gift Card to make your booking. 

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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.

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The young people working front-of-house during these Pop-Up dinners are trainees in the Winter Scarf '25 10-week Seasonal Program, and will be paid the Restaurant Industry Award wage for their work during this event and other work experience shifts worked at partner venues during the program.

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Menu

$60 per person covers a generous set menu from the Bhang chefs and invaluable opportunities for the Winter Scarf '25 trainees who'll gain paid work experience. Bhang is renowned for big flavours and generous servings. Set menu starters include pappadums with dips, Kerala fried chicken, potato and pea samosas, and Nepalese chicken momos, then choose your preferred curry in the individual Thali main course. A side of garlic naan is almost essential, and if you're keen to add-on some of Bhang's most popular dishes like Crispy Spinach Chaat, Old Monk Beef Ribs or Chicken Tikka, you absolutely can. Our advice: come hungry! 

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  See the menu

Most dietary requirements can be accommodated; we can certainly cater to those who are Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut-free and Gluten-free; please note these requirements when booking, or reach out to us via [email protected] with any questions.

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Bhang is renowned for big flavours and generous servings. Photo: supplied. 

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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.

Scarf Dinners in 2024. 📷 Roger Ungers. 

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Find out more about Scarf Dinners & events here.

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Header photo: 📷 Roger Ungers; Thali being served at the first Scarf x Bhang event on Wednesday 13 August.