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Scarf Partners

01.06.2026 update: Long-time Scarf Partners Mount Zero, Stomping Ground, Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co and Starward are currently supporting our 'Double Double' EOFY fundraising campaign. These legends are helping us DOUBLE donations so that you can double your impact. Find out more and donate today. 

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We've always strived to serve the best products at Scarf Dinners and events, and provide awesome training to our eager trainees. Thankfully, there are plenty of big-hearted businesses who also believe in our mission and donate beautiful products, valuable services and provide other bespoke support. 

We're deeply grateful to our partners, who include:

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The following partners allow us to create valuable training opportunities (and you can expect to see some of their products on the menu and drinks list at Scarf Dinners and events!)

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Partners who currently provide in-kind training are Starward, Five Senses Coffee, Stomping Ground Brewing Co., OpenTable, Square, Allpress Espresso and Short Courses Australia (Responsible Service of Alcohol and Food Handler Safety certificates). 
OpenTable provide in-kind use of their booking platform, and support paid training and mentorship opportunities for trainees during seasonal Scarf Dinners. CoLab Wines make regular donations to support trainees' work experience wages, The Commons facilitate a discounted co-working membership, The Good Plate make regular donations to Scarf and in late 2025, PAX began supporting us with strategy and operational guidance.
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- Learn about Scarf Partner Venues
- Learn about Scarf's Partner Work Experience Program

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Interested in becoming a Scarf Partner?

Partnering with Scarf means joining a community committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and empowered hospitality industry. Partnerships can take many forms; from in-kind product donations, program collaboration and skills-sharing, to hosting opportunities, financial support, advocacy, or amplifying our impact through your networks.

No matter the shape it takes, your partnership helps open doors for young people facing barriers to work, while connecting your brand with a purpose-led, industry-respected social enterprise.

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss becoming a Scarf partner! Email: [email protected] 

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Cover image: Spring Scarf '25 trainee Hadia and mentor Bek utilising OpenTable to welcome guests during our pop-up Scarf Dinners at Molli (November 2025). Photo: Laura May Grogan. 

Published: 8th November, 2019

Updated: 30th June, 2026

Author: JENNIFER CONROY SMITH

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