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ASRC Catering is a unique caterer that offers global food experiences inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of their asylum seeker members. As a non-profit social enterprise, they provide social and economic empowerment for people seeking asylum, with a professional and dedicated catering team led by experienced mentor chefs. Choose ASRC Catering for your event and make a positive impact in the community.

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16/09/2026

A classic for a reason: the grilled cheese toastie 🧀 Have it plain, with tomato, with Zaatar or pesto...

📍 Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank
🕘 Open Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm.

07/09/2026

Small batch coffee. Bigger picture.

At Journeys, the coffee we use is Timor Coffee Workers. They work directly with smallholder farming communities in Timor-Leste to produce the highest quality organic, specialty coffee using methods that care for the land and the people living on it.

Try it with your usual coffee order this week!

📍 Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank
🕘 Open Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm.

01/09/2026

Midweek pick-me-up? Our Blueberry Muffins are ready for you 🫐

📍 Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank
🕘 Open Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm

24/08/2026

Choose your flavour...

1. Congolese Shakshuka
2. Pumpkin & Chickpea Salad
3. Malaysian Rendang Curry, or
4. Quinoa Salad

Available Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm at Journeys Café
📍 Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank

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16/08/2026

Want a morning coffee and purpose too? ☕️

Journeys is an initiative by that provides employment pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum. Every coffee and meal helps this work happen. Come say hi!

📍 Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank
🕘 Open Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm

13/08/2026

The ASRC has a café?

That's right! At Journeys Café at the University of Melbourne you can taste some of the delicious dishes offers in person. What's more is that this initiative is a social enterprise that creates training and employment pathways for refugees and people seeking asylum, with a menu inspired by the cultures of the people we employ. Stop by Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm.

📍Journeys Café – 28/30 Dodds St, Southbank

11/08/2026

You can choose one for lunch, which would you pick? 👀

From Congolese Shakshuka to Palestinian Moussaka, there's plenty to choose from on our Winter catering menu. With a minimum order of 10 dishes, it's an easy way to spruce up your office lunch or next gathering...

🍴Order Now at https://pulse.ly/wixy2gljb9

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04/08/2026

Let's take a sneak peek at our new winter menu.

If you've got a meeting, event or office lunch coming up, we've got you covered.

This season's menu is full of hearty favourites, from Pakistani dahl with mint raita to Egyptian pumpkin and red lentil soup, plus our new Congolese shakshuka.

Every order helps create meaningful employment opportunities for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Have a look at what's on the menu, then get your next catering order sorted. 💜

25/06/2026

New winter menu loading...😱

The colder months are here and so are some delicious new additions to the ASRC Catering menu.

Stay tuned and join our mailing list to be the first to know when the new menu drops: https://pulse.ly/drqblbrmuc

19/06/2026

We’re proud to be part of this year’s World Refugee Day Telethon, powered by the ASRC. 💜

ASRC Catering will be helping fuel the day, serving up delicious food as we come together to celebrate 25 years of community and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

It’s all part of powering the next story.

Learn more about the ASRC Telethon via https://pulse.ly/g09jqqx7zm

17/06/2026

Your next coffee or lunch stop is waiting at Journeys Café ☕💜

Drop in for fresh, affordable meals, great coffee and a warm welcome, all served up by our incredible team.

Every visit supports training and employment pathways for people seeking asylum through our social enterprise, ASRC Catering.

Check out the menu: https://pulse.ly/neyw2jzur7

15/06/2026

Need catering that’s easy, delicious and ready to go? 🥐☕

Our individually packaged morning and afternoon tea boxes are perfect for meetings, events and busy teams on the move.

From pesto croissants and spinach triangles to sweet treats and gluten free or vegan options, there’s something for everyone.

Pre-order your next tea break with ASRC Catering via https://pulse.ly/q5nfp4yapz

Address

St Georges Road
Fitzroy North, VIC
3068

To reach St Georges Road in Melbourne via public transport, take any tram that goes to Brunswick East and get off at the stop near St Georges Road. From there it is a short walk to the location.

For those driving, St Georges Road in Melbourne can be accessed via the Eastern Freeway. Parking spaces are available on the street, but may be limited during peak hours. Alternatively, there is a paid parking lot nearby for convenience.

Website

http://www.catering.asrc.org.au/contactus/

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What people say

ASRC Catering is a catering company with a difference. As a non-for-profit social enterprise of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, they offer global food experiences with a cause. Their food reflects the rich and diverse cultures of their asylum seeker members, which is expressed in the modern interpretations of classic flavours from Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

What sets ASRC Catering apart is that they are more than just a catering company. They help provide social and economic empowerment for people seeking asylum. Their professional and dedicated catering team comprises ASRC asylum seeker members led by an experienced team of mentor chefs.

When you choose ASRC Catering for your function or event, you are not only getting delicious food but also helping to empower people seeking asylum in our community. The team at ASRC Catering is passionate about what they do, and it shows in the quality of their food and service.

Overall, if you're looking for a caterer that offers more than just great food, then look no further than ASRC Catering. They offer global food experiences with a cause and help provide social and economic empowerment for people seeking asylum. So why not choose them for your next function or event?