Catering @ AMES
Order Catering from AMES, by
- Phone: 03 8558 8882,
- Email: catering@ames.net.au,
Menus
- Sorghum Sisters Menu (African)
- Cultural Cooks Menu (Various)
Sorghum Sisters
The Sorghum Sisters is a catering enterprise operating from Carlton Primary School. The Sorghum Sisters offer traditional cuisine from the countries in the Horn of Africa as well as providing a healthy lunch program to the school community.
The Sorghum Sisters produce traditional Injera bread and other African cuisine including savouries and sweets, such as tuna fatira, sambosas, African donuts and date and cardamom biscuits. They also train other women from their community in food handling and preparation, to help provide them with greater work opportunities.
Key Partners/Supporters
- Department of Planning and Community Development
- Carlton Primary School
- Carlton Community Learning Hub
- Brunswick South Primary School
Cultural Cooks
Cultural Cooks uniquely showcases cultural diversity through food choice in its catering service. It aims to bring a wonderful array of tastes, with influences from Africa, Asian South Pacific, India and the Middle East. The enterprise is also known for its healthy eating drive, delivering healthy lunches to local schools and running interactive healthy eating sessions for both children and adults.
Key Partners/Supporters
- Department of Planning and Community Development
- Noble Park Primary School
- Noble Park English Language School
Seven Stars
Seven Stars is a 'low food-mile' based enterprise that develops hospitality skills and builds social networks for migrants and refugees. Located at CERES Environment Park, the enterprise uses fresh produce grown at the local organic and biodynamic suppliers. Its menu reflects the knowledge and history of the women participating in the enterprise.
Key Partners/Supporters
- Department of Planning and Community Development
Canteen +
Canteen + is a school-based enterprise at Kensington Primary School which provides nutritious food to the school, encouraging children to make healthy food choices. It also offers occasional catering for the local community.
Key Partners/Supporters
- Department of Planning and Community Development
- Kensington Primary School
- Urban Communities Limited
