Business Details
13 Years
experience
Authentic Burmese Catering Services in Melbourne
Established as a social enterprise, Free Burma Cafe was created to support newly settled Burmese refugees in the Springvale area by addressing training, employment, and community integration challenges. While our physical cafe has closed, our catering arm remains active, offering a unique blend of Burmese cuisine and cultural education. Our catering services have evolved from a fundraising initiative into a standalone operation, serving events from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions for over 450 guests.We combine authentic Burmese flavors with a mission-driven approach, ensuring every booking contributes to refugee settlement programs. Our team includes experienced chefs who share culinary expertise through products like Kha Re Mar's Kitchen range and educational resources such as the Voices of Hope cookbook. We maintain flexibility to accommodate client preferences, whether focusing solely on catering or incorporating educational elements about Burmese refugee experiences.
Services
Catering Services
Cultural Presentations
Cookbook Sales
Recipe Workshops
Product Sales
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We operate as a social enterprise directly supporting Burmese refugee settlement
- Our chefs have over 10 years' experience catering events for 10-450+ guests
- We offer unique cultural education programs alongside catering services
- Our Kha Re Mar's Kitchen products use traditional Burmese recipes
- Every booking contributes to refugee training and employment programs
What people say
Unique Burmese flavors
Supports refugee cause
Excellent large events
Cultural education value
Services
Catering Services
We provide authentic Burmese catering for events ranging from small meetings to large weddings. Our menus showcase traditional flavors while supporting refugee employment programs. Every booking helps sustain our community initiatives.
Cultural Presentations
We offer speaker services about Burmese refugee experiences and cultural heritage. Presentations can include refugee journey stories and Burmese history tailored for schools and community groups.
Kha Re Mar's Kitchen
Our chef-crafted products feature traditional Burmese recipes. The range includes three chilli relish varieties and signature roasted masala spice blends made with premium ingredients.
Questions
What areas do you cater to?
We primarily serve Melbourne's metropolitan area with special arrangements available for regional Victoria.
Can I order just food without cultural presentations?
Yes, we offer flexible catering packages that can include just food service if preferred.
Are your products available for retail purchase?
Our Kha Re Mar's Kitchen range is available at our catering events and through select Melbourne retailers.
How do bookings work?
Submit an enquiry through our website with event details and we'll contact you to finalize arrangements.
