Our social enterprise cafes harness community goodwill towards social and economic sustainability and ethical business and invests profits to innovate and grow within a social justice framework – reaffirming our vision of young people being ready to launch into competitive job markets.

The Little Social

Est. 2020

The Little Social is a bespoke coffee bar powered by Youth Projects that not only brews the finest espresso and serves nutritious food but exists to empower young people to lead meaningful lives. By providing hands-on skills development and mentoring from industry experts, each young person has a platform to build their self-confidence, gain key employability skills, and genuine work experience in a supportive and judgment-free environment. 

Customers are also able to create real social change by sprinkling kindness into someone else's day through our pay-it-forward initiative and anonymously purchasing coffee and food items for someone experiencing homelessness. An important element of our holistic, wrap-around connection to Youth Projects' community health services in Melbourne's CBD. 

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The Little Social Catering Co.

Our Mission

To serve up mouth-watering, top-notch food while bringing people together and making a positive splash in our community. When you choose The Little Social Catering Co., you’re supporting a business that’s all about sustainability, inclusivity and social good. 🌱

Our Services

We cater to all kinds of events – from corporate shindigs and community gatherings to private parties and celebrations. Our menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and caters to all sorts of dietary needs. Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered! 🌮🥗🍰

Delivery and Pick-Up Options

We deliver across metropolitan Melbourne, making it super easy for you to enjoy our delicious catering. Prefer to pick up? Swing by our Victorian Pride Centre location for free in-store pick-ups! 🚗

How to Order

Ready to make your next event the talk of the town with The Little Social Catering Co.? We’ve made ordering a breeze with our new online ordering platform. Head to our ordering page to get started!

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So, what's The Little Social all about?

Empowering Youth

We’re all about giving young people a leg up! The Little Social offers opportunities for youth to gain real-world skills and experience across all The Little Social café locations. Plus, we’re committed to sharing 100% of our profits with Youth Projects’ primary health service for people experiencing homelessness – The Living Room. 

Why Choose Us?

• Deliciously Awesome: We’re dedicated to serving food that’s not only tasty but makes you feel fantastic.
• Socially Savvy: We partner with local groups to boost social awareness and make a positive impact. Let us help you smash your Social Procurement Goals!
• Inclusive Vibes: We celebrate diversity and create a welcoming space for everyone. 

Our Commitment to the Community

At The Little Social we’re all about:

• Community Support: Building strong bonds with local communities and supporting young people.
• Green Goals: Using eco-friendly practices to keep our planet happy.
• Top-Notch Service: Delivering the best quality and service in everything we do.

Our Impact

We hit multiple Social Development Goals (SDGs) by putting people first and supporting the most disadvantaged in our community. Our menu aligns with the Victorian Government's Healthy Choices Framework, making sure our food is both nutritious and scrumptious.

Our Social Enterprise model

Our impact

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You can read more about in our impact in Youth Projects' latest Impact Report.

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Social Traders Certified

The Little Social is a certified social trader that has a social purpose as our primary objective, with a substantial portion of our revenue derived from commercial trade and the majority of our efforts and resources are invested into our social purpose. We trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities and provide people with access to employment and training. For more information on certification for social traders, please click here.