Pathways to plate​

From garden to kitchen to community

Pathways to Plate is part of the STEPS mission to empower young people with a disability and autism and help them take transformative steps towards independence.

Created through a unique collaboration between STEPS Pathways College, STEPS Café on George and STEPS Pathways Charity, this initiative connects what our students grow and cook in class with the food and products enjoyed by our community.

STEPS Café on George staff holding a plate with scons and a jar of Pathway's to Plate's Strawberry Jam

What is Pathways to Plate?

Pathways to Plate is more than a food project. It’s a holistic journey with purpose and heart.

Through STEPS Pathways College’s Garden Skills, Cookery Skills and Café Skills programs, students learn how to grow fresh produce, prepare meals with support from trained chefs, and help bring their creations to life for others to enjoy.

Whether it’s a dollop of delicious chutney on your lunch plate or a refreshing smoothie on your morning walk, you’re tasting something truly special and made with meaning by our staff and students.

Our line of products

You can find Pathways to Plate take-home products at STEPS Café on George, such as homemade jams, chutneys and cordials.

STEPS Café on George offers seasonal student-made meals, drinks, desserts and snacks inspired by STEPS Pathways College’s Garden Skills and Cookery Skills programs.

All Pathways to Plate products are made with fresh ingredients, either grown on-site or sourced locally.

Our seasonal line of take-home products rotate regularly, so be sure to grab your favourites and keep an eye out for delicious new flavours coming in the near future.

STEPS Café on George's participants pealing potato's
Jar of handmade strawberry jam with a handwritten gift tag and rustic twine, showcasing the Pathways to Plate program.

Strawberry Jam

Glass jar of Ploughman’s Pickles with a black lid and product label, showcasing a pickled relish created through the Pathways to Plate program.

Ploughman’s Pickles

Glass jar of lemon butter with a black lid and rustic twine, showcasing a spread created through the Pathways to Plate program.

Lemon Butter

Glass jar of beef tallow with a black lid and product label, showcasing a product created through the Pathways to Plate program.

Beef Tallow

Stand-up pouch of gluten-free granola with a clear window and Pathways to Plate branding, displaying a mix of oats, seeds and dried fruit.

Gluten Free Granola

Glass jar of chilli salt with a silver lid and product label, showcasing a seasoning created through the Pathways to Plate program.

Chilli Salt

Glass jar of rosemary and garlic salt with a silver lid and product label, showcasing an artisan seasoning created through the Pathways to Plate program.

Rosemary and Garlic Salt

Where to find us

STEPS Café on George
9 George Street, Caloundra
Open Monday to Friday, 8am – 2pm

Google Maps view of STEPS Cafe on George, with STEPS Pathways College marked with a red pin.

How it all connects

Pathways to Plate brings together all of our STEPS Social Business brands:

STEPS Pathways College

Where students learn, grow, and develop skills to live independently

STEPS Café on George

Where meals and products are made, served and sold to the public

STEPS Pathways Charity

Where every purchase helps fund inclusive education and life-changing opportunities

Together, these programs create a simple but powerful loop that helps our students become more empowered and independent young adults.

When you buy a Pathways to Plate product or meal at Café on George, you’re helping young people with a disability and autism learn, grow, and take meaningful steps towards a brighter future.

Seasonal specials and new products are released regularly.

Mango and white chocolate muffins on a wooden plate
A chocolate strawberry cake on a white plate
STEPS Café on Georges staff placing a bowl of fresh tomato soup on a table
Fresh scons and a jar of Pathways to Plate Strawberry Jam

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Jam-packed with opportunity

Visit STEPS Café on George. Taste the difference. Every bite and every jar supports a student’s journey.

STEPS Pathways College

STEPS Café on George

STEPS Pathways Charity

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