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, STEPS Garden Centre and STEPS Pathways Charity, this initiative connects what our students grow and cook in class with the food and products enjoyed by our community.
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 both STEPS Café on George and STEPS Garden Centre, including 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 at STEPS Garden Centre 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.
Strawberry Jam
Ploughman’s Pickles
Blueberry Citrus Jam
Lemon Butter
Where to find us
STEPS Café on George
9 George Street, Caloundra
Open Monday to Friday, 8am – 2pm
STEPS Garden Centre
Ulm Street South, Caloundra
Open 7 days, 8.30am – 4.30pm
How it all connects
Pathways to Plate brings together all four of our STEPS Social Business brands:
Where students learn, grow, and develop skills to live independently
Where produce is grown, nurtured with care, and harvested
Where meals and products are made, served and sold to the public
Where every purchase helps fund inclusive education and lifechanging 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.
Jam-packed with opportunity
Visit STEPS Café on George. Taste the difference. Every bite and every jar supports a student’s journey.
