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East End Cellars Soup Kitchen returns this Winter

The East End Cellars Soup Kitchen is back for 2025, uniting Adelaide’s hospitality community to support Catherine House and Hutt St Centre, two of our city’s leading homelessness services.

From 19 June – 17 July, enjoy a $20 bowl of soup every Thursday from 12pm, crafted by some of South Australia’s most celebrated chefs. 100% of proceeds go directly to support people facing homelessness. Dine in or take away, bookings recommended at eastendcellars.com.au

Founded in 2019 by Margie and Michael Andrewartha and chef Simon Bryant, the Soup Kitchen began as a one-day fundraiser and has grown into a five-week winter tradition. Thanks to the generosity of chefs who donate their time, and the public who show up rain or shine, the event raises critical funds and awareness for homelessness in South Australia.

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Here’s what’s cooking in 2025:

Thursday 19 June – Duncan Welgemoed, Africola

• Duncan’s: Smoked tomato soup with spelt & marjoram (vegan)
• Margie’s: Pea & ham soup
• EEC’s: Chicken & seaweed broth, wonton skin, spring onion (gf, df, nf)

Thursday 26 June – Justin James, Restaurant Aptos

• Justin’s: TBC
• EEC’s: White bean potage, pistou, parsnip chips (gf, df, vegan)

Thursday 3 July – Sharon Romeo & David Swain, Fino Vino

• Fino Vino’s: Port Lincoln mussel chowder
• EEC’s: Potato & daikon nage, fermented winter cabbage (gf, df, vegan)

Thursday 10 July – Kane Pollard, Ondeen

• Kane’s: TBC
• EEC’s: Forest mushroom porridge, wood ear mushroom sauté, dukkha (gf, df, vegan)

Thursday 17 July – Joshua Cooke, Chianti

• Chianti’s: Minestrone di Salsiccia con Rotelle
• EEC’s: Kent pumpkin & rice soup, cashew cream, hempseed parmesan (gf, df, vegan)

Vegetarian options are available each week.

Support where it’s needed most

More than 7,000 South Australians are experiencing homelessness, and over 40% are women, many escaping domestic violence without a safety net. Your support helps provide safe accommodation, essential services, and long-term pathways out of crisis.

Here’s how to get involved:

• Buy soup – Visit Thursdays from 12pm or pre-order for your office on (08) 8232 5300
• Donate – Through East End Cellars donation page
• Book your table – Reserve online early at eastendcellars.com.au

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Thank You to Our Chefs

We’re deeply grateful to the incredible chefs donating their time and talent. Their generosity ensures every dollar goes directly to those who need it most.

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