Temporary closure of our South St Cafe
Dear Customers,
We are very sorry we have had to close our café for the next two weeks due to water damage, resulting in considerable repairs.
After a building inspection we have been advised to replace the ceiling that was soaked from the water leak from upstairs and we are checking our electrical system to ensure it is completely safe.
We are all working hard to reopen again as soon as possible, so please do keep checking in to see how we are doing.
In the meantime please do continue to support our cause - go along our lovely Mill Street Café where will give you a lovely Giraffe welcome.
Burger Club at South St Cafe
Our new menu at South Street boasts a fantastic range of freshly made items and a new selection of burgers.
Burger Club features a home-made veggie burger and a variety of burgers all based around the meat supplied by Lindsay's Butchers in Perth.
Yum!
The Naked Giraffe £6.00
Our succulent Lindsay’s burger, just the way it is. Served in a brioche bun with salad and slaw.
The Veggie Giraffe £6.00
Our homemade seasonal vegetable burger, in a brioche bun with homemade slaw and salad (v)
The Supreme Giraffe £6.50
Our naked burger, but with the added taste of melted cheddar cheese and bacon
The Spicy Giraffe £7.00
Our chilli burger topped with jalapenos and cheddar
The Scottish Giraffe £7.00
Our beef burger with a hearty topping of locally caught haggis
(prices correct 03.01.18 but may be subject to change)
Festive Opening Hours
The big day is approaching fast (have YOU finished your Christmas shopping yet??) so we thought it was about time we told everyone our festive opening hours:
Both Cafe's will be CLOSED:
- 25th December 2017
- 26th December 2017
- 1st January 2018
- 2nd January 2018
Service on both sides of these dates will continue as normal.
Don't forget you can get your REAL high quality Nordmann Fir Christmas tree from our 2 Perth sites right up until the 23rd of December - the easy way to support our local cause!
New magazine for Giraffe launched
Not content with just a newsletter, Giraffe has launched its very own magazine entitled Our Neck of the Woods.
It's a 16 page A5 booklet full of things we've been up to over the last few months and we'd love you to pop into the cafe's to read it.
Here's the digital version:
Zuppa winner announced at Perth Winter Fest
Zuppa, The Great Perthshire Soup Competition, held its finale in Perth City Centre last Sunday as part of the Great Perth Feast.
Our 8 finalist soups were on offer to passers-by who were then asked to vote for their favourite recipe. The winning soup was Curried Potato and Apple which was submitted by Lorna Becher from Perth.
First prize was a fantastic £250 Perth Gift Card which was kindly donated to the competition by Perth City Centre.
Congratulations Lorna!
Santa runners to raise money for new kitchen
Weʼre raising £500 to help refurbish the training kitchen in our South St Cafe.
Three fantastic staff members in Giraffe are raising money for our great local cause. Giraffe aims to support individuals with barriers to employment by providing structured training, work experience and social support.
Our training kitchen in South Street is desperately in need of an upgrade so that we can train more people and run more effectively as a cafe.
Sponsor Sarah (Operations Manager), Steven (Kitchen Manager) and Laura (Cafe Supervisor) as they run Perth's Santa Run, 2017, and help us achieve our target of just £500 towards our much needed renovation.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW
Giraffe After Hours - A Special Dining Experience!
You may well know Giraffe for its delicious home baking, friendly and social atmosphere and a warming cup of tea. But did you know that our kitchen and front of house team have a wealth of rosette standard and five- star experience behind them?
For one night only, we’re inviting you to the rare treat that is After Hours @Giraffe, an exclusive and indulgent evening of Perthshire’s finest produce, each paired with a delicious wine and served in an elegant and relaxed environment.
Steven and his team have scoured the county for the finest produce to create a tasty and seasonal menu of fish, poultry and game, finished with a sweet treat and a mouth watering cheese board.
£35 a head - call 01738 449 227 to book your place!
Saturday 30th September - from 6pm
Giraffe Cafe, 51-53 South Street, Perth PH2 8PD
ON THE MENU:
Chefs canapés
Selection of 3 beautifuly prepared canapés
Starter
Beetroot and parsley arancini, with lemon aioli
Main Course
Pan roasted venison, sage potato gnocchi, butternut squash, juniper and cocoa nib sauce
Dessert
Shortbread, chocolate, pear
Cheese course
Selection of cheeses served with our own oatcakes and bread
Coffee/tea
Accompanied by our own hand-made chocolate
Join 4 of Perth's Finest Chefs for a Truly Unique Dining Experience
An evening NOT to be missed...
Join Andrew Moss (The North Port), Graeme Pallister (63 Tay Street), Wesley Watts (The Post Box) and Steven Pearson (Giraffe Perth) for a truly one-off tasting menu showcasing the best of Perthshire ingredients and raising money for local charity Giraffe.
A special evening awaits!
Buy your tickets below (N.B. you can choose multiple tickets once you've clicked the BUY NOW button)
Or call 01738 449227 or pop into the cafe on South Street.
Giraffe Trading CIC joins national Volunteers Week Scotland
Giraffe Trading CIC joins national Volunteers Week Scotland celebration to highlight huge contribution made by volunteers in Perthshire
Giraffe Trading CIC is teaming up with thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across Scotland in a celebration of the vital contribution made by volunteers.
From 1-7 June 2017, Volunteers’ Week Scotland will see a huge range of events take place in communities all over the country, from small awards ceremonies to large celebratory gatherings.
Volunteers are vital to the strength and vitality of Scottish society, with their work valued at £2.6 billion every year. Recent research found that Scotland’s young people are particularly engaged, with participation now at 52% – nearly double the adult figure of 27%.
With so many people volunteering, there are a huge range of achievements to celebrate. Whether working to improve the local environment, spending time with people who need help, or providing other kinds of essential services and support, the efforts made by volunteers make an invaluable difference to the lives of people and communities everywhere.
As well as celebrating the work of existing volunteers, Volunteers’ Week Scotland offers a new opportunity for voluntary organisations to promote the benefits that volunteering can bring. The week can also help highlight how people can access opportunities and overcome any barriers they might be facing.
Chief Executive of Volunteer Scotland, George Thomson said,’
In a post truth world there is one thing we can trust. That people volunteering in Scotland are uplifting. They are creating community solidarity and friendship. Volunteers Week is a good time to celebrate their honesty and humanity.
In a world which is becoming very uncertain there is one certainty that will not change, that people in Scotland giving time within their communities is uplifting by building friendship and solidarity. Volunteers Week is a good time to celebrate this.
To volunteer, call Shona on 01738 449227 for a friendly chat, or email volunteer@checkin-giraffe.uk for more information.
Giraffe Trading Named Winner of DK Thomson Award 2016
We are absolutely delighted to win this year's DK Thomson Award.
Provost Liz Grant presented our award which acknowledged our service to the community of Perth and Kinross throughout the year.
A huge thanks to all our staff, volunteers and jobseekers for all their help - we couldn't do it without them!
