Make A Meal

Providing home cooked comfort

Dinner is an important time for families to connect.  After a long day at the hospital, parents and carers who rarely have the time, funds, or energy to cook, can access a nutritious home-cooked meal through our Make A Meal program.   

This initiative allows corporate partners and community fundraising groups to step into our kitchen and cook dinner for our families three nights a week.   

How many can attend?

As part of this experience, you will be preparing food for up to 100 people.  This requires a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 12 people. All participants must be over 18 years old.  

When is Make A Meal offered?

The Make A Meal Program works across our Herston and South Brisbane Houses: 

Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane – every Tuesday  

Ronald McDonald House Herston – every Wednesday 

How much does it cost?

$1500 plus GST  

This financial contribution helps cover the cost of your volunteering experience.  It includes all the ingredients required to feed over 100 people, utensils and RMHC SEQ employees, who will assist you in the preparation and serving of food and take you on a tour of the House.   

How do I pay?

You will receive an email with an invoice within 5- 7 days after completing the booking form.    

What should I expect on the day?

2:00pm – Arrive, sign in, House tour & induction 

2:30pm – Start cooking 

5:00pm – Serve Dinner/Dessert 

6:00pm – Clean up 

7:00pm – Book your next Make a Meal, team photo & sign out! 

As part of this experience: 

  • You will be providing, preparing and cooking for approximately 130 guests on the day 
  • Tour the house and hearing firsthand how RMHC SEQ is helping families 
  • Share a meal together at the end of the experience 
  • Each team member will receive a certificate of recognition at the end of the night and a copy of any images taken on the day 

How do I book?  

Choose which house you would like your team to cook at and click the button ‘schedule time with me’.  You will be taken to an external booking system, where you will be asked to complete the booking form.  

What do I need to bring/wear?

We will provide you with aprons and hair nets on the day. Dress code is flat closed in shoes, shirts with sleeves. Please limit the jewellery your wear by removing all watches, bracelets, dangly earing and loose rings.    

How to get there?

Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane is located at 283 Vulture Street, South Brisbane. Ronald McDonald House Herston is located at 22 Garrick Terrace, Herston.  

There is limited carparking at both locations.  However, up to 2 carparks are available on request if you choose to carpool.  Both locations are right next to the busway, and you can plan your trip using TransLink.  In addition, you can book a Taxi or Rideshare. 

Book your Meals from the Heart session

Sample Menus

To view our sample menus, click here

Asian Delight

Menu

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pilaf

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles

Asian Slaw

Coconut Rice Pudding with Berries

BBQ Night

Menu

BBQ Beef/Vegan Burger (Gluten Free options available)

Hot dogs

Buttered corncob

Creamy Potato salad

Garden Salad

Ice Cream with Toppings

Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse

Curry Night

Menu

Butter Chicken with Rice

Chickpea and Mushroom Curry

Tomato Herb Roasted Vegetables

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garden Salad

Ice Cream Sundae /Vanilla Custard with Berries

European Dinner

Menu

Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Style) with Pasta- Gluten Free option available

Herb Roasted vegetable pasta (Vegetarian)

Buttered Vegetables

Italian Salad

Fresh Fruit platter with Ice Cream

Mini Vanilla Cream Filled Profiteroles

Mexican Fiesta

Menu

Mexican Mince Chicken Burrito (Choices-Spice Chicken mince, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, sauce)

Chicken Nachos (Nacho chips with your choice of Chicken, Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, Sour Cream)

Buttered Corn Cobs and Garden Salad 

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dipping and Ice-cream

Sample Menus

To view our sample menus, click here

Asian Delight

Menu

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pilaf

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles

Asian Slaw

Coconut Rice Pudding with Berries

BBQ Night

Menu

BBQ Beef/Vegan Burger (Gluten Free options available)

Hot dogs

Buttered corncob

Creamy Potato salad

Garden Salad

Ice Cream with Toppings

Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse

Curry Night

Menu

Butter Chicken with Rice

Chickpea and Mushroom Curry

Tomato Herb Roasted Vegetables

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garden Salad

Ice Cream Sundae /Vanilla Custard with Berries

European Dinner

Menu

Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Style) with Pasta- Gluten Free option available

Herb Roasted vegetable pasta (Vegetarian)

Buttered Vegetables

Italian Salad

Fresh Fruit platter with Ice Cream

Mini Vanilla Cream Filled Profiteroles

Mexican Fiesta

Menu

Mexican Mince Chicken Burrito (Choices-Spice Chicken mince, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, sauce)

Chicken Nachos (Nacho chips with your choice of Chicken, Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, Sour Cream)

Buttered Corn Cobs and Garden Salad 

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dipping and Ice-cream

If you are interested in taking part of our Meals from the Heart Program, please contact Nat.

Nat Godbold
Corporate Partnerships Specialist
E: natalie.godbold@rmhc.org.au
P: 0499 290 976

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