Special celebrations are made more extraordinary
when we share them with people who are honorary.
But these moments are made more remarkable
in the company of great food served on the table.
But let’s face it, choosing a caterer is not really easy,
The long list of “the best of the best” might make you feel queasy.
But before you give up on that celebration,
and shout curses of eternal damnation,
You might want to consider paying The Big Banquet a visit,
to help you with your decision making
and put a stop to all those ranting and stressing.
THE BIG BANQUET 5
The Blue Leaf Events Pavillion
March 26, 2017 (Sunday)
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The Big Banquet is now on its fifth year of gathering the country’s topnotch caterers in a one-day event of food and festivities. Divided into a two-time period, lunch and dinner, the event lets its attendees have a taste of the food-appetizer, main dish, signature dish, dessert and drinks from 11 of the country’s top caterers. With the customers voting for their top choices, each caterer promises to deliver only the best of the best.
From the eleven food booths at the event, we were fortunate enough to try ten of them. Find out who made it to our list of the best appetizer, main dish, summer/cocktail drink, dessert, and service.
Juan Carlo The Caterer
APPETIZER
Wrap Ala Fortofino
MAIN DISH
Beef Brasatto
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Bebida de Verano
DESSERT
Paletta Mirtillo
Juan Carlo
Address:11th Jamboree, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Contact numbers: (02) 929 – 3674 / (02) 416 – 5134
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Josiah’s
APPETIZER
Smoked Salmon and Fig Tart with Arugula Pesto
MAIN DISH
Cabarnet Braised Beef with Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Ocean Bliss
DESSERT
Assorted Petite Fours
Josiah’s
Address: 34 East Dr, Marikina, Metro Manila
Contact Number: (02) 475 2703
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The Red Chef
APPETIZER
Salmon Cucumber Bites
MAIN DISH
Smoked Pork Pineapple Belly
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Chasing Summer
DESSERT
Fruity Cheesecake
The Red Chef
Address: 95 Guirayan St. Brgy Dona Imelda Araneta Subd., Quezon City
Contact Numbers:
TELEFAX NO. (+63) 741.27.62
MOBILE NO. 0927.342.4036 / 0917.830.7471
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K by Cunanan
APPETIZER
Ceviche of Tanigue, Lime Caviar, Ginger Chip
MAIN DISH
Roast Mayura in Pedro Ximenez, Truffle Mashed Potatoes
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Watermelon, Rosemary and Lemon Agua Fresca
DESSERT
Onion and Goat Cheese Baklava, Balsamic Ice Cream
K by Cunanan
Address: 2116 Elias Street, Manila
Contact Number: (02) 952 5129
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Tjioe The Caterer
APPETIZER
Roast Duck
MAIN DISH
Pork Asado
DESSERT
Taro Pearls in Coconut Cream
Tjioe The Caterer
Address: 594 Quirino Avenue, Tambo, Parañaque City
Contact Numbers
Telephones: 854-6600 & 851-0226
Mobile phone: 0918-9030446
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Albergus
APPETIZER
Fried Potato Puffs with BBQ and Bearnaise Sauce Drizzle Garnished with Beveled Chives
MAIN DISH
Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine & Herbes De Provence, Garnished with French Beans, Carrots and Truffle Mashed Potatoes
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Summer in a Cup Garnished with Orange & Pineapple
DESSERT
Tropical Cheesecake Squares Garnished with Cherry Coulis
Albergus
Address: 16 Capitol Hills Drive, Diliman, Quezon City 1109
Contact Number: (632) 931-FOOD (3663)
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The Creamery Catering
APPETIZER
Nori Chips with Salmon Poke Cubes, Spicy Slaw, and Crispy Salmon Skin
MAIN DISH
Slow Roasted Beef with Potatoes Dauphinoise, Mushrooms, and Pan Gravy
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
The Creamery Signature Summer Cooler
DESSERT
Apple Streusel with Popcorn Shaved Ice
The Creamery Catering
Address: #2 Saint Peter Street, Bgy. Oranbo, Pasig
Contact Numbers:
Landline: (632) 687-43-73 or (623) 687-36-34
Mobile: (+63) 917-8800203 or (+63) 922-8672489
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Hizon’s
APPETIZER
Mini Korean Soft Taco
MAIN DISH
Beef Kebab
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Cucumber Lemonade Cooler
DESSERT
Chocolate Surprise
Hizon’s
Address: 22 Renowned Lane Sanville Project 6, Quezon City
Contact Numbers: +63 (2) 925-0107 and +63 (2) 925-0103
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Bizu
APPETIZER
Smoked Salmon and Caviar I Scream
MAIN DISH
FrenchBurger and Ham Fries
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Wonderland
DESSERT
Lady Gaga
Bizu
Address: First Midland Building 109 Gamboa Street Legaspi Village, 1223 Makati City
Contact numbers: +(632) 845-0590 / 845-0591 / 845-05-92 / 845-05-93
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The Center Table
APPETIZER
Shrimp and Capsicum Vinaigrette
MAIN DISH
Honey Garlic Oven Baked Barbequed Belly with Parmesan Chili Lime Corn on the Cob and Baked Creamy Sour Cream Potatoes
SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Iced Honey Citron
The Center Table
Address: 60 Madrid St. Merville Park, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
Contact number: (02) 821 3797
Website
Teachers’ Ratings
Here are our personal top picks from the banquet.
BEST APPETIZER
Juan Carlo
BEST MAIN DISH
Juan Carlo / The Red Chef
BEST DESSERT
Josiah’s / Bizu
BEST SUMMER/COCKTAIL DRINK
Bizu / The Creamery Catering
BEST SET-UP
Bizu / Juan Carlo
BEST SERVICE
Hizon’s
Our Top 3 Picks
Juan Carlo
Bizu
Josiah’s
Although the Big Banquet has come and gone,
These caterers-I suggest you keep an eye on,
Should you decide to hold a special event
They guarantee to make it memorable, a hundred percent.
*We would like to thank Teacher Grace Pofeta for being our classmaEAT for this food advencher. Special thanks to Jojie Garcia for inspiring us to do this feature and Janice Villanueva of Creative Juice, founder of mommymundo for the event invite.
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