9 Catering Services in the Metro for Your Upcoming Christmas Party Spice up your holidays with catering services that go beyond the food.
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Planning a Christmas party, may it be for your family or your office, can be hard to pull of with all the details that you need to secure such as looking for a venue, styling the event, looking for food, and hiring wait staf. But in a country where everyone loves to eat, we are blessed with a number of respectable catering services that provide services other than cooking. If you’re not familiar with catering services and what they ofer, here are a few in the Metro that might be the team to solve your party woes.
1. Hizon’s Catering #22 Renowned Lane, Sanville Subd. Project 6, Quezon City (02) 925 0107
Hizon’s sunny styling and Thrice Cooked Pork Belly (Images: Hizon’s Catering Facebook and Instagram Pages) Hizon’s Catering is among the top catering services in the country and they have served thousands of parties since 1987. Although they are known to cater to big parties like weddings and corporate events, Hizon’s also provides services for private get-togethers. Aside from providing food to the guests, Hizon’s Catering also provides an events planner per client to cater to specific needs. You can choose the menu, the styling, and even the venue according to your needs. Hizon’s pricing starts at PhP450 per plate and can go as high as PhP1500 depending on your specifications.
2. Tamayo’s Catering Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna cor. Real St., Intramuros, Manila (02) 526.2222, (02) 400.7193
Tamayo’s catering can take care of both the buffet and the styling. (Images: Tamayo’s Catering Facebook Page) Tamayo’s Catering has been providing catering services since 1995 and has established a reliable reputation in the industry. Aside from ofering services for all kinds of festivities, they are also known for providing intricate floral arrangements for their parties to help their clients with their designing woes. Tamayo’s catering will help you, not just with your food needs, but also with the venue, on-site services, and styling of the event. For family or private gatherings, their services start at PhP610 per person to PhP875. To help you choose, they have selections of their bestselling packages, but you can also customize your menu.
3. Bizu Catering Studio Gfam 1, First Midland Condominium, 109 Gamboa St., Makati City (02) 845 0590
From beautiful plating to fancy cutleries, Bizu is all about the details. (Image: Bizu’s Instagram Page) Although more known for their bistros, cafés, and macaroons, Bizu Patisserie is also famous for its catering service, Bizu Catering Studio. Bizu serves continental cuisine, and among its wellknown dishes include its 10-hour roast beef carving, organic salads, and homemade pastas. Bizu is also well known for their events styling that is personalized even to the smallest of details. They are famous for their French-inspired decors, but can also customize their design according to their clients’ needs. They recently helped Anne Curtis pull of her bridal shower at Tifany and Co. Their package starts at PhP53,550/pax for a minimum of 30 persons. Read: 7 Unique Restaurants in Metro Manila for Celebrating Various Reunions
4. Josiah’s Catering
34 East Drive, Marikina Heights, Marikina City (02) 475 2703
An innovative spaghetti and tablescape is what you’ll be getting at Josiah’s. (Image: Josiah’s Catering Facebook Page) Catering for over 20 years, Josiah’s Catering has become known in the industry for their innovations that have become industry standards over time. Josiah’s prides itself as the first one to introduce color motifs, chocolate fountains, and dessert cabinets among others. They are also the first catering service to ofer all-in-one packages to their clients. Aside from providing dishes, Josiah’s is also known for their events styling themes that range from ‘French Market’ to ‘Summer Picnic.’ Josiah’s classic package starts at PhP120,000. If you’re curious as to what Josiah’s food tastes like, you can attend one of their monthly food tasting events.
5. Queensland Catering
Ysabel’s Garden, BF Resort, Las Piñas City (02) 826 7791
A preview of Queensland’s elaborate setup. (Image: Queensland Catering Facebook Page) For party-throwers who are on a tight budget, Queensland Catering might be able to help you with their afordable packages. Although they are located all the way in Las Piñas, they also extend their services to northern parts of the Metro. Queensland Catering’s services range from PhP390 to PhP800 per person. Just be mindful as they have diferent charges for other costs, like transportation fees, hauling fee, and upgrade of stage design, among others. Their basic package includes the food, stage design, and chairs and tables.
6. The Good Seed
#3 Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City 0917 847 4831
From appetizers to pastas, The Good Seed can help you have a healthy feast. (Image: The Good Seed Facebook Page) There are very few vegan restaurants in the Metro, and imagine the stress of finding one that caters. Then Edgy Veggy opened a deli and catering service in the form of The Good Seed. Just like their restaurant counterpart, they also ofer vegan and organic dishes that can be a great alternative if you’re planning a healthier kind of party this Christmas. The Good Seed allows you to purchase their menu per dish and not necessarily in packages so you can customize your orders. Their Vegetable Lasagna (PhP1,650/15 pax) and Mushroom Callos Tray (PhP1,500/15 pax) are party favorites. You can also choose among their pasta, rice, and wraps trays that are good for 12 to 15 people. Read: Top 9 Best Healthy Restaurants in the Philippines2017
7. The Party Kitchen 27B Road 12, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Project 8, Quezon City (02) 519 1111
Enjoy a sophisticated party at home with the help of The Party Kitchen. (Image: The Party Kitchen Facebook Page) Another great option for party-throwers who prefer a smaller bash or potluck is The Party Kitchen. The Party Kitchen specializes in a food delivery service that provides fine-dining quality dishes. They serve everything from appetizers to desserts and they even have solo meals. If you’re planning to get The Party Kitchen for your Christmas bash, you can check out their ofering of food trays that can feed as small as two to three persons (starts at PhP145) or as big as 10 to 12 (starts at PhP320). You can order dishes per tray or you can also avail of their celebration packages that include an appetizer, meal viands, rice, and dessert.
8. K by Cunanan Catering 103 Green Meadows Ave., Bagumbayan, Quezon City (02) 952 5129
K by Cunanan’s contemporary style and fine-dining menu might be what you need for your party. (Image: K by Cunanan Facebook Page) K by Cunanan Catering has been in the industry since 2005 and over time, they’ve become much loved for their contemporary styling and fine-dining cuisine. Although they have made a reputation for being a go-to caterer for weddings, they also cater to other functions and events. K by Cunanan’s services already include tables and chairs, wait staf, floral designs, and a bufet setup—a package fit for a big party. Their package starts at PhP550 per head and can go as high as PhP780. Once you’re selected your desired package, you can then select the dishes you want to include in your party.
9. Lily & Rose Manila 67 San Juan St., Brgy, Kapitolyo, Pasig City 09278149151
Lily & Rose Manila’s Caviar Pie and fancy platters for a swanky party (Image: Lily & Rose Facebook Page) Although Lily & Rose Manila only started last 2014, they have been a well-loved caterer in the Metro with their dishes that you don’t usually see in other food catering services. Imagine having a Caviar Pie on your party. How about some Seared Salmon in White Wine Sauce? If your guests are the kind of people who have a sophisticated palate, Lily and Rose’s oferings might fit your need. Aside from trays of fine-dining dishes, they also ofer food baskets, platters, and the like that can accommodate your type of party or theme. Their food trays start at PhP1000.
Check out other catering services in Metro Manila or browse the Dining & Leisure category of the ShoppersGuide Directory. Even if you’re planning a party for 30 or for 300, there’s a caterer in the Metro that you can call. Let us know which of these catering services is the perfect fit for your upcoming Christmas party!