12 Pinoy Wedding Caterers

By: Aillie Cajucom

Going bridezilla over your possible wedding caterer? Let these 12 prominent Filipino caterers help you prepare for that big day.

1. Tamayo's Catering

You’ve probably seen this over noontime and even in early morning shows, and no wonder it earned the title, “the caterer of the stars.” You’ll surely have a world-class quality reception with their very promising packages.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Manok sa Buko, Grilled Prawns ala Pobre, Paella Stuffed Lechon

2. Ibarra's

Winning on different divisions at the 2007 Food Showdown, Ibarra’s Catering have proven itself of its top-quality and reasonably priced wedding and event packages.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Beef Stew ala Ibarra, Chicken Parmigiana ala Milanese, Garlic and Spinach Mashed Potato

3. Hizon's Catering

Another top-of-the-line food and event service provider is Hizon’s. Earning an average of 1,588 events annually, they’re sharing this blessing to lucky couples who are chosen from their “Win-A-Wedding” contest.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Lengua Royale, Oriental Pork Spareribs, Chocolate Mousse, Manhattan Grilled Chicken

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4. Josiah's Catering

Looking for trendy banquets and stylish dishes? Josiah’s has become known for these traits, plus their hassle-free all-in packages.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: 5 Spice Braised Pork Belly in Wonton Cups with Peanuts and Chives, Crispy Mac and Cheese with a Rich Marinara Sauce, Berries Truffle, Open Face bacon and Egg Crostinis with Hollandaise Sauce

5. Juan Carlo The Caterer Inc.

Following the footsteps of Steve Tamayo in terms of showbiz popularity is Juan Carlo, The Caterer, named after the only son of the Macatangay couple who’d been the tandem behind the Ogie-Regine and Kyla-Rich wedding receptions.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Croquittas de Pollo, Beef Taquitos, kalderetang kambing, Ox Tongue with Buttered Mushroom, Pandan Panna Cotta

6. VS&F International

The country’s widely known “Best in On-The-Spot-Cooking” caterer that got their very own kitchen-on-wheels, as seen on Gladys Reyes, Maricar de Mesa, and Carol Banawa’s receptions.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Penne Pasta with Crab Meat & Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach Soup, Seafood Teppanyaki, Korean Glass Noodles, Barbecued Spareribs with Hickory Sauce, Chicken Teriyaki

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7. Kusina ni Kambal

Serving local delicacies since 1988 as a humble cafeteria, this family-run business turned to one of the few, if not the only, catering partner of Unilever Food Solutions.

Must-Try/Unique Dishes: Lumping Hubad, Coconut-breaded Fillet of Fish w/ Garlic Alioli Dip, Pineapple Marmalade Glazed Roast Porkloin