The Big Banquet: The Great Food Tasting Event

Still undecided on which caterer to host your special events?

Here's your chance to sample 12 caterers food in one seating. Save time and money by attending The Big Banquet brought to you by The Blue Leaf Events and Our Awesome Planet.

The Big Banquet will held at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion on May 4 (Sunday) from 11AM to 2PM and 4PM to 7PM. Tickets are at Php 500 per person or Php 800 per couple.

Following are the catering companies to join the event:

1. Albergus
2. Bizu
3. Center Table
4. Cuillere
5. Florabel
6. Hizon’s
7. Josiah’s
8. Juan Carlo the Caterer
9. K by Cunanan
10. Mesclun
11. Red Chef
12. TJIOE

Click on below image poster to register and buy your tickets for the event. Happy prepping everyone!

Image from The Blue Leaf Events

Wedding Receptions in Zamboanga City

I had a really hard time planning for our wedding in Zamboanga City because not many information are posted on the internet regarding available receptions and caterers. It was especially hard for me because I was working in Manila. Good thing my mom was in Zamboanga and she would be the one to go to places and make reservations.

So as to help out fellow couples planning to get married in Zamboanga, listed below are some of the places I have inquired. But please do note that prices may not be up to date since these are 2012 rates. Happy preps!

Purpledish Catering Cocktail Night

Our caterer, Purpledish, has yet set another food tasting but this time Chef only served appetizers. This way we can select soup, canapes and other appetizers that we want to be served on our wedding day. Sadly, wala masyadong Filipino appetizers only the amuse-bouche na Caldereta Risotto lang. Pero ayos lang kasi masarap naman halos lahat ng naserved. They even served pizza and makis. Yum yum yum... Hindi pa kaya nalulugi si Chef sa amin? Panay free food na kami sa kanya hehehe

Wala kame dalang cameras so this pictures are from Zalby. Thanks Zalby for taking a picture of us! Miss you girls already =)

Gorgeous W@W brides

Purpledish W@Wies EB =D

It was a rainy Wednesday evening but we still pushed through with going to Cucina ni Chef at Manila to attend Chef Velmor's dinner invite to be able to meet our event stylist, Gideon Hermosa.

Caterer Booked!

Weeee... We have just booked our caterer yesterday! And it's the caterer that we both love ever since we started our suppliers hunt. We are so proud to have Purpledish Catering as our official caterer! hehehe

Food Tasting: Ma Del's Cuisine

We went to Intramuros yesterday afternoon to visit one of Ma Del's actual weddings. The event was held at Casa Blanca - a great venue for Filipiniana themed weddings. However, it was kind of small, siguro mga 100-150 guests lang (in my opinion). And medyo drawback sa akin ung mga cement pillars kasi other unfortunate tables won't be able to see the couples.

Food Tasting: Purple Mint Catering

We just had our food tasting with Purple Mint Catering early this morning. Their venue was in East Tulips Garden, Pasig City. First time namin na encounter tong venue, the place is good for intimate events siguro it can accommodate 50-80 guests.

Food Tasting: Julio's Catering

We finally had our food tasting with Julio's last Sunday. Finding their office was not that hard. They were located along Taft Ave. corner Nakpil St., bumaba lang kame LRT Pedro Gil station then walked lang until we reach Nakpil.

Food Tasting: Quido's Grill

We finally had our food tasting with Quido's Grill kanina in Ramon Magsaysay Center, Pasay. They were setting up for a wedding so we had the chance to see how the place looks like. It was simple but elegant. Ang ganda naman and to think napaka-affordable ng rates nila. Below are some pics Athan took while I was talking to Ms. Jaja.

Grand Food Tasting: Avengoza

Me and Athan went to Fernwoods last Sunday to attend Avengoza's Grand Food Tasting. I was expecting to see other suppliers there because it was a "Grand" food tasting, but was disappointed kasi sila lang talaga ung nandun.

The venue was beautiful (as expected, Fernwoods e hehehe) but it was quite hot in the morning kahit na may mga mists and fans. We went there around 12 noon na. The table settings are so-so lang, parang hindi nga sila masyado nagprepare e. Maybe sa food talaga sila nagconcentrate (I thought).

Food Tasting: Royalty Catering

We had our food tasting with Royalty Services at Cuisine Centrale Restaurant sa Quezon City nung weekend. It was not free though, we had to pay for the per pax price of our selected menu. But I must say it was all worth it. We had a very sumptuous meal kahit na 1 pax lang ang pina-serve namin. Miss Marie was very friendly and accommodating with our questions and requests. They are also willing to source out for our other suppliers like venues, sounds and lights, etc. 

Venue Hunting: Trip to Marikina

Ang hirap maghanap ng venue, ang mahal naman kasi ng mga magagandang venues =(

Our first priority is to be able to decide on a reception venue then decide on a church nearby para hindi mahirapan mga guests to commute.

Shortlist Caterers

It's so hard to decide on a caterer especially if on a very tight budget. huhuhuh...

Below are our shortlisted caterers that fits our budget. We need to try the food out first before making any decisions though.. Will be posting pics and reviews on our next food tastings with them (para hindi rin naman ma-forget ang experience) =D