Manila's Delectable List Of Wedding Caterers
By: Rhea T. Ocampo
21 November 2011

Philippine celebrations are never complete without a gastronomic feast. Fact is, Filipinos are food lovers. We eat whenever there is something to celebrate. This is why it is customary among Filipinos to highlight a wedding celebration with a wedding feast.

“(Burp)… that was an amazing wedding.”
Philippine weddings will never be complete without the couple preparing food for their guests. In fact, it is probably the food at the wedding reception that will be remembered most by the guests. They will more likely forget other wedding details, except for the couples’ wedding catering.

Good food equals satisfied wedding guests. And every couple wants nothing but to satisfy their guests with mouth-watering dishes and excellent food service. To hear them ‘burp’ with fulfillment and happily say “that was an amazing wedding,” is a couple’s benchmark to a succesful wedding celebration.

A Celebration of a Lifetime
Be it a simple or a festive wedding celebration, food will be the couple’s largest expense, usually taking as much as 45 to 50 percent of their wedding budget. So it is very important for the couple to get their money’s worth by choosing the right wedding caterer for their most special day.

Professional wedding caterers make food preparation easy and beautiful for busy couples. These wedding professionals can handle everything – from food preparation, to presentation, to serving, and of course, the post-party cleanup. With good wedding caterers, couples can hop from one table to another worry-free, knowing their guests are well-served and fed.

 
Wedding Catering Table Set-ups by Avengoza Catering
Services (left) and Ibarra's Party Venues & Catering (right).

Manila’s Hot List
There are hundreds of wedding caterers in Manila. This is why couples should be careful in choosing the one that will service their special day. Couples can take a look at the caterer’s professional background, wedding portfolio and sample their wedding menu through food tasting programs. Of course, couples should consider the inclusions and rates of their wedding packages.

Here are some of the most sought-after wedding caterers in Manila today:

The Avengoza Catering Services of Mr. Oscar P. Avengoza boasts of its topnotch services that are backed by the owner’s massive years of experience in canteen and restaurateur businesses. Having mastered Oriental and Continental cuisines, Avengoza Catering has become popular for elegant and fine dining.

Ibarra’s Party Venues & Catering has been in the banquet industry for more than a decade. Since its founding in 2001, Ibarra’s Catering has been providing its clients with quality food, variety of choices, generous quantities, and elegant setup. It is committed to give its clients utmost gastronomic satisfaction at reasonable rates.

 
Wedding Catering Table Set-ups by Juan Carlo - The Caterer
(left) and Julio's Catering (right)

Juan Carlo – The Caterer Inc. is devoted to give their clients quality food and quality service. The early exposure of the owner, Engr. Alex Michael Del Rosario, to the catering business has fuelled his desire to establish Juan Carlo in Batangas. And since Juan Carlo offers not just about delicious food and good service, but artistic presentation as well, it was able to make itself known in the entire Mega-Manila.

Julio’s Catering is a new player in the industry, but it was able to make its name in just a matter of months. Ms. Blessie Quiray, the owner, makes sure that they will meet and even exceed the expectations of their clients by providing sumptuous dishes, excellent services, and elegant floral and table arrangements. With Julio’s Catering, your wedding will surely be amazing and memorable.

Other caterers that pride of their experience and commitment to provide quality food and excellent services at affordable rates are Queensland Catering Services, which was established in 1990, Blue Petals Catering, which has been in the industry since 1999, and VS&F International, which has been in the catering industry for over 25 years.

  
From left to right: Wedding Catering Table Set-ups by Blue Petals Catering, Queensland
Catering Services, and VS & F International

More and More Wedding Caterer Choices
Whereever you are in Manila, you will not run out of choices. Below is a list of good wedding caterers conveniently arranged by location for you:

Wedding Caterer in Las Pinas City:
Jack & Jenn Catering

Wedding Caterers in Makati City:
Alba Restaurante Espanol
Cooking Pot Catering

Wedding Caterers in Manila City:
Ibarra’s Party Venues & Catering
Julio’s Catering
Tamayo's Catering
Jojie's Catering

Wedding Caterers in Marikina City:
Josiah's Catering
Delica Catering
Panache Catering
Kusina ni Kambal Catering
Evelyn's Catering

Wedding Caterers in Pasig City:
Dexie's Catering
Alba Catering

Wedding Caterers in Quezon City:
Ibarra’s Party Venues & Catering
Hizon's Catering
Juan Carlo – The Caterer
Robert Camba Catering
Eloquente Catering

Visit Kasal.com's Supplier Directory section for the complete listing of Metro Manila Wedding Caterers.