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06/18/2026
Choosing a venue in Manila goes beyond aesthetics, as space, facilities, and rules directly influence catering style and event flow. Flexible venues allow menu customization, while accredited caterers like Juan Carlo ensure seamless service. Careful selection helps manage costs, meet...
06/11/2026
Themed celebrations now go beyond décor, with curated menus playing a key role in shaping the overall experience. From Filipino fiestas to modern fusion, interactive stations, tropical concepts, and retro-inspired menus, food helps reinforce each event’s theme. Thoughtful menu design...
06/04/2026
Working with multiple caterers can be frustrating when standards aren’t met, but developing long-term partnerships ensures consistency and reliability. From using technology for real-time updates to appreciating your team and prioritizing logistics, these strategies help events run smoothly, enhance creativity,...
02/01/2016
Thousands of celebrations are held every year - especially in Metro Manila. Preparing for these events can be stressful; finding a venue, designing the place, and preparing the food is only a few of the many things one will have...
01/30/2016
What are the most expensive foods in the world? Truffles Saffron Kopi Luwak Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar Swiftnest Kobe Beef Catering in Manila – the Philippine capital – can mount up to be a pretty monumental job. With it being the universal...
01/27/2016
What are great ideas for yummy Asian Hors D’oeuvres to choose from? Thai Green Curry Hot Wings Snow Peas with Toasted Sesame Seeds Pork and Kimchi Dumplings Baked Crab Rangoon Bacon Wrapped Rice Cakes with Jalapeno Ponzu Butternut-Squash and...
01/25/2016
What are great napkin folding ideas for corporate events? Lotus Napkin Folds Modern Napkin Fold Rose Napkin Folds Napkin Pockets Stemware Folds Envelope Folds Spear Napkin Folds Four-feather Napkin Folds Lily Goblet Napkin Folds Open Book Napkin Folds Slide Napkin...
01/21/2016
What are the most popular wedding cake flavors? Vanilla Lemon Carrot Red Velvet Chocolate White Chocolate with Raspberry Coconut and Lime Pink Champagne As the quintessential centerpiece of the reception, a wedding cake is one of the most iconic details...
01/16/2016
How to avoid bad wine? As soon as you open up a new bottle of wine, make sure to finish it as soon as possible to avoid oxidation. With sulphur-heavy wine, make sure that its taste isn’t equivalent to that...
01/13/2016
What do you need to look out for in faulty wine? With corked wine, check to see if the taste is odd. With cooked wine, check for any leaks around the cork. That means that your wine has been exposed...
12/29/2015
How to pair wine and cheese? With wines containing tannin, it’s best to pair a wine with strong tanning with older cheeses, and the low ones with younger cheeses. Pair a cheese and wine that are from the same region...
12/23/2015
What are the benefits of eating soy? Its ability to absorb cholesterol means less risk for cardiovascular disease. It has lecithin and linoleic acids which help to regulate metabolism. It has more unsaturated fats than saturated ones. It has selenium...
12/21/2015
What is the history of French fries? The early beginnings of French fries was sometime during the 1550s, when potatoes were brought back to Spain by Spanish forces, who originally found the vegetable in Colombia. From there, the Spanish papas...
12/16/2015
How and when was sliced bread invented? The first bread slicing machine was made by Otto Rohwedder. The first prototype was made in 1912 but the first commercially functional version was made in 1928. Chillicothe Baking Company was the first...
12/15/2015
What are the 8 table etiquette myths that you need to know? Not putting your elbows on the table is actually done in order to avoid any glass from spilling. Pinkies are extended when drinking tea not as a sign...