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THE BIG BANQUET 5: A delectable feast from Manila's Top Caterers!

(Repost from yzaelle14)

My husband and I are food lovers. We love buffets.

It was our first time to attend The Big Banquet, which was held at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, March 26, 2017, Sunday, for 600php per person.

Because we were early, we strolled around Venice Grand Canal first. But since it was Sunday, the place was jammed with people. Di kami nakakuha ng pang profile pic, charot!

Okay, let's go to The Blue Leaf. Last 2011, dito hi-neld ung Christmas Party namin sa office, but I have a vague memory of the place. Ganda ng CR, mga bes, hehe.. I took some pictures..

Ang bango pa sa loob, minty.

Picture-picture while waiting to start. We're so famished already!

At exactly 6 p.m., binuksan na din ung door. Our first stop was:

#1 THE CENTER TABLE

Appetizer: Shrimp and Capsicum Vinaigrette

Main Dish: Honey Garlic Oven Baked Barbecued Belly with Parmesan Chili Lime Corn on the Cob and Baked Creamy Sour Cream Potatoes

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Iced Honey Citron

Dessert: Baked Apple Crisps

Yummy Appetizer! Our favorite!

 

#2 JUAN CARLO THE CATERER (Best main dish)

Appetizer: Wrap Ala Portofino

Main Dish: Beef Brasatto

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Bebida de Verano

Dessert: Paletta Mirtillo

Yummy! Tender beef and creamy mashed potatoes. Almost all of the entrees have mashed potatoes, but this one is perfect of them all, hehe.

Best set-up for me. Beach Theme!

#3 JOSIAH'S

Appetizer: Smoked Salmon and Fig Tart with Arugula Pesto

Main Dish: Cabarnet Braised Beef with Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Ocean Bliss

Dessert: Assorted Petite Fours

Hindi kami nasarapan sa main dish and appetizer, but bawi sa dessert, four kinds. That's why it's called Assorted Petite Fours, hehe

oh di ba, bongga. Pero they taste okay lang for me, nothing special.

Refreshing and cute set-up!

#4 BIZU (Overall Winner, Best Appetizer, Best Signature Drink, Best Setup)

BIZU maintains their winning streak as the best caterer in Manila for the 5th time!

Appetizer: Smoked Salmon and Caviar / Scream

Main Dish: French Burger and Ham Fries

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Wonderland

Dessert: Lady Gaga

Di namin naabutan ung Ham Fries, but thankful narin na nakaabot pa ko sa main dish, drink and dessert dahil last 20 na lang ung bibigyan nila by the time na pumila ako sa booth nila.

Dessert! This one is so yummy, but I wasn't able to finish it kasi sobrang umay na ko sa mga nakain ko, haha.. And medyo nakakaumay din kasi ung white part, but I love it because of nuts and may ice cream din sa loob.

#5 HIZON'S

Appetizer: Mini Korean Soft Taco

Main Dish: Beef Kebab

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Cucumber Lemonade Cooler

Dessert: Chocolate Surprise

Appetizer: Mini Korean Soft Taco

#6 THE RED CHEF

Appetizer: Salmon Cucumber Bites

Main Dish: Smoked Pork Pineapple Belly

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Chasing Summer

Dessert: Fruity Cheesecake

I'll be honest, ang nagustuhan ko lang dito is yung Smoked Pork Pineapple Belly pero medyo sira na ung pineapple, like parang panis na. I'm a cheesecake lover, but I don't find this delectable.

#7 THE CREAMERY CATERING  (Best Dessert)

Appetizer: Nori Chips with Salmon Poke Cubes, Spicy Slaw and Crispy Salmon Skin

Main Dish: Slow Roasted Beef with Potatoes Dauphinoise, Mushrooms, and Pan Gravy

Summer/Cocktail Drink: The Creamery Signature

Dessert: Apple Streusel with Popcorn Shaved Ice

Appetizer

Main Dish

Table setup

Best Dessert! I vote for this one! Peculiar Dessert!

#8 K by CUNANAN

Appetizer: Ceviche of Tanigue, Lime Caviar, Ginger Chip

Main Dish: Roast Mayura in Pedro Ximenez, Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Watermelon, Rosemary and Lemon Agua Fresca

Dessert: Onion and Goat Cheese Baklava, Balsamic Ice Cream

#9 ALBERGUS

Appetizer: Fried Potato Puffs with BBQ and Bearnaise Sauce Drizzle Garnished with Beveled Chives

Main Dish: Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine and Herbes De Provence, Garnished with French Beans, Carrots and Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Summer in a Cup Garnished with Orange and Pineapple

Dessert: Tropical Cheesecake Squares Garnished with Cherry Coulis

#10 PASSION COOKS ( Best Service)

Appetizer: Truffle and Portobello Gnocchi, Slow Cooked Roast Beef

Main Dish: Pili Crusted Soft Shelled Crab, Aligue and Sili Ice Cream

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Mint Cucumber with Berry Cubes

Dessert: Faux Butterfinger

Cocktail Drink and Dessert

Set-up is cute!

#11 TJIOE The CATERER

Appetizer: Roast Duck

Main Dish: Pork Asado

Summer/Cocktail Drink: Almond Smoothie

Dessert: Taro Pearls in Coconut Cream

******Di namin napuntahan to, nasusuka na kami sa sobrang kabusugan, hehe.

Sayang ung ibang food, yummy sana pero sa sobrang kabusugan halos di na nagagalaw.

Hindi na namin natapos ung event, umuwi na kami agad pagkatapos chumibog, hihi, sumama pakiramdam ni hubby.

Hanggang dito na lang muna mga bes.

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