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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!
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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..
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Ang bango pa sa loob, minty.
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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
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Yummy Appetizer! Our favorite!
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#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
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Yummy! Tender beef and creamy mashed potatoes. Almost all of the entrees have mashed potatoes, but this one is perfect of them all, hehe.
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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
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Hindi kami nasarapan sa main dish and appetizer, but bawi sa dessert, four kinds. That's why it's called Assorted Petite Fours, hehe
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oh di ba, bongga. Pero they taste okay lang for me, nothing special.
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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
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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.
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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
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Appetizer: Mini Korean Soft Taco

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#6 THE RED CHEF

Appetizer: Salmon Cucumber Bites
Main Dish: Smoked Pork Pineapple Belly
Summer/Cocktail Drink: Chasing Summer
Dessert: Fruity Cheesecake
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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
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Appetizer
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Main Dish
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Table setup
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Best Dessert! I vote for this one! Peculiar Dessert!
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#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

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#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
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#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
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Cocktail Drink and Dessert
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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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