One of the hardest parts of ordering catering is not choosing the food. It is figuring out how much food is actually enough.
I get this question a lot because Filipino parties are not always neat little headcounts. Someone brings a cousin. Kids eat less until they suddenly want all the lumpia. Adults go back for pancit. And if your family is anything like mine, people also want to take a little food home.
So here is the simple way I would think about it.
For 15 guests
Start with the smaller spread: rice, pancit, lumpia, and one or two entrees. This is usually enough for a small birthday, office lunch, or family dinner where the food is one part of the gathering.
The Family Table or Gathering package is usually the easiest place to start, depending on how hungry your group is and whether you want leftovers.
For 25 guests
This is where I would avoid guessing tray by tray. You want rice, pancit, lumpia, and at least two entrees so people have choices.
The Gathering package usually fits this kind of event well. If your guests are mostly adults, or if the party is happening around a full meal time, I would rather have a little extra than cut it too close.
For 40 guests
At 40 guests, you need variety. One noodle, one rice, lumpia, and three entrees feels much safer than trying to stretch two dishes too far.
This is where the Celebration package makes sense. It keeps the order simple, but still gives guests enough options.
For 60 guests
For 60 guests, I would think in terms of a full spread. You want enough rice and pancit to anchor the table, enough lumpia so it does not disappear in the first ten minutes, and enough entrees that people can build a plate they actually want.
The Fiesta package is the safer fit here because it gives you full trays of the base items and more entree choices.
My honest rule
If the event is during a meal time, order closer to the higher end. If it is an afternoon snack event, you can usually stay lighter. If your family loves leftovers, tell me that when you text so I can guide you toward the better fit.
Text Anne at 602-345-1201 with your date, headcount, and the kind of event you are planning. You do not have to know the exact order yet. We can start there.