Labor Day is the last big salu-salo of summer, the last long weekend before school and work swallow everyone’s calendar again. It is also, in Arizona, one of the worst weekends of the year to be standing over a grill.
So here is my offer: let me cook, and you host.
Why Filipino food works for a Labor Day crowd
A Filipino spread holds up well at a backyard party. The trays travel fine, most of the food is still good at room temperature an hour into the party, and there is something on the table for every kind of eater, from the picky nephew to the tito who wants a full plate of rice.
An easy Labor Day spread
If you want a simple menu that always works, I would start here:
- Pork BBQ Skewers for the grilled, sweet-savory thing people expect at a cookout
- Pancit Bihon so there is a noodle dish that is easy to portion
- Lumpia Shanghai as the appetizer that disappears first
- Steamed rice, because most of the table will want it
That covers a crowd without turning your kitchen into a second job. If you have more guests, the packages scale it up cleanly.
Order fresh, or get it early
You can order it fresh for pickup the morning of your party, or pick it up a day ahead and reheat. If you go the early route, my reheating guide walks through keeping each tray at its best.
Last call for Labor Day weekend
Labor Day fills up fast, so text me sooner rather than later. Text Anne at 602-345-1201 with your date and headcount and I will tell you what fits. A 50% deposit locks in your date, and the rest is due at pickup or delivery.
