Growing up, our family ran a small karenderia in Mangaldan, Pangasinan. Every morning, we cooked for the whole barangay — big pots of adobo, trays of pancit, crispy lechon kawali straight from the kawali. That’s where I learned that food isn’t just food. It’s how we show love. It’s how we bring people together. Now…
Let’s talk numbers. If you’re planning an event and wondering whether Filipino catering fits your budget — here’s everything you need to know, no surprises. The Three Packages All of Anne’s packages are all-inclusive — rice, pancit, lumpia, and your choice of entrees. No hidden fees, no per-person charges on top. The Gathering — $247…
This is one of the most common questions I get: “Anne, should I get the lechon kawali or the crispy pata?” Both are crispy pork. Both are incredibly delicious. But they’re different in ways that matter for your party. Let me break it down. Lechon Kawali — The Crowd Pleaser Lechon kawali is pork belly…
Most people think Filipino catering is just for Filipino parties. Fiestas, baptisms, town fiestas — sure. But here’s what I’ve learned after cooking for hundreds of events in the West Valley: Filipino food works for everyone, at every kind of celebration. It’s Built for Feeding a Crowd Filipino food is tray food by nature. Big…
You’ve decided to do Filipino food for your party. Great choice. Now — what do you actually order? I get this question a lot, especially from guests who are new to Filipino food. Here’s exactly how I’d walk you through it. Start With the Anchors Every Filipino spread starts with steamed rice and pancit. Rice…
People always ask me — Anne, where did you learn to cook like this? The answer is simple: Mangaldan, Pangasinan. My family has run a small karenderia there for years — the kind of place where the whole barangay comes to eat. Titas, lolas, construction workers, neighbors, everyone. You cook big, you cook from the…