Christmas 2025: Where to order party trays for holiday gatherings
The Christmas season is just around the corner!
Before your calendar fills up with parties and reunions, we offer you a list of establishments where you can order your party trays for a hassle-free holiday celebration.
We say let the experts handle the food prep so you can focus on celebrating with your nearest and dearest.
1. Moment Catering
Moment Catering with crafted party trays for small groups (three to four people) and large parties (seven to eight people). Their menus feature Filipino classics and international dishes from their brands, like Manam, 8Cuts, and Ooma and Din Tai Fung, which The Moment Group thankfully brought to the Philippines 10 years ago.
The Filipino Party Trays (P2,999 to P5,499) come with the Lumpia Duo (Gulay and Shanghai) as appetizers and mains such as Chicken Inasal Skewers, Manam House Crispy Sisig, Beef and Tripe Kare-kare, Tinapa Rice, Pancit Canton Espesyal, and Pepita Pao. Desserts included are Bibingka Galapong and Mini Sapin-Sapin.
For orders, send a message to events@momentgroup.ph or 09190845479.
2. Sushi Nori
Joining the fun of potlucks for its 10th anniversary, Sushi Nori now offers Sushi Nori Carts, starting at P25,000. Each cart includes freshly made rolls, sashimi, and poke bowls that you can mix and match for intimate or large gatherings.
For orders, send a message to hello@sushinori.ph or 09178886674.
3. Casa Arevalo
For Filipino favorites, Casa Arevalo by Miguel Arevalo offers classic dishes good for four to ten people. Among its bestselling trays are the Palabok Overload (P680, good for four to five people), Lumpiang Shanghai (P725, good for ten), and Japchae Noodles (P695, good for four to five).
For orders, send a message on Casa Arevalo’s Instagram.
4. Kodawari
Good news, Kodawari fans: you can now bring your favorite dishes from the Michelin-selected Japanese restaurant to your holiday gatherings. Each party tray serves five to eight people, with dishes like Gyudon (P940–P1,900), Shroomdon (P1,250–P2,400), and Chashudon (P1,000–P1,990).
For orders, send a message on Kodawari’s Instagram.
5. Illo’s
A longtime celebrity-favorite caterer, Illo’s offers an extensive selection of party trays for any celebration. The menu includes appetizers, main dishes, and desserts.
Among its bestselling items are Cochi ni Illo’s Set (P13,990), Chicken Galantine with Chicken Stuffing (P3,800), Flat Porchetta (P4,000), and Kare-Kare ni Lola Remmy (P2,600).
Place yours order via Illo’s official website
6. Carlito’s
Carlito’s Catering unveils its Christmas menu for the year, featuring highlights such as Chicken Relleno (P2,500), Butter-Roasted Beef Tenderloin (P3,500–P6,260), Lechon Kawali (P1,100–P3,600), and Baked Salmon in Spinach Cream (P1,450–P4,500), good for eight to 10 people.
Place your orders via Carlito’s on Viber at 09100518500.
— LA, GMA Integrated News