We’re all used to collaborations—your favorite musician features in a song with our favorite band; our favorite artist designs for your favorite clothing brand; but your favorite chef collaborates with our favorite caterer? Now that’s never been done before.
And that’s exactly what The Blue Leaf aspired to do. Apart from being Manila’s premiere events venue, Blue Leaf events are known for their great food, thanks to their partnership with the best caterers in the metro. Together with Our Awesome Planet, they cooked up a three-part culinary event entitled “Who’s Cooking?” They brought together Manila’s most sought-after chefs and The Blue Leaf partner caterers for a first-of-its-kind collaboration to produce a mouth-watering 5-course menu exclusively available for events held at The Blue Leaf.
“We, at The Blue Leaf, have so much appreciation for delicious food. Food is at the center of some of life’s best moments. Food ties us all together, especially when it’s exquisitely made by our country’s very own top chefs and caterers,” Eugene Sandejas, Managing Director of The Blue Leaf said. “We partnered with Our Awesome Planet’s Anton and Rachelle Diaz, who both shared the same love for food like us to bring Who’s Cooking? to life. We wanted to share amazing and memorable food not just with our clients, but also with every person who loves a good meal.”
Food and travel blogger, Anton Diaz adds, “All we had to do was to provide a platform and opportunity for these food geniuses to come together, then step back and let the magic happen.” Who’s Cooking encouraged a cross-industry collaboration between the chefs and caterers, not placing restrictions to a certain cuisine or theme. “So, even we don’t know what to expect!”
Who’s Cooking paired 11 different chefs and caterers, who then yielded unexpected and exciting results, all showcased at the Grand Reveal Party last July 27 at The Blue Leaf Filipinas! It was a feast for both the eyes and the palate!
- Chef Mikel Zaguirre x Albergus
- Chef Ed Bugia x Bizu
- Lechon Diva x Center Table
- Chef Robby Goco x Creamery
- Chef Josh Boutwood x Hizon’s
- Chef Tatung Sarthou x Juan Carlo
- Chef Niño Laus x K by Cunanan
- Chef Chele Gonzalez x Mesclun
- Chef Natalia Moran x Passion Cooks
- Chef Kalel Chan x Red Chef
- Chef Francis Lim x Tjioe
Who’s Cooking? is the food event of 2019 for food lovers seeking an unforgettable culinary experience from our country’s top chefs and caterers, a creative intersection of both modern and traditional catering techniques, and top-notch culinary innovation.
The menus of all 11 collaborations will be served exclusively at The Blue Leaf Events Spaces at McKinley Hill Village, Aseana City, and Quezon City starting today, so expect an even more remarkable experience when you book your next special event at the country’s premier events venue.
Stay hungry,
thehungrychef
Nathaniel C. Uy
My Top 5 Collaborators and/or Dishes of the Night
1.) Lechon Diva X Center Table
Lechon Flambe with Rosemary
Foie Taco Crisp
Mango Creme Mousseline Crepe
2.) Chef Tatung Sarthou x Juan Carlo
A Bull of Its Horn
Pigs and Bananas
Tropical Rendezvous
3.) Chef Kalel Chan x Red Chef
Balut Chawan Mushi with Uni & Ikura
Aligue Chirashi Mushi with Mentaiko Aburi
Ponzu Pinakurat Kilawin with Wasabi Avocado and Gyoza Crisp
4.) Chef Niño Laus x K by Cunanan
Pugita, Kulma, Cauliflower Puree, Pumpkin Bagoong, Mais, Vigan Longganisa Salsa
Pata and Bagnet Buggy
Coconut Tibuk-Tibok, Latik, and Burnt Coconut Tuile
5.) Chef Natalia Moran x Passion Cooks
Arabica-rubbed Roast Beef with Fried Kamote and Truffle Mash
Sous-Vide Tuna with Couscous salad and Mango Coconut Sauce
Guinataan Balls in White Coconut Sauce and Cookie Crumble
The Hungry Chef 