Our AE is Maricar and I appreciate that she leaves us alone and just came back when we're done eating. That way, we were able to discuss the food presentation and taste without worrying that we might offend someone.
All the food during the food tasting are for the Php1190 package. We are actually considering the Php990 package but when we take a closer look with the inclusions, Php1190 is sulit na din.
J particularly like the Napoleon Chairs. J's only concern are the chairs, really. Remember what he really wants are tiffany chairs and not just the ordinary ones covered with white cloth. Kidding aside, he is more meticulous than me in terms of the taste and presentation.
Dessert Buffet Set-Up |
Buffet Set-Up |
Carving Station |
Chocolate Fountain |
Salad Bar |
Fruits and Choco Dippings |
Pasta Bar |
Quesadilla Bar (add-on Php80/head) |
The dessert bar is for display only because they will be serving you pre-picked dessert selections. Now for the food tasting proper: For the scores/ranks, I based it on the number of votes it got from the 4 of us who taste it.
Top R (Clockwise): Tomato Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion with Cheese, Tempura Rolls (spoon), Bruschetta Al Fungi, Crispy Beef Spring Roll (spoon) |
Tomato Mozzarella : 2/4
I actually can't remember its taste anymore
Caramelized Onion with Cheese: 4/4
Super Yummy! The onions are cooked so well and it complements the flavor of the cheese they've used
Tempura Rolls: 4/4
Everyone loved this. I would prefer it spicier but nonetheless its good
Bruschetta Al Fungi: 2/4
J loved this but I really can't get over the yumminess of the Caramelized Onions with Cheese so this is just so-so for me
Crispy Beef Spring Roll: 2/4
A little bit sweeter than I expected. Plus the roll's cold so medyo masebo yung after taste nya
L-R: Truffled Four Mushroom, Roasted Pumpkin Soup |
Truffled Four Mushroom Soup: 2/4
Votes are divided for the soup because me and my sister loved the Mushroom one but J and my cousin liked the Pumpkin soup better. This tasted like butter with bits of mushroom and a hint of truffle taste.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup: 2/4
Again, the score is tie because the soups got 2 votes each from us. I don't like it that much because it has a sour after taste but the guys liked it.
*would have been better if the soups are served hot.
L-R: Peach Mango Salad, Grilled Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette |
Peach Mango Salad: 3/4
I love Mango and Peach and Peach Mango, too but sadly I don't like this salad this much. I find it too sweet for a salad.
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette: 4/4
Just the fact that my sister was able to eat them considering it's vegetables are good points already. :) I love the taste of the grilled veggies with its dressing.
Same as above but with Crispy Beef Rice |
This is the bomb. It was so good I have to ask for J's share. Haha
Chicken Sambal: 1/4
The chicken is tough and the breading is so thick. The sauce is not that good, too
Thrice Cooked Pork Belly: 3/4
I didn't like it because the part that I got was not crispy anymore but they said their part is crispy
Roast US Beef: 2/4
My cousin said he prefers the Hickory Barbeque Sauce better than the Mushroom Gravy. It's really not that tender and the taste is just so-so
Pork Salpicao: 4/4
We love the Salpicao because it's tasty and the vegetables are good and the mashed potato are so yummy
Beef Teppanyaki: 2/4
Just your ordinary Teppan imho
Crispy Beef Rice: 3/4
I would prefer it to be hot rather than cold. Good thing, it's tasty.
Beef & Chicken Quesadilla Sauce: Salsa, Garlic Sauce and Cream Cheese |
The smell of the spices are too overpowering and overwhelming
Chicken Quesadilla: 3/4
We prefer this more because it is milder and it has veggies on it so hindi umay
Carbonara |
Puttanesca |
Carbonara: 4/4
We're biased coz we loved Carbonara. But actually it is really good. It has flavors and not just the typical bland carbonara in a buffet spread
Puttanesca: 2/4
I don't like it because as I've said I am a Carbonara fanatic. Also, the olives here are too overpowering.
Bottom L (clockwise): Mango Pavlova, Sunken Island with Vanilla Creme, Red Velvet Cheesecake (center), Flourless Chocolate Cake |
Mango Pavlova: 2/4
It's foamy and not too sweet
Sunken Island: 4/4
a.k.a Merengue
Red Velvet Cheesecake: 2/4
I am biased coz I love cheesecakes
Flourless Chocolate Cake: 4/4
It is chocolate-y and rich in flavor
We are actually considering Hizon's already. But it's too early to tell. I don't want the "what if" feelings so we'll try a couple more caterers for comparison.
Disclaimer: I am not a food critic. :) Just someone who loves food.
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