1. Cheeseburger Lumpianiza
Bring something different to the table with ready-to-fry lumpias stuffed with meat and cheese from Pop’s Original Lumpianiza. This comes recommended by blogger Richie Zamora of the Pickiest Eater in the World, who says it's tasty as an appetizer or a canape and can be paired with your condiment of choice from hot sauce, ketchup to even sweet chilli sauce.
2. Titallenials Spring Rolls
While this store in San Juan holds many ready-to-cook items, the Titallenials Spring Rolls should be ideal for those looking for something to bring that’s lighter and healthier. (FB @titallenials)
3. Tomato Herb Pasta
From lechon pork belly to roast chicken, Bleur Skies provides ready-to-eat platters for your event. The tomato herb pasta comes studded with a generous amount of tomatoes.
4. Baked Salmon Rockefeller
Crusted with cream and cheese, and baked to perfection, Bizu’s Baked Salmon Rockefeller can wow in any party. Available for pick-up at any Bizu branch. Allot 3 days notice for all roasted meat orders. You can check out Bizu's entire Christmas catalog at its website.
5. Corned Beef
While famous for its ham, The Plaza’s corned beef served with horseradish cream with a side of steamed vegetables will have your guests coming back for seconds (and thirds), whether ieaten as a sandwich or with mountains of rice.
6. Party Trays by Rustic Mornings
Taste Rustic Mornings favorites like the Tinapa Buritto, salads, or Aglio Olio pasta at the comfort of your home. Available for delivery within the metro or pick-up in their restaurant in Marikina.
7. Super Suman
Veer away from the usual and bring the sweet taste of Filipino sweets with this bilao from Pepita’s Kitchen. Loaded with traditional sweets from kakanin to yema to pastillas, this has been named as best dessert in lists for a reason.
8. 40 Clove Iberian Chicken
While the restaurant is gearing up to launch in new premises soon, you can have a taste of James & Daughters’ delectable dishes like its bestselling 40-Clove Iberian Chicken in party trays this season.
9. Christmas trays from Planet Grapes
Planet Grapes rolls out Christmas trays curated by its new Italian chef Franco Martelloti. Choose from roast pork, lasagna, seafood paella, osso buco, and tiramisu. All the offerings, except for the osso buco, have to be ordered one day in advance and is available for pick-up at the Shangri-La Edsa or Shangri-La BGC branch. Delivery can also be arranged with your favorite third party fulfillment services.
