When BDW and I were planning on the food for DW’s party, we didn’t think twice about booking Center Table. We first tried them at a good friend’s wedding reception and booked them for DW’s baptismal reception. We got them again for DW’s birthday party because their food is great and is not your run of the mill party food (our forever favorites are their cream dory and roast beef). We want our friends and family to be well-fed and so it was a no-brainer for us to get these guys again. Their attendants are all well-mannered and attentive and we got all the left-overs from the party packed neatly in styro boxes and plastic bags. The head waiter also accounted for all the food served.
Aside from the food and great service, the other thing that makes Center Table the top choice for us is their set-up. They have themes to match any party and we were so happy with the safari theme set-up that they did. As with DW’s baptismal reception centerpieces, each guest table had a stuffed jungle animal and balloons. The linens were colorful and done in bright colors and each table had a leopard print overlay.
The other cutie stuffed animals. Too bad we couldn’t take ’em home 😉
the buffet centerpiece
Centertable has buffet options starting at Php 350 per head. They also have merienda cena and kiddie party packages. You can also mix and match menu items from other food packages just ask their AE. This is what we did for DW’s buffet. Our AE was Millet Pantia and she accommodated all our requests 🙂
We also ordered a jumbo lechon from Sabroso, which the guests loved. Too bad the sauce ran out right away though and there wasn’t enough to go around. We ordered the lechon the day before and it was delivered to the venue for a minimal fee. We ordered the largest lechon which had us eating paksiw for a week!! haha 😀 It was all good though 😀
We always allot a substantial amount of our party budget to food and Centertable and Sabroso did not disappoint. However, if you do order from Sabroso make sure you ask for a lot of lechon sauce!
Contact Details
Centertable
Website: http://www.centertablecatering.com/
Address: 60 Madrid Street corner Amsterdam, Merville Park
Parañaque City, Philippines 1700
Telephone Numbers: +63 (2) 824.51.79 | +63 (2) 821.37.97
Fax Number: +63 (2) 821.57.89
E-mail: info[at]centertablecatering[dot]com
Sabroso Lechon
Website:
Telephone Numbers: 515 8253 | 515 8259 | 357 0659 |0922-8416220
**Orders for whole lechon must be done one day in advance
Caterina says
July 9, 2011 at 4:24 amHi I am planning my sister’s baby shower and we are doing a safari theme. I came across your blog and loved your decorations. I have a question regarding the centerpieces what kind of plant is that and where are the stuffed animals from? Thanks so much
Beautiful party!
Caterina
manilamommy says
April 13, 2011 at 11:57 pm@mom@work – hi 😀 i would go for the cream dory, that’s our personal favorite and is a specialty of centertable. i really can’t say what’s a better choice for the pasta and i haven’t tried their puttanesca but i’ve tried their beef lasagna at a recent event and it’s really good and filling 🙂
mom@work says
April 13, 2011 at 11:12 pmHi. I checked on Center Table’s menu pkgs for PhP375. They also have grilled blue marlin with lemon butter sauce. Do you think this is a better option compared to cream dory. I am also considering puttanesca instead of beef lasagna. What do you think is a better choice for a 50th
bday party?
applesanddumplings says
April 12, 2011 at 3:21 pmHi! How much was your package that Center Table gave your for the mixed menu? And who were your other options for photographers? I inquired Ging but she’s on maternity leave on our birthday month. Thanks!
manilamommy says
April 13, 2011 at 10:30 pm@applesanddumplings – hi again 🙂 the cost per head of the package we got was Php 375. For other photogs, you could ask Cres Yulo ), real kids photography ) and stork studio (http://www.thestorkstudio.com/). or you could ask ging for referrals too 🙂 good luck with the planning!
vidagracenodque says
February 28, 2011 at 8:48 pmIs the venue set-up also included? Would you care to send a copy of their packages? I tried several times to get in touch with Centertable but to no avail. My pm is vidagracenodque@yahoo.com Thanks!
manilamommy says
March 4, 2011 at 12:28 am@vidagracenodque – hi, the packages i have are from 2008 pa. we used to call their office to have their packages faxed and emailed to us. Jan and Feb are busy months for caterers since it’s still wedding season for most. Hope your next try to contact them would be successful 🙂 good luck!
Rei says
February 18, 2011 at 1:40 pmOk, great! They have food tasting tomorrow and I’ll watch out for these dishes! Thanks! 🙂
manilamommy says
February 18, 2011 at 10:24 am@rei – roast beef, garlic chicken, beefy lasagna and our absolute favorite – parmesan baked dory 😀
Rei says
February 17, 2011 at 10:55 pmHello!
Any highly recommended/ must-have dishes?
manilamommy says
February 17, 2011 at 9:27 pmHi Rei –
I only used what given to us by our AE. What we did was we mixed and matched some of the dishes from the other CenterTable menu so that we could get the best variety for our dishes. We didn’t get kiddie meals anymore it’s just one menu for all 🙂
Rei says
February 17, 2011 at 7:50 pmHi! I’m planning for my son’s birthday party and seriously considering Centertable for our caterer. Could you share with me your menu or the dishes you highly recommend from appetizer, main course to dessert? Did you have a separate menu for the adults? Thanks in advance! 🙂
Nico's mom says
January 24, 2011 at 12:16 pmMommy neva, Would there be an additional charge if we ask center table to have a themed motif as well or would that be part of the package? thanks! 🙂
manilamommy says
January 24, 2011 at 2:20 pmhi nico’s mom! it’s best to ask them if they could so something more customized but from what i know, they can only offer what they have since the materials and centerpieces are all prearranged. you’re probably better off with a decorator like jhoanne of polkadots events if you want something more personalized 🙂
aien says
September 8, 2010 at 10:30 pmi ordered a sabroso lechon for my son’s baptism and the same thing happened at our event. We ran out of sauce! But we still love their lechon.
Arvee says
May 17, 2010 at 3:41 pmthank u! 😀 BIG HELP.
Arvee says
May 4, 2010 at 9:14 amHi!
Your website is very helpful especially this post. I am planning my son’s bday party and I super love your set up. Can I see more photos? Hope it’s okay.
neva adelane says
May 5, 2010 at 9:56 amhi arvee! thanks! here are links to more pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danwally_nevaadelane/sets/72157622993002429/
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danwally_nevaadelane/sets/72157623118231612/
Hershey says
January 29, 2010 at 9:54 pmpictures are really nice! do you mind if I ask what camera you are using? 😀
neva adelane says
January 30, 2010 at 8:45 amhi hershey! the pics were taken by Ging Lorenzo, she’s a pro 🙂 you could ask her if you want, her post on DW’s party is here.
kendz says
January 28, 2010 at 12:27 pmsabroso is my cousin’s. 🙂 love their lechon!
neva adelane says
January 30, 2010 at 8:45 amhi kendz! ay nako please tell your cousin we are big fans of their lechon! 😀
Anna says
January 28, 2010 at 9:24 amPanalo ang Center Table! Loved the food at Bles’ wedding too. Honga, turbo blogging ka ah, hahahaha