Juan Carlo The Caterer Is Hakot King at Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined
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Juan Carlo The Caterer emerged as the undisputed champion at the esteemed Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined, held at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The highly anticipated culinary showcase featured 10 leading catering teams (see list below), each transforming the halls of SMX into edible art galleries where gastronomy met visual storytelling.
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The highlight of the event was the Caterer Awards segment, where Juan Carlo distinguished itself, becoming a multi-awarded standout in both expert-judged and audience-driven categories.
Award highlights include:
Award of Excellence for Best Appetizer
Award of Excellence for Best Main Course
People’s Choice awards for:
Best Appetizer
Best Main Course
Best Dessert
Per SMX Convention Center’s official Instagram, Juan Carlo secured “7 out of 8 awards” at Culinaire 2025, demonstrating their unparalleled dominance in the competition.
About Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined
Culinaire is SMX’s signature culinary event, spotlighting the artistry and innovation of top-tier caterers. Its 2025 edition invited guests to experience culinary creations as visual narratives—each dish, display, and table setting reimagined as part of a cohesive “canvas.” The competition emphasizes flavor, presentation, creativity, and audience engagement, offering both juried recognition and public honors.
This year, the following caterers participated:
- Bizu
- Conrad Manila
- Hizon’s Catering
- Juan Carlo The Caterer
- Kitchen City
- M Catering
- Richgold Weddings
- The Creamery
- Tjoe
- Via Mare
About Juan Carlo The Caterer
Juan Carlo has long been celebrated for its masterful fusion of Filipino flavors and modern culinary technique, combined with elegant styling and exceptional service. Their sweep of both professional and people’s choice awards at Culinaire 2025 underscores their ability to appeal to judges and guests alike—delivering experiences that are as memorable as they are delicious.
