Filfood
Filfood enables F&B operators to innovate, sustain and grow their businesses by upgrading the eating
14/10/2022
This Filipino chef just earned his first Michelin star After years of working with the world’s finest, Michael Collantes has come into his own
16/09/2022
MORE FILIPINO RESTAURANTS BLOOM IN UAE
Amb. Hjayceelyn M. Quintana thanked the owners of recently-opened Filipino restaurants in Dubai and Fujairah for making the Philippines proud as they promote Filipino excellence in their own food brands for the international market.
Kooya Filipino Eatery Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant
09/09/2022
05/09/2022
02/09/2022
Hotelier Middle East just published the 50 most influential Executive Chefs in the region featuring Philippine-born John Martho Buenaventura who is performing LIVE with his culinary powers this weekend at One World Kitchen in Makati.
Chef John Buenaventura presents Philippine produce to a world stage. 🦀
“My battlecry is.. more than cooking Philippine food or cuisine, I would really focus more on the product and then eventually introduce the cuisine” - Chef John Buenaventura
Ingredients showcased were Malunggay (Moringa), Adlai from Bukidnon, Yellowfin Tuna and Tabon Tabon from Mindanao. 🇵🇭
“Chefs are like diplomats because they connect minds, bridge cultures and build mutual respect.”
The Philippine Embassy in the UAE underscored the role of Filipino chefs as ambassadors of goodwill at the recently concluded WorldChefs Congress and Expo 2022, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.
Delegates and guests were engaged in a discovery of an original heirloom superfood grain known as “Adlai” or Job’s Tears that is low glycemic, non-GMO and gluten-free. Adlai is proudly cultivated by the indigenous People of the highlands in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
Adlai and Tabon-tabon were the two uniquely Filipino ingredients presented by Chef John Buenaventura, Executive Chef at Hilton Yas Island Abu Dhabi, on stage at the World Chefs Congress 2022.
Filfood Asia Gulf supports Hineleban Farms Foundation’s sustainable advocacy in helping farming communities to produce healthier food and preserve, protect and restore the rainforest that sustains the cycle of all life forms.
“I’ve been to the Philippines many times.. I can tell you that the Philippine cuisine is rife around the world, and the Philippine food movement is unbelievably strong around Australia and America,” said Andy Cuthbert, Chairman of the Emirates Culinary Guild, Congress Chairman and Continental Director Africa and Middle East of World Chefs.
The Congress brought together over 1000 delegates from 105 countries, 200 exhibitors, 4,000 chefs, 65 international speakers and 70 participants of the Global Chefs Challenge.
02/06/2022
Filfood’s Jovy Tuaño is now a proud member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs UAE.
Jovy Tuaño, Filfood Asia Gulf Executive Director, was enthroned on the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs UAE last 24th May.
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the world’s oldest international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1248. As a Maître Restaurateur following 30 years of experience in the F&B industry, Jovy aims to continue the purpose of Filfood in its progressive exchange of Philippine ingredients and gastronomy with the world.
Photo 3 of 4: Jovy Tuano with Andy Cuthbert, Chairman of the Emirates Culinary Guild, Congress Chairman and Continental Director Africa and Middle East of World Chefs and Uwe Micheel, Assistant Vice President of World Chefs and President of the Emirates Culinary Guild.
Photo 4 of 4: Jovy Tuaño with Janet Tuano, Filfood’s Commercial Director, and Josephine Cuthbert, Vice President of Administration and Affairs at Emirates Culinary Guild and also a member of the Chaîne.
01/06/2022
Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana was a keynote speaker at the WorldChefs Congress and Expo 2022 held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi from 30 May 2022 to 2 June 2022.
In her remarks, Ambassador Quintana cited the key role of UAE-based Filipino chefs and the private advocacy group FilFood, in the success of the Philippine World Expo participation in Dubai. “Through research and determination, the FilFood team was able to curate a distinct menu that showcased the best of Filipino food to the world through our national pavilion at the World Expo. It was well-received throughout the Expo’s 6-month run among the million plus people who visited the Philippines pavilion,” says Ambassador Quintana.
Ambassador Quintana further said that “as the Filipino food movement finds its own voice, we are able to develop a cadre of culinary ambassadors who will insist on authenticity, thereby developing a market for Filipino ingredients and adding more value to the lives of farmers, fisherfolks, artisans, producers, and every one else in the ecosystem who bring food to the table.”
The Philippines was the featured country at the Congress with a cooking demonstration that highlighted sustainable ingredients from the Philippines. The 94 year-old WorldChefs Congress brought together thousands of delegates from 105 countries, 200 exhibitors, 4,000 chefs, 65 international speakers, and 70 participants of the global chefs challenge.
27/05/2022
“Vuelta Al Mar”
Back to the Sea | Re-Discovering Origins
Watch the whole video now in HD.
Vuelta Al Mar is about a Siñero - Filipino Culinary Designer taking nutritious Philippine ingredients and sustainable seafood into the Chefs' Table experience. We can take Filipino ingredients anywhere in the world.
Contact us if you want to host a culinary event, festival, pop-up dinner, food crawl or join the Filfood Global World Tour 2022 to 2023 in Europe, North America, Middle East and Philippines.
10 - Course Sustainable Seafood Dinner C/o .ph April 22-24 2022 at One World Kitchen, Makati, Philippines.
Production Team:
John Buenaventura – Concept Developer & Co-Producer
Jovy Tuaño – Co- Producer (Filfood)
Janet Tuaño – Commercial Director (Filfood)
Joshua Maghirang – Creative Director/ Editor
Venus Baroso – Lead Stylist & Content Manager
Darwin Lleno – Cinematographer/ Editor
Sustainable Seafood Credits:
Sea Trace International – Services and Products
Christian Schmidradner - Managing Partner and COO
Claudia Rose Mendez – Director of Sales
Sommelier Credits:
D+B Wines for the wine pairing
Sommeliers Corrine Joseph and Alan Gordon Joseph
Location & Set Credits:
Tao Corporation & PYC
Jun Sy Jr. – President & Founder
Mia Manosa – PYC Foods
Martina Lobregat – PYC Foods
One World Kitchen
Kaye Torres – Head Chef (One World Kitchen)
Charmaine – Restaurant manager (One World Kitchen)
& the rest of the One World Kitchen Operational Team Front of House and Back of House
Music Credits:
Chef's Table and Netflix
“Songs for the Fire” feat. Sebastian Ornemark and Steve Gernes
Composed by Duncan Thum
http://www.instagram.com/filfoodtrade
http://www.facebook.com/filfoodtrade
http://www.instagram.com/chefjohn08
http://www.facebook.com/chefjohnbuenaventura
http://www.instagram.com/oneworldkitchen.ph
http://www.facebook.com/oneworldkitchen.ph
Vuelta Al Mar - A Sustainable Seafood Chef's Table by Chef John Buenaventura and Filfood “Vuelta Al Mar”Back to the SeaRe-Discovering Origins10 - Course Sustainable Seafood Dinner C/o .ph April 22-24...
05/05/2022
The journey continues ...
Due to high demand we have extended the Mangrove Popup dates!
Mangrove’s EID SPECIAL SHARING MENU is available for a limited time (May1st-7th)
📍Location:
RAZON’S OF GUAGUA, Dubai
Karama Branch -Al Wasl hub building, 41st street
📞For more details: (04) 334 3333
09/04/2022
In Manila or planning to be? 🇵🇭🍽
Join us for a special degustation series with Chef John Buenaventura, showcasing premium Filipino fruits of the sea. 3 nights only. Call 0917 838 1525 to reserve your seats while they last!
23/02/2022
Vote for our very own in the casual category until March 18 for Expo Eats 🍽🇵🇭 Link in bio.
15/02/2022
Cook with Mama Sita today at 5pm! 👩🏻🍳 Simply visit filfood.org/mamasita to watch on FB live.
10/02/2022
Join Al Ansari’s special draw to win! We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow at our Food Fiesta at Expo 2020 Dubai. 🇵🇭
Food Fiesta sa Bangkota is a joint food industry production with Department of Trade and Tourism Philippines 🍍from 10am to 10pm at our very own Philippine Pavilion also known as Bangkota (Philippine Coral Reef).
Simply register online at filfood.org/foodfiesta and bring your tickets to our coupon stand to get your free food and drink coupon from 10am to 7pm.
Culinary regards,
The Filfood Team
02/02/2022
Celebrate Philippines with us next Friday 11th Feb! Bring your friends and family for a food fiesta to remember 🍽🇵🇭
01/01/2022
We are truly grateful! Happy New Year! We are ready for 2022.
The true blessing of Christmas lies not in gifts but in the family that sits around the tree. May this holiday bring peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones. A very happy Christmas!
16/12/2021
From 16th to 18th Dec, taste the Filipino Christmas delights from Face Cafe's classic Bibingka rice cakes, P**o Bumbong, Mama Sita's Champorado- to Chef Rod's Ube Macapuno Crinkle Cookies, Chef Nouel's Halo Halo Puff pastries, Arce Dairy Sorbetes, and Go Lokal novelties! Only at Pasko! Christmas Market, Philippine Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai.
14/12/2021
Taken from the recent sold-out Filfood event, LASA that featured the unique expression of Filipino Cuisine in nine tasting courses where fine gastronomic techniques combine with a refined presentation of Filipino tastes and ingredients by the brilliant at
"I know people rave about your creations but last night was a degustation experience like no other. Marian Pastor Roces, an art critic and a curator told us that she was very impressed. Bursting with flavors all of them. We talked about the egg for a long time. Hahaha! My husband, Stefan who rarely compliments, said that last night was a Guide Michelin experience. He said he ate everything and was totally smitten with all of your desserts. He ate everything!!! The ox tongue was surely uniquely unforgettable. Egg and bird’s nest, too. Congratulations!!! The work you do to prepare these dishes is art in itself!"- Agie
09/12/2021
... FILFOOD at the EXPO 2020 Philippine Pavillion's Mangrove Cafe with Sec. Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippines Government Delegation. What a lovely day!
29/11/2021
✨SOLD OUT✨
Just like that, we’re all sold out ahead of LASA Pilipinas Expo 2020 Edition - aka “Taste the Philippines”.
To join the next one, sign up now for future updates at Filfood.org/updates
2nd December is UAE National Day. The Year Of The 50th. Happy UAE Nationa Day!
21/11/2021
Filfood's power couple Jovy and Janet Tuaño on La Carne Premium Meat Shop story feature https://keeta.ph/la-carne-premium-meat-shop/
La Carne Premium Meat Shop is Here to Raise the Steaks | Keeta La Carne Premium Meat Shop specializes in premium meats, primarily beef and lamb for the more price-conscious Cebuano.
18/11/2021
Did you know that this is available in our store? https://www.filfoodtrade.com/store
Start your online shopping now! Feel festive all year round!
What does Filfood do?
Filfood aims to foster the collaboration of F&B Operators to innovate Filipino Food and Philippine produce and ingredients for local residents, global citizens and tourists, while improving the quality of Filipino food to be served to the growing multi-cultural communities in the United Arab Emirates.
Our projects include:
Videos (show all)
