Feast like a King: North Luzon’s best at SM Foodie Festival
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SM Supermalls brought the ultimate food lover’s festival, showcasing the best culinary delights North Luzon had to offer, leaving everyone roaring with excitement.
Feast like a king as we also introduce Leon the Lion, the 25-foot tall new addition to SM City Pampanga’s giant SM Squad—standing high alongside Ellie the Elephant and Gigi the Giraffe. These three characters are here to guide you through shopping adventures, from the latest fashion to the mouth-watering foodie experiences!
At the SM Foodie Festival, shoppers are treated to a unique culinary experience with Bestival Chef, featuring homegrown dishes prepared by chefs from various mall tenants. Be impressed by larger-than-life foodie displays at Big Bites, perfect for snapping those Insta-worthy photos that will leave everyone craving a taste of North Luzon!
Check out SM City Baguio’s Instagram-worthy foodie backdrops and indulge in the flavors at Favoreats Market.
Treat your eyes and taste buds at SM City Clark giant inflatable
Eat while vibin’ at SM City Marilao’s gram-worthy spots.
Elevate your Insta-game with SM City Grand Centrals’ towering 10ft burger installation! Bigger than your cravings, this eye-catching inflatable masterpiece adds a splash of fun, serving up a feast for the eyes.
Check out SM City Baguio’s Instagram-worthy foodie backdrops and indulge in the flavors at Favoreats Market.
Treat your eyes and taste buds at SM City Clark giant inflatable
Eat while vibin’ at SM City Marilao’s gram-worthy spots.
Elevate your Insta-game with SM City Grand Centrals’ towering 10ft burger installation! Bigger than your cravings, this eye-catching inflatable masterpiece adds a splash of fun, serving up a feast for the eyes.
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The SM Foodie Festival brought an array of must-see, must-taste activities across SM malls, celebrating the best of North Luzon’s culinary scene in collaboration with tenants and local talents.
Over 300 shoppers at SM City Urdaneta Central excitedly were treated to an unforgettable feast from the massive 12- foot grazing table, experiencing flavorful creations by Bacon Buffalo and Beyond chefs during the SM Foodie Festival' Bestival Chef celebration.
Chef Mario Balala from Bacon Buffalo and Beyond proudly presents a freshly prepared pizza, one of the many mouthwatering offerings at SM City Urdaneta Central’s Food Festival Bestival Chef event
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. with Vice Mayor Jong Cortez, Tourism head Fifi Legaspi, SM Olongapo Central Asst. mall manager Michelle Cortez and Xtremely Xpresso owner Earl Chan Foo dive into a flavorful bite of the featured 10-foot nacho platter , savoring the delicious spread during the Bestival launch at SM City Olongapo Central.
Xtremely Xpresso Chefs adding the final touch of mango salsa to a colossal 10-foot nacho masterpiece during the Bestival Launch at SM City Olongapo Central
Over 300 shoppers at SM City Urdaneta Central excitedly were treated to an unforgettable feast from the massive 12- foot grazing table, experiencing flavorful creations by Bacon Buffalo and Beyond chefs during the SM Foodie Festival' Bestival Chef celebration.
Chef Mario Balala from Bacon Buffalo and Beyond proudly presents a freshly prepared pizza, one of the many mouthwatering offerings at SM City Urdaneta Central’s Food Festival Bestival Chef event
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. with Vice Mayor Jong Cortez, Tourism head Fifi Legaspi, SM Olongapo Central Asst. mall manager Michelle Cortez and Xtremely Xpresso owner Earl Chan Foo dive into a flavorful bite of the featured 10-foot nacho platter , savoring the delicious spread during the Bestival launch at SM City Olongapo Central.
Xtremely Xpresso Chefs adding the final touch of mango salsa to a colossal 10-foot nacho masterpiece during the Bestival Launch at SM City Olongapo Central
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On September 21, SM City Urdaneta Central teamed-up with local favorite Bacon Buffalo & Beyond to create an epic 12-foot Giant Grazing Platter packed with all the crowd-pleasers - pizza, nachos, sliders, wings and so much more. SM City Olongapo Central, in partnership with Xtremely Xpresso and Mr. Arnel Cayamo, whipped up a 10-foot Tex-Mex Nacho Style dish with mango dressing on the same day.
Led by Tarlac City Agriculturist Ms. Norma Tongol, the major highlight of the Foodie Festival is the ceremonial slicing of the impressive giant kakanin, featuring beloved local delicacies like puto, duman special, and kalamay ube.
Mall goers of SM City Tarlac savored the 8-foot Giant Kakanin of Betty’s Native Cakes at the BESTival Chef.
A close-up of SM City Baliwag’s 16-foot okoy bilao, created by Okoy King using 200 kg of shredded squash, unveiled during the Bestival Chef launch for SM’s Foodie Fest campaign.
The Okoy King team led a cooking demo for aspiring Bulakenyo chefs, unveiling the largest okoy bilao at SM City Baliwag. Tourism and Hospitality Management students from NU Baliwag also enjoyed hands-on training in the art of cooking okoy.
Measuring 10 feet and yielding over 600 servings, the Giant Bilao Feast at SM City Grand Central brought together staple delicacies from each of the cities in CAMANAVA.
Local chefs from MSMEs of SM City Grand Central arrange a giant bilao containing assorted delicacies from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela cities during the Bestival Chef event at the mall.
Led by Tarlac City Agriculturist Ms. Norma Tongol, the major highlight of the Foodie Festival is the ceremonial slicing of the impressive giant kakanin, featuring beloved local delicacies like puto, duman special, and kalamay ube.
Mall goers of SM City Tarlac savored the 8-foot Giant Kakanin of Betty’s Native Cakes at the BESTival Chef.
A close-up of SM City Baliwag’s 16-foot okoy bilao, created by Okoy King using 200 kg of shredded squash, unveiled during the Bestival Chef launch for SM’s Foodie Fest campaign.
The Okoy King team led a cooking demo for aspiring Bulakenyo chefs, unveiling the largest okoy bilao at SM City Baliwag. Tourism and Hospitality Management students from NU Baliwag also enjoyed hands-on training in the art of cooking okoy.
Measuring 10 feet and yielding over 600 servings, the Giant Bilao Feast at SM City Grand Central brought together staple delicacies from each of the cities in CAMANAVA.
Local chefs from MSMEs of SM City Grand Central arrange a giant bilao containing assorted delicacies from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela cities during the Bestival Chef event at the mall.
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Betty’s Native Cakes in SM City Tarlac prepared an 8-foot diameter Giant Kakanin, while SM City Baliwag teamed up with Okoy King to craft a 16-foot diameter Okoy and SM City Grand Central rounded up the events on this date with a 10-foot Bilao Feast Set featuring the best of CAMANAVA with Sapin-Sapin from Caloocan, Pansit of Malabon, Black Kutsinta from Navotas, and Putong Pulo from Valenzuela in collaboration with local tenant Rajah Palabok and Chef Ervin Virador—all on September 21.
A team of expert pastry chefs—Sandex Cambi, Richard Garcia, and Ryan Reyes from The French Baker—joined forces with culinary students from the Philippine Institution of Culinary Arts, Le-Fleur Hospitality Training Center, and Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education to create a giant Strawberry Danish Pastry during SM City Baguio's Bestival Chef event.
Two young foodies enjoy delicious treats at the SM City Baguio Bestival chef event, celebrating flavors and fun in the vibrant event atmosphere.
Helping themselves from the hearty 250Kgs of Pancit Batil Patong are SM City Tuguegarao's Assistant Mall Manager Maria Mercedes G. Sol and Hangout Resto Owner Margaret B. Ramos.
Mall goers of SM City Tuguegarao enjoyed the famous Cagayan dish, Pancit Batil Patong at the Foodie Festival
Nueva Ecija's Mamon Taisan gets its final touch of cheese, sprinkled by Edna’s Cakeland owner Edna Gonzales (middle) with DTI Division Chief Business Development Division Alfee Ray Galapon and Provincial Director Dr. Richard Simangan and Assistant Mall Manager Marvin Mauro Magtoto of SM City Cabanatuan.
The Bestival Chef at SM City Cabanatuan was made more festive with the variety of cultural dances from Haing Anihan Performing Arts Group- Philippines .
Teamwork in action at SM City Bataan as headwaiters Andrei Sabesaje and Vince Hernandez serves up the massive Tinapa Fried Rice, celebrating local flavors and culinary skills.
Grannycoupleenjoysadelightfultastingofthe giant tinapa fried rice at th Foodie festival, sharing smiles and savor moments.
A team of expert pastry chefs—Sandex Cambi, Richard Garcia, and Ryan Reyes from The French Baker—joined forces with culinary students from the Philippine Institution of Culinary Arts, Le-Fleur Hospitality Training Center, and Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education to create a giant Strawberry Danish Pastry during SM City Baguio's Bestival Chef event.
Two young foodies enjoy delicious treats at the SM City Baguio Bestival chef event, celebrating flavors and fun in the vibrant event atmosphere.
Helping themselves from the hearty 250Kgs of Pancit Batil Patong are SM City Tuguegarao's Assistant Mall Manager Maria Mercedes G. Sol and Hangout Resto Owner Margaret B. Ramos.
Mall goers of SM City Tuguegarao enjoyed the famous Cagayan dish, Pancit Batil Patong at the Foodie Festival
Nueva Ecija's Mamon Taisan gets its final touch of cheese, sprinkled by Edna’s Cakeland owner Edna Gonzales (middle) with DTI Division Chief Business Development Division Alfee Ray Galapon and Provincial Director Dr. Richard Simangan and Assistant Mall Manager Marvin Mauro Magtoto of SM City Cabanatuan.
The Bestival Chef at SM City Cabanatuan was made more festive with the variety of cultural dances from Haing Anihan Performing Arts Group- Philippines .
Teamwork in action at SM City Bataan as headwaiters Andrei Sabesaje and Vince Hernandez serves up the massive Tinapa Fried Rice, celebrating local flavors and culinary skills.
Grannycoupleenjoysadelightfultastingofthe giant tinapa fried rice at th Foodie festival, sharing smiles and savor moments.
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On September 22, SM City Baguio, in partnership with The French Baker, showcased Baguio’s famous strawberries by baking 500 pieces of 4-inch Strawberry Danish Pastry. In SM City Tuguegarao, Hangout Resto prepared an impressive 250kg Pancit Batil Patong, while SM City Cabanatuan crafted 1500 pieces of Mamon Taisan in collaboration with Edna Gonzales from the famous Edna’s Cakeland. Meanwhile, SM City Bataan wowed visitors with 100 kilograms of Tinapa Rice with Tinapa rolls wrapped in fresh lettuce made by MESA with Executive Chef John Rey Antonio, all on the same day.
A giant Kapampangan sisig, served in over 1000 portions, delighted mall-goers at SM City Clark on Tuesday, courtesy of the homegrown Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy.
Students from NU Clark each enjoys a serving of the Traditional Kapampangan Sisig.
The iconic Sisig rooted in the culinary heritage of Angeles City, Pampanga, promises an unforgettable taste experience.
Viking’s Luxury Buffet Executive Chef Leo Casinillo with Chef de Partie Kenneth Magbojos meticulously preparing the assorted Kapampangan delicacies
Over 300 servings of 10 assorted Kapampangan delicacies where enjoyed by mall goers of SM City Pampanga.
A festive mood set by a lively performance from the students of Gerry H. Rodriguez High School from Mexico, Pampanga.
A giant Kapampangan sisig, served in over 1000 portions, delighted mall-goers at SM City Clark on Tuesday, courtesy of the homegrown Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy.
Students from NU Clark each enjoys a serving of the Traditional Kapampangan Sisig.
The iconic Sisig rooted in the culinary heritage of Angeles City, Pampanga, promises an unforgettable taste experience.
Viking’s Luxury Buffet Executive Chef Leo Casinillo with Chef de Partie Kenneth Magbojos meticulously preparing the assorted Kapampangan delicacies
Over 300 servings of 10 assorted Kapampangan delicacies where enjoyed by mall goers of SM City Pampanga.
A festive mood set by a lively performance from the students of Gerry H. Rodriguez High School from Mexico, Pampanga.
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The festivities had gone extra exciting on September 24 with the live cooking of a 20-foot giant Kapampangan Sisig plate, in partnership with the renowned Mila’s Tokwat’ Baboy. And finally, on Friday, Vikings Luxury Buffet at SM City Pampanga delivered a feast of the Largest Assorted Delicacies including Kapampangan classic staples tibuk-tibok, tamalis, bibingkang nasi, pepalto, kutsinta and many more, concluding the festival with a sweet finale.
Throughout the festival, every mall was adorned with festive decor, lively entertainment, and irresistible dining deals, turning each visit into an unforgettable feast for the senses! Don’t miss out—bring your family and friends, and indulge in the best that North Luzon has to offer! For more exciting details and updates, follow us on social media @smsupermalls.
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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by SM Supermalls.