SMX Convention Center Manila transformed into a vibrant canvas of taste, technology, and art as it staged Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined. Held at the expansive Halls 1 to 3, Culinaire 2025 elevated the traditional showcase into a multisensory spectacle—merging culinary artistry with immersive event technology. More than just a tasting event, it served as a bold statement of SMX’s commitment to creativity, collaboration, and the evolving future of MICE.
Anchored on the theme Canvas Reimagined, this year’s edition redefined the event experience by engaging all five senses. Guests explored a smart registration system integrated with real-time voting, AI chat terminals for on-demand event information, and an AI-powered co-host who joined RJ Ledesma on stage.
At the heart of the evening was a three-course culinary experience inspired by contemporary art and rooted in Filipino heritage. SMX’s partner caterers, in collaboration with acclaimed local artists, unveiled imaginative dishes that blurred the lines between fine dining and visual storytelling
Bizu Catering partnered with Ycoy Sitchon for elegant compositions of emotion and beauty. Meanwhile, Conrad Manila teamed up with Mark Justiniani to showcase depth and imagination on a plate. Hizon’s Catering collaborated with Patrick Pura to celebrations of life’s richness while Juan Carlo the Caterer partnered with Katrina Cuenca to showcase Filipino culture and identity.
Kitchen City worked with Mylene Quito to show a shared language of creativity while M Catering and Jaime Raphael Atienza highlighted the harmony of complexity and grace. Richgold Weddings and Samuel Penaso shined the light on sustainable cuisine with bold strokes.
The Creamery Catering worked with JP Pining to tell stories through shared local narratives while TJIOE the Caterer and Emmanuel Miranda shared their modern takes on oriental culinary heritage. Finally, Via Mare and Vanessa Bautista offered up nostalgia served with heart and heritage
Event Shaker Mobile Bar, together with Tinta Buscalan and Pasa Kalye Artists, delivered a vibrant fusion of street art and mixology. Meanwhile, GQ Mobile Bar, in collaboration with artists Elwah Gonzales, Pancho Alvarez, and Carlo De Laza, impressed with bold, inventive drinks and immersive presentation.
“Culinaire 2025: Canvas Reimagined is more than just a showcase of culinary mastery—it’s a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and innovation in the events industry. Each plate, each space, each interaction is thoughtfully designed to spark the senses, and reimagine what events can be” said Michael Albaña, Vice President and General Manager of SMX Convention Center.
