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Philippine Heritage Kitchen
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Philippine Heritage Kitchen

Our Culinary Heritage is Disappearing

Across the Philippines, the recipes that define our regions live in the hands of aging lolas, in kitchens that don't have cookbooks, and in traditions that skip a generation every decade.

As the world discovers Filipino food, we risk a paradox: global popularity without authentic preservation.

The flavors of Ilocos, the traditions of the Visayas, the indigenous techniques of Mindanao.

These are not just recipes. They are the edible memory of our nation.

Through cooking lessons, storytelling, and immersive experiences, it explores the archipelago — one region at a time, led by those who know its flavors best.

PHK shines light on people — advocates of our culinary heritage from North to South — alongside ingredients and time-honored techniques that define our food.

A space for talks, discussions, seminars, and festivals, it gathers voices and communities that keep these traditions alive. Bringing them closer — so more may experience, understand, and celebrate.

Cooking heritage

What we do

Classes

Hands-on masterclasses rooted in regional technique and heritage ingredients

Tastings

Curated experiences showcasing heirloom flavors and ancestral recipes

Talks

Hands-on masterclasses rooted in regional technique and heritage ingredients

Promotions

Ticketed lunch and dinner events bringing heritage cuisine to the table

A Partnership Built on Purpose

PHK is more than a cooking class. It is a living classroom and cultural stage where Filipino food history, regional traditions, and the stories behind every ingredient come alive — led by Chef Reggie Aspiras, CCA Manila chefs, and guest culture bearers from across the archipelago.

Chef Reggie Aspiras
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Chef Reggie Aspiras

Chef and instructor in the culinary arts — author, Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, consultant, curator of culinary journeys, and Filipino food heritage advocate — whose work has helped shape the story of Filipino cuisine and the people behind it.

A Bravo Empowered Woman Awardee for Culinary Arts, she brings together voices from across the Philippines — creating space where flavors, techniques, and traditions converge.

Where the story of Filipino food is not only preserved, but lived, shared, and carried forward.

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

May 29 - The Many Ways of Sisig

June 19 - 20 Cebu

August 21 - 22 Davao Zamboanga

Philippine Heritage Kitchen brings the regions of the Philippines to Brittany Hotel, BGC — through cooking lessons, storytelling, and experiences led by those who know its flavors best.

We want to spotlight advocates of our culinary heritage.

We believe you can be a better cook or chef if you know your roots