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The centerpiece every handa needs

3 min read

A Filipino spread can have a dozen dishes — but every great handa has one thing the room gathers around.

Lead with the lechon

Whatever else is on the table — pancit for long life, lumpia, rice, dessert — the lechon is the anchor. It's the dish people photograph, the one the kids crowd, the reason someone says "grabe, ang sarap."

Let the family build around it

When you send the lechon from abroad, your family handles the sides they love best. You bring the showstopper; they fill in the rest. Together it's a full spread, even from an ocean away.

Sized for the room

Match the lechon to the crowd so the centerpiece carries the meal — see our size guide.

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