BoarcherSending Cebu lechon to Manila from Canada
Ordering a whole Cebu lechon for family in Metro Manila from Canada, and the two things that trip people up: the time difference and who takes delivery.
The time difference, plainly
Manila is 13 to 16 hours ahead. In practice, 7pm on a Friday in Toronto is about 8am on Saturday in Manila. The Philippines does not change its clocks at any point in the year.
One thing to watch: the clocks where you are change twice a year and the Philippines never does. So the gap between you and Manila shifts by an hour in spring and autumn. Check it on the day you order rather than going from memory.
When to order
The recommended lead time is 72 hours. Shorter notice is often still possible and depends on what is available, so it is worth asking rather than assuming. Booking earlier holds a roasting slot — the pig is roasted to order for your date, so the slot is the thing that gets taken, not the size.
Work backwards from the party, not forwards from today. Decide the hour the lechon should be on the table in Manila, convert that to your own time, then count back three days. Like the US, you cross the date line in practice: their Saturday is your Friday night. Build that into the date you give us, not just the time.
Paying from Canada
Credit card is accepted. An invoice is sent through PayPal to the email address you give us, so you can pay from wherever you are without a Philippine bank account and without your family paying anything.
If you would rather someone at home handled it, that works too — a relative can process it locally and we will coordinate with them directly.
Who receives it
You give us a contact person in Metro Manila and that person takes delivery. Management and the designated driver coordinate with your contact person directly so the handover goes smoothly. You do not need to be reachable yourself on the day.
Photos are provided on delivery, so you will see that it arrived even if you are asleep or at work when it does.
What arrives
A whole lechon, roasted to order in Quezon City and driven to the address by car. It travels in an open tray, not a sealed box, because trapping the heat is what softens the skin. Every order includes a litre of seasoned vinegar. A free note card is included if you want a message to arrive with it.
Choosing the size
Plan roughly 250–300g of cooked lechon per adult when it is the main dish. Go by the guest count below, and if you are between two sizes take the larger one.
| Size | Price | Live weight | Cooked, approx. | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | ₱13,500 | 14–17 kg | 6–7.5 kg | 10–20 |
| Medium | ₱14,500 | 18–21 kg | 8–9.5 kg | 20–30 |
| Large | ₱15,500 | 22–25 kg | 10–11.5 kg | 30–40 |
| Jumbo | ₱16,500 | 26–30 kg | 12–14 kg | 40–50 |
For the full working, including children and leftovers, see the guest size guide.
Pick a size and a date, and give us your contact person in Manila.
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