A Feast of Color
Joel’s Place invites everyone to embrace the holiday season as a sensory experience–full of color and texture.
Words Piolo Cudal
Photo courtesy of Joel’s Place
December 02, 2025
Every holiday season has its signature mood. Some years feel nostalgic, others refined, while others are joyfully chaotic. This year, Joel’s Place sets the tone with bold declaration: the holidays should look as festive as they feel.
Their holiday campaign, Paint the Town Merry, reframes entertainment as a canvas where hosts and gift-givers become artists and every dish becomes a stroke of festive brilliance. This fresh approach inspired a celebration where the beauty of gatherings is as thoughtfully crafted as the flavors shared on the table.
At Joel’s Place, every visit is an invitation to celebrate life’s finest flavors. This season, savor the beauty of gatherings, the joy of giving, and the warmth that fills every table. Step into a world of festive flavors and vibrant delights — where every moment is made to be shared and every celebration feels truly special.
Holiday art pieces
Joel’s Place curates stories through flavors and presentation. Each Christmas hamper is built to reflect a personality, a mood, or a way of celebrating.
Sets like La Dolce Passata (₱999), The Big Paella Celebration (₱3,499), and the abundant Gusto Hamper (₱5,999) feel like palettes for culinary expression, perfect for those who see holiday cooking as a shared adventure rather than a task.
The Signature Snack Box (₱2,599) and premium Curated Cravings Hamper (₱9,999) are crafted like instant party starters, perfect for those who love good food but prefer unfolding feasts without the prep.
Selections like Coconut Collective (₱899) and Merry Harvest (₱2,999) turn wholesome eating into something vibrant and festive, showing that indulgence can also look fresh and feel nourishing.
And for those who want their gifts to tell a deeply personal story, they also offer custom hamper-building using bayongs, signature red baskets, and picnic hampers, letting customers craft gifts as unique as the relationships they’re celebrating.
Moreover, they also bring signature artistry to elevate celebrations with warm, festive, and guest-ready food.
Starters
The Deluxe Smoked Salmon Board and Best of Season Platter serve as colorful, beautifully arranged openers.
Mains
Showstopping dishes include: Salmon Wellington in Golden Pastry with mashed potatoes, French beans, and herb cream, roast Beef Belly Feast with Brown Steak Rice and red wine demi-glace, and crispy Crunchy Lechon Belly with green mango and eggplant salad.
Signature Holiday Mains: Roast Beef Belly Feast, slow-cooked USDA beef served with Brown Steak Rice and a red wine demi-glace, promises depth and comfort in every bite.
Sharing Platters
Roast Duck Breast with Pancakes & Hoisin and the Festive Flame-Grilled Feast are built for easy, communal dining.
Desserts
Top it off with the Biscoff Icebox Dream Cake, Sticky Toffee Cake, or treats from the Holiday Bakehouse—Christmas Tree Croissants, Ribbon Pain Suisse, and festive cookie jars.
Flavor meets festive expression
The Holiday Bakehouse: All your Christmas cravings in one bite — buttery, chocolatey, and perfectly giftable.
What sets this year’s offerings apart is that Joel’s Place helps people celebrate beautifully and thoughtfully. The emphasis on color, presentation, and personality makes every hamper a curated gift and every dish a crafted moment.
Whether hosting a grand Noche Buena feast, gifting a colleague or simply feeling the joy of the Christmas season, Joel’s Place empowers everyone to craft gatherings that feel personal and unforgettable. Because for them, the holidays should not just be merry. It must be joyfully, colorfully merry.
