Overhead collage of a Filipino boodle fight banquet with jewelled hands reaching in to eat kamayan style

The people's table / 001

What Is a Boodle Fight?

No rank. No courses.

Just a whole table eating side by side.

02 / The origin story

From the mess hall to the main event.

Filipino food to fight over, quite literally. A boodle fight is a celebratory Filipino feast laid out for everyone at the table to share—traditionally arranged over banana leaves with rice, grilled meats, seafood, vegetables and classic favourites.

How to join the fight

  1. 01

    Wash up

    Clean hands. Sleeves up. Politics left at the door.

  2. 02

    Lean in

    Rice in the middle, grilled food around it. Build your perfect bite.

  3. 03

    Pass it on

    Share the dishes, sauces and last piece without starting a coup.

Hands passing a dish across a table during a shared meal
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03 / The feast

Boodle Fight and Kamayan

The boodle fight is closely linked to kamayan—the Filipino tradition of eating with your hands. At our restaurant, guests are welcome to join in, but cutlery is always available and nobody should feel pressured either way.

Filipino boodle fight with rice, seafood and vegetables on banana leaves
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04 / The feast

A Communal Celebration

Boodle fights are informal, abundant and ideal for birthdays, family gatherings and groups. The table becomes one shared spread rather than individual plates—a style of dining built on generosity and togetherness.

05 / The feast

What to Expect

Expect a generous spread, a lively table and staff guidance on how the feast is served. We will confirm allergens, adaptations and any deposit or cancellation terms before you book.

Eating by hand is invited. Not required.

Kamayan is part of the tradition. Cutlery is always available. Clear guidance, clean hands and zero pressure — that is the house policy.

Book a Boodle Fight

Gather your group and let us lay on the feast.