Make Christmas Delicious for the One Who Makes It Happen with foodpanda

Christmas is all about bringing people together, but behind every festive gathering is someone making sure everything comes together. From planning the menu and stretching the budget to preparing the food and welcoming last-minute guests, the punong-abala often ends up doing it all.

With its Make Christmas Delicious campaign, foodpanda is giving these holiday heroes some well-deserved recognition, reminding everyone that the person making Christmas special for others deserves to enjoy it, too.

Making room for the host, too 

For many Filipinos, Christmas isn't complete without a handaan. From family favorites to must-have holiday dishes, food brings everyone together. But putting everything on the table takes time, effort, and a whole lot of preparation.

With its Make Christmas Delicious campaign, foodpanda makes hosting a little easier by helping punong-abala get food and other essentials delivered, leaving them with more time to enjoy the festivities.

"Christmas is one of the most anticipated celebrations for Filipinos, but for the people who take on the responsibility of bringing everyone together, it can also mean hours of preparation and making sure everyone is taken care of. Through Make Christmas Delicious, we want our home hosts to feel seen and appreciated, and give them more opportunities to enjoy the celebration, too. Whether it's having groceries delivered or ordering food for the handaan, foodpanda is here to lend a hand so the host can finally take their seat at the table," said Patricia Jacinto, Growth & Marketing Director at foodpanda Philippines. 

Adding to that, Dani Barretto who is on her second year of being punong-abala for their family gatherings has mentioned " I love getting desserts, the appetizers or even my groceries from foodpanda and pandamart. No more getting stuck in traffic, and you can definitely make your life easier by delegating some of these things, or by using foodpanda."

To make hosting a little easier, foodpanda is also offering customers P125 OFF on eligible orders using the code PASKONA, valid with varying minimum spends from selected restaurants. 

It is a simple way to add something more to the spread-whether that means another family favorite, an extra dish for unexpected quests, or the food the host would rather order than spend more time preparing.

The goal isn't to take the punong-abala out of the preparations, but to make sure they don't miss out on the celebration. After all, the person making sure everyone has a place at the table deserves one, too. 

Adding a sweet touch to the gathering, Red Ribbon Bakeshop supported the program by sharing its well-loved Chocolate Dedication Cakes with the participants of the event. The cake also serves as the inspiration for Red Ribbon's upcoming Holiday Chocolate Dedication Cake, a festive seasonal variation launching on November 11 and available on foodpanda. 

The spirit of appreciation extends beyond the home and into the communities that make the holidays possible. This season, foodpanda is recognizing its delivery partners through Pau-nalo Holidays, a series of festive activities that include digital games and trivia, on-ground pop-up treats during shifts wish-granting initiatives under Pau-nalo Spotlight, and major prizes through raffle. 

foodpanda is also bringing holiday cheer to local communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through partnerships with national agencies, LGUS, local merchants, the private sector and the academe. These efforts include medical missions, community feedina programs,in-kind donation drives, and employee-led volunteer days. 

The people who make Christmas special deserve to experience its magic, too. This season, foodpanda is helping make that possible, one shared responsibility, thoughtful gesture, and delicious celebration at a time.