By Mark Francisco
FRANCISCO “Kiko” Consolacion, 34, is both chef and owner of Kiko’s Catering Services based in Cagayan de Oro City.
Chef Kiko, as he is fondly called by students, colleagues and peers in the services industry, has always loved food ever since he was a child. And his love for cooking grew during his ten years. This can be attributed seeing his parents love cooking and to his family’s roots. His tatay is from Ilocos and his nanay from Pangasinan – regions known for their unique and delicious delicacies.
Chef Kiko initially took a job as a waiter in a restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City. To enhance his skills, he took up Hotel and Restaurant Management and entered several training programs in Tesda and got his NC II certificates during his time.
After he graduyated, Chef Kiko worked in several restaurants and hotels locally and in abroad. He decided to start a catering business because it does not require too much capital since clients pay ion advance. For six years now, Chef Kiko has both managed his catering business and being a full time faculty in Phinma-COC teaching culinary and other hospitality and tourism subjects.
Today, Kiko’s Catering Services delivers its services up to five events daily and offers food to go deliveries and orders per tray within Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City. It is currently expanding its menu and services offered. They also offer a grazing buffet, box and boards; mobile bar; tray orders; packed meals; buffet or plate-in service for weddings, debuts, corporate events and other special occasions.
In 2022, Kiko’s Catering Services was awarded the Most Outstanding Catering Services in Northern Mindanao and one of the Top Ten Best Catering Services in the Philippines by the Wedding Suppliers Association of the Philippines. That prestige is definitely worth patronizing so if you wish to avail of their offerings, drop by a message on their Facebook account and they’ll get back to you promptly.
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