Sunday Street Co is making catering more personal, thoughtful and design-led

“We basically make the food we want to eat. We enjoy making each other try recent food discoveries, exchanging dining stories, foreign techniques and geeking out on local, seasonal produce. [We are always] tasting and learning together,” Ignacio elaborates. “Our preferred medium is Mediterranean cuisine, but we also draw inspiration from the cuisines we love: Middle Eastern, Italian and even Filipino. We enjoy working with locally available ingredients and reimagining those that are often less approachable,” Tagle adds.

Their curious and creative spirit remains unbounded as they sink their teeth into the comfort foods they love, injecting wild ideas and whimsical touches into the mix until familiar favourites are reinterpreted in contemporary ways. “We start by brainstorming the entire menu together as a whole, depending on the brief. We usually split up the menu into dishes we want to do, then we do a tasting where we give each other notes and chat about how it can be improved [if needed!]. Every dish is definitely a reflection of all three of us in the end. I think part of the reason we make such a great team is because we all bring different points of view to the table,” Alvarez says.

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For Sunday Street, hospitality doesn’t end at the plate. Every gathering is approached as a complete experience, with the team overseeing everything from menu planning and table styling to floral arrangements, wine pairings and venue recommendations. Some clients request a fully styled tablescape, while others prefer to use their own heirloom china and serving pieces to create a more personal atmosphere. Rather than imposing a single aesthetic, the team adapts each event to reflect the people hosting it.

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“We offer full-service catering, which includes plates and tableware, but some clients choose to use their own to create a more homey and personal atmosphere for their guests. We’re very flexible with set-ups and enjoy working closely with our clients to bring their vision to life. We do basic floral arrangements, as well as work with our preferred florists for more elaborate designs. Additionally, we can do wine pairings, suggest venues, as well as recommend event planners,” Ignacio elaborates.

It is perhaps this attention to entertaining as a whole, not simply catering, that has distinguished Sunday Street within an increasingly competitive food landscape.

For the founders, however, growth has never been measured solely by the number of events served. Instead, it lies in the moments that unfold around the table: friends lingering over a meal, conversations stretching into the evening and guests leaving with memories that extend far beyond what was on the menu.

In an era where entertaining at home has regained its appeal, Sunday Street Co reminds us that the best hosts understand something fundamental. Good food may bring people together, but thoughtful hospitality is what keeps them there.

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