Astoria Culinary Expert Services, Corp. (ACES) is a dynamic food service solutions provider headquartered in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. With a diversified service portfolio that includes corporate dining solutions, catering services, and exportable food innovations, the company serves both institutional clients and consumer markets with a commitment to quality, customization, and culinary excellence.
Brief History
Astoria-ACES was launched as the foodservice and catering arm of the well-established Astoria Hotels and Resorts group. Building upon the hospitality group's premium culinary heritage, ACES has expanded into corporate catering, industrial food solutions, and value-added product development for local and export markets. The company leverages the hospitality excellence of Astoria to deliver sophisticated, scalable, and consistent food services.
Core Business
The core of Astoria Culinary Expert Services, Corp. revolves around end-to-end food service management and food manufacturing for institutional, hospitality, and export clients. It offers custom solutions that integrate menu development, logistics, kitchen operations, and packaging, with a strong emphasis on hygiene, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Product and Service Offerings
Astoria-ACES operates across multiple verticals:
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Corporate Catering and Events:
- Customized banquet services
- On-site and off-site full-service catering
- Executive lunchboxes and conference catering
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Institutional Food Services:
- Cafeteria and food hall management for BPOs, offices, and factories
- Bespoke meal planning and menu rotation
- Nutritional compliance and volume food preparation
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Food Retail and Export Innovations:
- Take-away boxes for corporate orders
- Pre-packaged meal kits and convenience packs
- Farm-to-table export products including:
- Philippine Royal Ube Powder — a premium dehydrated purple yam powder made for export and B2B use in baking and desserts
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Customized Food Kiosk Solutions:
- Modular food stall setups for company campuses
- Franchise and partner-managed micro foodservice units
Specialisation and Core USP
Astoria-ACES differentiates itself through:
- Deep expertise in hospitality-grade food service
- A track record of handling high-volume institutional accounts
- In-house R&D for recipe innovation and product customization
- Export capabilities with premium Philippine ingredients
Its dual approach to service and product innovation allows it to operate across traditional and emerging foodservice channels.
Financials
While private financial statements are not publicly available, the company benefits from being under the Astoria Hotels group umbrella, with extensive infrastructure and operational scale. Its clientele includes BPO companies, manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices, indicating stable and recurring revenue streams from institutional contracts.
Shipment Data
The company has initiated exports of its value-added products, especially the Philippine Royal Ube Powder, aimed at:
- Bakeries and food manufacturers in international markets
- Asian groceries and B2B clients in North America, Australia, and the Middle East
Initial shipment volumes are focused on niche markets, with scalable capacity as demand grows. The company adheres to export and food safety standards for international trade.
Target Market
Astoria-ACES services a diverse clientele:
- Corporations and industrial zones requiring consistent meal service
- Hospitality and leisure companies outsourcing food operations
- Bakeries and dessert manufacturers sourcing Filipino specialty ingredients
- Event planners and companies needing premium catering
Capabilities
- Multiple operational kitchens with HACCP-compliant workflows
- Meal preparation capacity of over 10,000 meals per day
- Food product R&D and pilot batch capability
- Dedicated export team for international orders and compliance
Certifications and Compliance
Astoria-ACES complies with:
- FDA Philippines
- Sanitary and Business Permits for food service
- In-process certifications for:
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Halal Certification for export readiness
Its centralized kitchen facilities operate under stringent food safety and hygiene protocols.
Customer Testimonials
Clients highlight:
- Exceptional taste and presentation quality
- Punctual and reliable service for corporate events
- Strong flexibility in customizing meal packages
- High satisfaction in export partners using Ube powder for desserts and ice creams
Major Achievements
- Recognized for delivering high-volume catering to leading BPOs
- Developed and launched the Philippine Royal Ube Powder brand
- Integral part of the Astoria Hospitality Group's premium food program
- Expanded from local food services to international food exports
Astoria Culinary Expert Services, Corp. continues to set benchmarks in the Philippine food service and export sectors, combining culinary artistry with operational efficiency and global competitiveness.