The evening’s main feature is the Filipino Boodle Fight, a communal dining tradition. Originating from the military, the food is served on long tables lined with banana leaves and eaten by hand (kamayan style). It symbolizes equality, camaraderie, and togetherness, bringing people together regardless of rank. Think a variety of grilled meats, seafood, and rice, creating a shared, celebratory dining experience.
Boodle Fight aims to serve as a nostalgic reminder of family-style meals for Filipino expats and a cultural experience for locals.
Event details:
- Date: Wednesday | 5 August 2026
- Time: 6.30PM
- Venue: HomeCooked, 17/19 Nelson Street, Auckland
- Includes: Multicourse dinner, welcome drink and live entertainment
- Price: $50pp
- Capacity: 50 people
How We Eat is a curated Restaurant Month dinner series celebrating culture, ritual and the stories behind food. Seven culturally rich city‑centre restaurants will each host an immersive dining experience where guests learn how to eat the cuisine, understand its cultural roots and connect with others around the table. This is more than a meal - it’s storytelling through food.
The line-up features HomeCooked, Chè Việt, Ongi, Addis, Daikoku, GOAT and El Origen.
Presented by Chow Luck Club and Heart of the City.
Terms & Conditions:
Details are correct at the time of publishing – subject to change and availability. Event tickets are strictly limited and may sell out. R18 for the service of alcohol, host responsibility limits apply, access to some events may be age-restricted.
See more Restaurant Month events, here.
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