The Westin Manila, Marriott International’s wellness-forward 5-star hotel in Ortigas, marks World Food Day with the launch of their fundraiser recipe book Serve Kindness for the benefit of Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines.
Exclusively available in print copies and sold in the hotel for P500 each, the limited-edition recipe book is a property initiative which aims to connect and empower the community through meals that are kind to our bodies and the environment.
“We put together recipes from our award-winning culinary team, as well as from other kind souls we partnered with for wellness initiatives in the past,” said General Manager Alexander Dietzsch, who is also the co-chair of Marriott Worldwide Business Councils Philippines.
“Here you will find wholesome, healthy, zero-waste, and practical recipes ideal for every family, shedding light on ways you can add variety and nutrients to your daily diet—all while supporting a cause to feed children in need,” he added.
Anchored on the hotel’s commitment to wellness, sustainability, and creating a positive impact in the local community, the project was conceptualized by the property’s marketing team whose leader also serves as co-chair of the NextGen Marriott Business Councils Philippines.
“We saw this as an opportunity to collaborate and showcase other Filipino chefs and wellness specialists, who share our advocacy in empowering the community to eat well and enhance their well-being,” said Meghann Hernandez, Assistant Director of Marketing Communications.
Every purchase will not only help raise awareness and make wellness more accessible and sustainable, one household at a time, but also support the feeding programs of SOS Philippines.
The fundraiser book opens with recipes by hotel Executive Chef Rej Casanova, Executive Sous Chef Dale Sy, and Executive Pastry Chef Ramin Sepasi. The succeeding pages feature recipes from integrative nutrition coach and certified raw vegan chef Mia Sison of Habits by Mia Sison; Mimi Vergara-Tupas, a plant-based chef from Davao who is also the creative director and owner of Clean Café, Made Simple, Soul Kitchen Co., and Fast Fresh; Dan Puga, Executive Chef of Burrow Café; and Nichole Mercado, a certified holistic health coach.
