What does MESA mean?

Welcome to Set The Mesa, where food is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the love of pretty food. "Mesa" means "table" in both Tagalog and Spanish, a nod to my heritage. Set The Mesa was born out of bringing my favorite foods to share at a family potluck and making it look pretty. Growing up in a Filipino household, gatherings naturally centered around food. I believe in the magic of these moments—where the best memories are created over shared dishes and simply just being together.

Set The Mesa’s mission is to create beautiful and delicious boards and spreads for any event you have. Planning or hosting a party can be a lot, so I’m here to arrange a delicious and edible centerpiece whether it’s at a picnic, wedding, or intimate house party. Set the Mesa means that I set the table for you, and all you need to do is show up.

I also believe it is important to support locally as it benefits not only the native to that area but also helps with so much more in our environment. I’m so glad that when I traveled, I not only got to experience such delicious food, but food that is loved and important to that country. It is my wish to support local businesses and farms as well as source my products from them.

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