Salo Salo is a love letter to gathering, deeply rooted in my Filipino heritage — the way we come together over food, how a shared table creates a sense of home, and the effortless way connection happens when a meal is at the center. It’s imprinted on me, woven into who I am, and now, it’s something I bring to every brand and guest experience.
At its core, Salo Salo is about the intention behind gathering — finding commonality in food, building relationships through shared moments, and creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and present.
plated with love,
christina topacio
Intimate dinners, gatherings, and experiences designed to feed connection.
legacy clients
"Salo Salo is a love letter to gathering, deeply rooted in my Filipino heritage — the way we come together over food, how a shared table creates a sense of home, and the effortless way connection happens when a meal is at the center. It’s imprinted on me, woven into who I am, and now, it’s something I bring to every brand and guest experience."
"Salo Salo is a love letter to gathering, deeply rooted in my Filipino heritage — the way we come together over food,
and the effortless way connection happens when a meal is at the center. It’s imprinted on me, woven into who I am, and now, it’s something I bring to every brand and guest experience."
partnering with our culinary studio LOOKS LIKE:
how a shared table creates a sense of home
founder + CREATIVE DIRECTOR, christina topacio
EXPERTISE
MENU CURATION
Concept Development
Pop-Up Dining Events
Curated Dinner Experiences
Brand & Culinary Collaborations
Salo Salo is all about good food, good people, good energy — the menu, the vibe, the whole mood. An experience where guests settle in, the conversation flows, and no one’s in a rush to leave.
Event Styling
Grazing Installations
a little taste
"Our guests couldn’t stop taking photos!"
Working with SALO SALO was such a wonderful experience. The florals and food matched our vision perfectly — every detail felt so thoughtful and cohesive. Our guests couldn’t stop taking photos! The team was incredibly easy to work with and made the entire process seamless from start to finish.
— EMILY, TRUE BOTANICALS
"The tablescaping was NEXT LEVEL, with a beautiful display that mimicked the local landscape and incorporated flowers alongside delicious light bites."
Christina and her team created an incredible spread for the new Rivian space grand opening in Walnut Creek. The tablescaping was NEXT LEVEL, with a beautiful display that mimicked the local landscape and incorporated flowers alongside delicious light bites. The food was the centerpiece of our opening night. Christina worked with me on my vision for the event ahead of time to create exactly what we were looking for. Day-of, her team was efficient, friendly, and made the entire experience seamless.
— DAN, RIVIAN
"I recommend working with Christina and her team for your future events if you like a creative and curative experience."
The food provided by Salo Salo was delicious, beautifully presented, and thoroughly enjoyed by our guests in attendance for the 10th anniversary event! I recommend working with Christina and her team for your future events if you like a creative and curative experience. I really enjoyed the fact that Christina and her team stayed and talked to our guests and offered such friendly service.
— INIS, ISABEL MARANT
BAY AREA
los angeles
A kitchen kid with a planner’s brain.
I grew up on food and gathering // it’s in my blood.
My lolo was a cook in the Philippines. Joining the Navy was his ticket to the U.S. — the reason my family is here today. Every holiday, birthday, or “the game’s on” centered on food (and yes, Auntie Charlie’s chocolate crème pie). By 13, I was touring CIA because I just knew I wanted to be a chef, until The Wedding Planner convinced me otherwise. But even then, after every cheer practice, I was back in the kitchen, throwing together 30-minute meals and using garbage bowls just to learn.
Food is in my DNA, just like entrepreneurship. And combine my Wedding Planner, type-A personality (event producer of 10+ years reporting for duty) + my incessant need to host parties, shout-out my 8th birthday slumber party, 'Paris Fashion Show' themed, and ya girl was set out for the sweetest journey yet.
Salo Salo is where what I was raised on collides with what I built.
It's my joy to serve people + create memories with my food + styling. I hope to serve you soon.
new york city
