09/08/2026
In hospitality, we're lucky to become part of many families.
But every now and then, you get to witness a family cooking together.
PIGING is one of those rare moments.
Next Sunday, 16 August, our latest Sheffy Series brings together four chefs who don't just share kitchens—they share history. They are family. The recipes, techniques and stories have been passed between generations, and for one afternoon they're bringing that connection to the table.
There's something deeply moving about watching people who have grown up cooking together create a meal side by side. It reminds us that food has always been about more than nourishment. It's about heritage, generosity, laughter, tradition and belonging.
At Firecracker, that's exactly why we created the Sheffy Series: to give chefs the opportunity to share not only their food, but the stories behind it. PIGING is an invitation to experience authentic Filipino hospitality through the people who know it best.
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of exceptional cooking, shared plates and the privilege of experiencing a family's culinary story unfold.
Sunday 16 August, 12:30pm
ONLYS, 58a Victoria Road, Northcote
Piging started as a passion project for us to express our love for Filipino food while also filling the gap of missing the food we have at home. Hosted by Dom, his wife Gigi, his brother Lorenz and sister-in-law Alicia; Piging has then been an outlet for us to share Filipino food and culture, th