The Gourmet Pet Pantry Is Here: Your Weekend Guide to SM Aura's Pet Food Fair

The Gourmet Pet Pantry opens its doors today at SM Aura, and if you're a Manila-based pet parent looking for a weekend outing that your furbaby would approve of (even if they have to admire it from home), this is the one to put on your calendar. Le Bubu Pets is proud to co-present this pet food fair alongside The Modern Market, the team behind the recurring Modern Pets event series — the same crew we partnered with for Podium Paw Social at SM Podium back in August. This time, the setting shifts to SM Aura in Taguig, and the focus narrows in on something every pet parent cares about deeply: what goes in the bowl.

Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit, from hours and location to who's exhibiting and what else is worth checking out while you're there.

The Essentials

What: The Gourmet Pet Pantry, presented by SM Aura and Modern Pets, co-presented by The Modern Market and Le Bubu Pets — "a pet food fair made for good taste!"
When: September 18-20, 2026 (Friday through Sunday), 10 AM to 10 PM daily.
Where: UG Main Atrium, SM Aura, Taguig.
Entrance: Free.

Three full days means there's no need to rush your visit into a single lunch break. Whether you swing by after work on Friday or make it a proper Saturday outing, the fair runs the same relaxed hours all weekend.

Meet the 10 Brands on the Lineup

The Gourmet Pet Pantry brings together ten pet-approved brands under one roof, each bringing their own take on what modern pet nutrition and treats should look like: Barktastic Treats, Little Lion Treats, Vital Recipe, Zoomy, Litol Buddy, Tippy Tappy Club, Posh Pets, Haru Haru, Detail Pet Co., and Pet Club.

It's a genuinely good showcase of where independent PH pet food and treat brands are headed right now — smaller-batch, ingredient-conscious, and built by fellow pet parents who got tired of settling for whatever was easiest to find. If you've been curious about trying something new for your dog or cat's next meal or snack rotation, a fair like this is the easiest way to sample a handful of options in one afternoon instead of ordering blind online.

Beyond the Pet Booths

The Gourmet Pet Pantry isn't only about what your pet gets to enjoy. The fair also features a solid human-facing food and drink lineup for the two-legged half of the family: 10:30 Coffee, Bake Batch, Jamie's Matcha, and The Klik Co. Pair that with live DJ sets running throughout the weekend, and you've got a genuine hangout, not just a shopping errand — the kind of event where you can grab a coffee, browse the booths at your own pace, and let the afternoon stretch out.

Le Bubu Pets' Role: Co-Presenter, Not a Booth

A quick but important note if you've followed our previous event coverage: unlike Podium Paw Social in August, where you could find us at our own table, Le Bubu Pets does not have a booth at The Gourmet Pet Pantry. Our role here is as co-presenter alongside The Modern Market — helping shape and champion the event itself rather than exhibiting at it. So if you're hoping to shop with us in person this weekend, SM Aura isn't the place to do it; our full catalog is always available online at lebubupets.com, and you can browse by your pet's specific needs on our Shop by Concern page.

We're genuinely excited to be part of building this fair rather than simply attending it. It's a continuation of the same partnership that brought Podium Paw Social to life, and it reflects something we care about beyond our own storefront: growing the wider community of PH pet brands and giving pet parents more good, honest options to discover in person.

Tips for Planning Your Visit

A few practical notes to make the most of your trip:

Go on a weekday afternoon if you want to browse unhurried. With three full days and 10 AM to 10 PM hours, Friday tends to be quieter than the weekend crush, so it's a good window if you'd rather take your time comparing brands without the crowds.

Bring a list of what you're shopping for. With ten brands on-site, it helps to know ahead of time whether you're hunting for a new training treat, a grain-free meal option, or something for a pet with a sensitive stomach — it'll make navigating the booths faster and more purposeful.

Make a day of it. The UG Main Atrium at SM Aura is easy to combine with the rest of what the mall has to offer, so this is a natural excuse for a longer outing even without your pet in tow.

See You There — In Spirit

Even without a table at The Gourmet Pet Pantry this time, Le Bubu Pets will be cheering on this fair from behind the scenes as co-presenter, and we can't wait to see the PH pet community show up for it. If you visit and discover a new favorite brand, we'd love to hear about it — and if you have questions about anything in our own online catalog while you're out and about, our team is reachable via Viber at 0976 139 2468 or by email at hello@lebubupets.com.

The Gourmet Pet Pantry runs today through Sunday, September 20, at the UG Main Atrium, SM Aura, Taguig. Free entrance, 10 AM to 10 PM daily. We hope it's a good one.