We found Brian and his company a couple months ago for our wedding last minute and we were soooo…read morehappy we booked him! Our DJs manager sucked and couldn't find equipment on the island and didn't tell us until the week before our wedding. So I started researching and messaging companies once we found out. When I reached out to Brian he replied so fast!! Honestly a blessing in disguise because Brian offered his knowledge on what type of equipment we would need and charged us a great rate for such a last minute booking. We got speakers, lights, wireless mics, mackie prof, and breakdown. He came bright and early to set up on our wedding day. Super thankful for Brian and definitely recommend booking him!

Everything went well at our event and Brian from Professional Sound Systems Hawaii and his crew,…read moreGlen and Maika'i delivered beyond my expectations! Going in, I didn't know Brian, I had to trust these reviews. I read them through at least three times carefully and finally I said to myself, I think this is our guy. When I called Brian, he answered, and immediately, I felt his authenticity and his interest in helping us to deliver an epic Celebration for my Aunty's 95th Birthday. In our correspondence leading up to the event, Brian was very clear in his communication, responding consistently and promptly to all text messages and phone calls. We had a four man band open up the event, a three man band followed which included a 14 time Na Hoku Award winning artist accompanied by 2 Big time local musicians, and a solo artist who blew the crowd away with his performance. In addition there were hula performances tied to the bands and a slide presentation of our Aunty's colorful life! Through all of this, Brian delivered a top notch, sound, that permeated the environment of close to 200 people. His high end Bose system did not even struggle to provide a clear, dynamic stereo sound for all to enjoy. Some issues came up, which happens, however, Brian calmly and professionally dealt with everything promptly and successfully. Brian understands his equipment thoroughly, and at the end of the night, there was no doubt that I knew we had gotten a good sound man. His pricing was very reasonable and fair. His equipment matched the need for the size of our event and its sound was of the highest that makes good performers sound great! In addition, the person, Brian, and his crew were reliable, approachable, competent and just super great to work with! I would hire them again without any hesitation. If you need a good sound system for your event, Brian is able to deliver.

I was having difficulty finding an officiant for our renewal of vows, and found Reverend Russ on…read moreYelp. I'm so glad I did. We renewed our vows for our 25th anniversary, and it was important to us to do so in Volcanoes National Park. Rev. Russ worked with us to make the ceremony special. He respected our philosophy with respect to faith. He guided us through a ceremony with Hawaiian traditions that we will remember for a lifetime. We're very grateful to him for making a special day truly magical.

I worked with Russ to arrange a surprise vow renewal for my wife while in Kona. He is very…read moreresponsive and made the whole thing for easy to coordinate with flowers and Hawaiian custom traditions. I would highly recommend Russ.

Friendly, Helpful and very knowledgeable. They have great…read morecustomer service! Wala'au ask questions about there products and prices. I'm very Satisfied with products and quality.

Hmmm, what can I say... the people that I know there are good people! If you need supplies, ask…read morethem. Live Aloha.

Worst experience of my life, this business stole my money. My family went to Hawaii in March with a…read moredream of getting family pictures done. I booked Shelly 2 months prior, signed a contract, and paid in full. The day before pictures, Shelly text me to ask if we could reschedule because her son had a surfing competition. I agreed to move the date to accomadate her. We rebooked for a few days later. She said she would email info on our shoot that day, she never did. I had to text her several times a few days later, and didn't hear back until a few hours before our schedule photoshoot. She told me they had been shooting a wedding since 6am that morning. So she double booked my family session with an all day wedding. I was no longer confident that she or her husband would do an adequate job. She had lost my trust at that point, and she broke the contract, so I asked for a refund. She said she would have to mail it. It's been over a month, and they not only haven't sent me my refund, they will not respond to my text. I am beginning to think this business is a scam.

Absolutely in love with Shelly! My husband and I were…read morevisiting Hawaii back in September 2021 for our anniversary and Shelly was MORE than accommodating for our needs. We were staying in Maui and she flew to us from the Big Island which was so easy for us. She helped us with outfit choices, and even sent multiple locations that she's used before! We love her, and love her personality. For a couple who doesn't know how to pose, she helped us so much! She placed us and made us laugh, and made the hour go by quickly... we ended up with at least 20 perfect pics! A few are printed in our home back in Oklahoma. We told her if she ever comes close to us, or to the main land... we want to see her and want another session! Thank you Shelly!

I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Rachel Erkan for any culinary needs! If you value high-quality,…read morefarm-to-table food, she's your chef. Her expertise shines through, especially knowing many ingredients came straight from her homestead--an impressive touch. With less than a month's notice, she crafted an unforgettable dinner for my intimate wedding, blending local and Mediterranean flavors seamlessly. Communication was prompt, and she handled dietary accommodations for my group with ease. Chef Rachel was professional, leaving the kitchen spotless, and the food? Some of the best we've ever tasted. Standouts included the tender, flavorful lamb--hands down the finest my group had ever had--the unique honey-cured egg yolk, and the pickled quail egg. The lilikoi curd was a revelation, and her macadamia nut baklava outshone any I've tried. Even the kulolo, a dish I grew up with, was exceptional. Every dish and sauce left us in awe. My family still raves about the meal, and Chef Rachel's work turned my wedding into a dream, ending with us blissfully full. Next time my husband and I are on island, we will be sure to check out what cooking classes Chef Rachel has going on at her homestead. Book her--you won't regret it!

We ordered our Thanksgiving meal from Chef Rachel. Pickup went smoothly, everything packaged…read morewonderfully. Easy directions and prep. Dinner was delicious, creative (loved the purple sweet potatoes and mushroom gravy) and my wife raved about the stuffing. It was so good and yummy, I commend Chef Rachel for knocking this meal out of the park.

One year ago today, AJ and Sons catering helped make beautiful memories for our wedding overlooking…read morethe waves at Hilo Bay. Being that we live on the mainland, we coordinated everything via email and phone, and everything worked wonderfully. The food was fabulous and Audrey made everything easy for us from set up, to serving and cleanup. Having used multiple caterers for many occasions, AJ and Sons was the BEST!

I recently contacted Dean Shigeoka of AJ and Sons Catering to cater a friend's destination wedding,…read moreand we received excellent service and excellent food! With only about three weeks notice, Dean was able to put together a great menu and cater a small wedding on the Hamakua Coast. He worked with me to decide a menu based on our budget and tastes. For $30 per person we got: - Appetizers (all three as a trio): stuffed Hamakua mushroom, Porchetta on bruschetta, Hamakua tomato jam with puma goat cheese on crostini - Salad: farmers market salad with lilikoi dressing - Main: local fish (market choice), sautéed, served with porcini risotto and farmer market veg - Vegan: vegan yellow curry and jasmine rice - Dessert: Fruit tart, incorporating local coconut, lilikoi, and pineapple. All of the food was AMAZING! My favorites were the vegan yellow curry, lilikoi dressing, and Hamakua tomato jam. I would order EVERYTHING again. Dean communicated well with me via an in-person meeting, email, and phone on narrowing down a menu, making food decisions, and finalizing plans. He and Audrey (mom and co-owner) arrived early to prep and setup a buffet line, cleared plates once people were finished, and cleaned up. I could not have asked for better food or better service. I highly recommend AJ and Sons Catering. They do any size party, though there is a $100 charge for parties smaller than 25, which makes total sense to make the event cost effective for them. Most caterers won't even consider doing small parties. I might even contact AJ and Sons Catering for future parties instead of going to a restaurant!

One of their trailers happened to be parked at one of the out of the way beaches, and that was a…read morewonderful unexpected treat. Reasonable prices, lots of flavor options, and fun toppings like sour spray was a hit with my boys.

Went in, ordered a large shave ice with sweet cream. Workers are friendly and polite and a little…read morekolohe ( rascal). Store is clean and has an in and out atmosphere.

Food and service is great. Wait till you try one plate!! We ordered 3 of their popular dishes and…read moreit was huge.