If there's one thing people remember about a wedding, it's the food. And people are STILL talking about ours. Kalei's Kitchenette absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was beautifully presented, incredibly delicious, and honestly one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful and special. This wasn't just wedding food. This was **EPIC**. Chef Andy handled everything from start to finish, which meant my husband and I had one less major thing to worry about on a day when there were about a thousand moving parts. That alone was priceless. He and his team were professional, organized, gracious and simply incredible. I've been to a lot of events over the years, and I always remember the food, especially when it's really good. Kalei's is one I will remember for a very long time. When your guests are still talking about the food days later, you know you chose the right caterer. Thank you, Chef Andy and Khara and the entire Kalei's Kitchenette team, for helping make our wedding so memorable. You didn't just feed our guests. You WOWED them. read more

Catered from here for a large retirement party and the food was the hit of the party! I got their Spam musubi and fried saimen since it was a potluck and it disappeared.. looking forward to trying their other food too read more

I ordered catering food for a baby shower and it was delicious. I worked with Morgan who was so efficient and organized. They were quick to respond to my questions and texted me on day of pick up where to park. The food was INCREDIBLE. All the guest asked where it came from . Especially Loved the mac salad! I would highly recommend Kaleis! read more

Wow!! What a wonderful caterer. First, I had the greatest experience working with Andy and his lovely wife. Such nice people. I really appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail. Andy even came before the event to scope out the space and do a dry run. Second, the food was amazing! We had a work event for 275 people. I continue to hear from coworkers how good the food was. You must order the roasted pig- the star of the show. We also had the island style fish and huli huli chicken. Highly recommend both. Loved the sides and the dessert was amazing! I could eat the banana bread with chocolate chips and coconut butter mochis every day. Yum. Thanks again for an amazing event! read more

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Out of a 5 star rating, I would give 100 !!! Kalei's Kitchenette, I can not thank you enough for such a caring and personalized service, INCREDIBLE food, and new friendships made. I originally wanted them to cater my wedding and while we didnt quite go that direction, I loved them so much and wanted to support them so badly that I circled back with them for my DREAM rehearsal lunch. I had a crazy idea that I wanted to do a kamayan style lunch to celebrate my Filipino heritage and they were not only super onboard but even brought the flowers to bring it to life (unexpected and almost made me cry lol). Garlic Chicken, Lechon , Lumpia , Veggie Medley , Garlic Rice, Pancit - it was all SO GOOD. My family and friends told me they were drooling over it like 10 times before we could even give our thank you speech to start the meal - and once eaten, everyone RAVED and also kept asking where the food was from (which of course I raved about back). A huge mahalo to Khara who has been the sweetest soul and rock to lean on when bringing the vision to life , Morgan who stepped in with administrative coordination, Chef Andy of course for the DELICIOUS meal(s), and the whole Kalei's Kitchenette ohana. This will not be the last of me, my family, or my friends , so until next time! Thank you so much again! read more

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We hosted a special birthday party and Kalei's was AMAZING - from the outstanding service to the most delicious food! Khara and Morgan were so helpful and friendly - they suggested just the right amount and variety of food and even which chafing dishes to use for our party of 30. I appreciated the great communication and convenient online customer portal. The food was packed nicely and securely and was easy to transport. Everyone at Kalei's is so friendly and kind. The party guests kept commenting how delicious the food was and asked where it was from. All 50 pieces of lumpia were quickly devoured! Thank you to everyone at Kalei's for making our event so special. We will definitely be back soon! read more

We hired Kaleis KItchenette Catering for a 2 day retirement/birthday festivities. Food was excellent, delivery was on time, and communication was well-organized. I really liked their website where you could refer to the entire discussion and collaboration and invoice so that everyone was on the same page. read more

Hired Kalei's Kitchenette for my last party and everything was soooooooooo good! Chef Andy and Khara were very quick to reply to my emails and texts during the planning phase. Their cucumber salad, spam musubi, noodles, wings, huli huli chicken, salmon and vegetarian dishes topped all other pacific rim cuisine we tried. Our guests went back for seconds and thirds and continued to rave about their food days after our party. You have to give Kalei's Kitchenette a try. Thank you, Chef Andy, for the delicious food! read more

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I ordered delicious food for my niece's bridal shower last Saturday. I was already pleased with their excellent customer service / they answered all my questions and reassured me that it would all turn out wonderfully. Everyone I dealt with was very professional, and we had plenty of delicious food. Everyone raved about it at the party. I especially loved the Mac salad - such a nice tang! If you've never tried their food, I'd suggest going there to try items before ordering. read more

If you want a caterer that's easy to work with and that offers amazing food, pick Kalei's Kitchenette! I hired Kalei's Kitchenette for my baby shower. I'm no foodie, and there were times I was torn on what to even order -- but Andy and Khara helped me through the process. They gave me recommendations when I realized last minute that I needed to accommodate different dietary restrictions, and they also helped me gut check that I was ordering enough food for the size of my party. They even helped me figure out what other things I needed to order to keep the food warm during the party. I really appreciated how easy Andy and Khara made it to plan out the food for the baby shower. Plus, the food tasted amazing! read more

We had Kalei's Kitchenette cater our wedding cocktail hour and reception, and they were amazing! We had a buffet setup and the food was presented beautifully, they were very accommodating with all our requests (we had A LOT of back and forth changes leading up to the wedding), and they even came during rehearsal to scope out the space to ensure they could set up properly. The food turned out fantastic and all of our guests were raving about it - I was so impressed with how crispy the lumpia were, which I've always found is a struggle when catered. It was so important for us to have lechon at our wedding, and I appreciate that Kalei's was able to make that happen. I can't recommend them enough for events! read more

I was looking for a caterer to provide lunch for my mom's Celebration of Life. As I was starting my inquiries, Khara responded very quickly and was very understanding of my situation which would require less than 2 weeks notice and said they could accommodate the day I needed. She helped me with the menu (even suggesting items that would be better than others).I felt very confident that I was in good hands. Not only that, they were flexible when I asked to increase the food for some extra headcounts. All the guests enjoyed the food very much and any leftovers were quickly spoken for. I don't have pictures unfortunately but I can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences with a vendor I've had in a long time. Thank you Khara and the team at Kaleis Kitchenette for such a smooth and wonderful service and food! read more

This is a way long overdue review for this vendor; in 2019, I was preparing for my daughters combination high school graduation and 18th birthday party. I wanted to enjoy the party and not rush around, and came across this gem -- from start to finish, communication was wonderfully clear, concise and prompt; pricing was reasonable/fair and set up was on time and on point! I literally just had to show them where to place things, and they took care of the rest. We ordered: eggplant tofu crispy chicken wings with guava dipping sauce teriyaki salmon vegetable stirfry Our guests were raving over the food and the presentation as you can see, was fantastic. My overall dealings with this vendor was pleasant, professional and very welcome; so glad I did not have a horror story or situation to share. Thank you for helping to make my daughter's celebration smooth! I would definitely work with them again in the future. No regrets whatsoever read more

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We hired Kaleis to cater our baby shower and we had a fantastic experience. Khara was extremely responsive and made the process very simple. The food was fantastic. Highly recommended! read more

THE MOST KIND AND FAMILY-LIKE CATERER I'VE WORKED WITH! During our wedding weekend in San Diego, we decided to do a welcome dinner cruise the day before. Luckily we could bring outside catering. We contacted Kalei's Kitchenette and Chef Andy personally called me to figure out every last detail. On the day of, Chef Andy again called to make sure drop off details were correct. Chef Andy ended up showing 45 minutes early since he did not want to show up late coming from another drop off. He had no problem with waiting. When we arrived to the boat, he helped us load every single item of food onto the boat. THE FOOD WAS A HIT! A mixture of Hawaiian and Filipino dishes. Our family and friends couldn't get enough. Once it arrived we thought we ordered too much, but it was so good everything was finished by the end. In summary, we felt like we were ordering from family. The food was a hit, the price was very reasonable, and we will definitely consider Kalei's for any future event in San Diego. Thank you Chef Andy, Khara and the rest of the staff! read more

Delicious food with generous portions prepared timely. Macaroni salad was surprisingly delicious.

Great service, responsive, and timely! Wonderful food, especially the kalua pork! They catered my 40th backyard birthday party and I would highly recommend. read more

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Kalei's Kitchenette catered my wedding, and the food was a HUGE hit! During the planning process, Khara was super responsive to our emails and so helpful. She gave us recommendations on what food to pick. Utensils, plates, etc. were also included, so we wouldn't have to worry about it, which was super nice. Khara and Andy were responsive to some of our last minute changes as well. On wedding day, they did all the setup, serving, and clean-up so we did not have to worry about it. Andy and Khara made our day truly special, and we couldn't be happier with how everything at the wedding turned out. All the appetizers were GONE by the end of the wedding and I was a little sad there weren't leftovers to take home! That just shows how delicious the food was. Thank you Kalei's Kitchenette for making our wedding day one of our best! :) read more

We hired Chef Andy and his staff for a birthday celebration this past weekend. Everything about the whole experience was fantastic! Andy helped with the planning of the food with guidance and suggestions. He did all the setup, serving, and clean-up. I didn't have to stress about anything. All our guests raved about the food! I saw many go back for seconds. I think the spam musubi was the first to go! Everything was delicious! The next time I need to have an event catered, Kalei's Kitchenette will be my first choice! read more

We chose Kalei's Kitchenette to cater my husband's 40th birthday party because when I looked at their menu, I wanted to order everything. We had 40+ guests and everyone was raving about how amazing the food was. Huli huli chicken, crab salmon dynamite, spam musubi and coconut shrimp were such a big hit! Chef Andy and Khara suggested a few things they can do to accommodate the amount of food we need so we don't waste any of it. They're both super friendly and just a dream to work with. Thank you Chef Andy and Khara! Looking forward to our next big party and we will surely call you again. read more

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We use them for catering for my daughter's luau themed birthday party. Chef Andy did such an incredible job! And he made the process so simple. Everyone loved the food and I couldn't have been happier with the service. What a great find! read more

We catered our office Halloween party through Kalei's and it was incredible! To start, Chef Andy was very responsive and proactive about communication. And then their food was out of this world. We got their beef sliders, pork lumpia, vegetable lumpia, pork bao buns, Spam musubi and chicken wings. All of which were a hit, people wouldn't stop talking about the food! It was reasonably priced for the number of people we were hosting. We will be coming back for another party! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for affordable, delicious food made by a staff who knows what they're doing. read more

Kara and Andy did the appetizer catering for my daughters Quinceanera. Kara was extremely attentive, helpful and they delivered delicious food that 250 guest were raving about. Would definitely recommend! read more

This review is delayed - so sorry. Kalei's Kitchenette catered our reception after my brother's service. The exceptional customer service from the initial inquiry, ordering of our bentos, pricing, delivery of our bentos and the food was amazing! They were compassionate and really supportive and ran the show during our time of loss - food was delivered timely and organized in huge coolers. Chef is also from Hawaii which we have in common - Das why the food is Ono! Mahalo Kalei's kitchenette! read more

I would like to say thank you to Chef Andy and all the staff of Kalei's Kitchenette for a job well done. I hired Kalei's kitchenette for my baby's bday. All the guests can't stop telling me how yummy/delicious the food were, specially the crab salmon dynamite. Rest assured that they practice covid 19 protocol. Infection control was implemented during the party ( hand sanitizer as well as gloves are provided at the beginning of the line, guests were also instructed to wear a mask) Chef Andy made sure that the buffet table were maintained clean and food served hot. I will definitely rehire them for my next party and will surely recommend them to my friends/relatives. Kudos! kalei's kitchenette more power! read more

I have tried the chicken, salmon & beef, and everything is delicious!! And The service is excellent

Andy and Khara took care of our event needs from the start. We planned for 100 bentos for our baby shower in the park. They were very communicative, prompt, thorough, and even adaptive to our event needs. Our guests enjoyed the variety of selections like huli huli chicken (which was a family favorite), teriyaki beef, salmon, and the vegetarian bento. We would highly recommend their business for your event needs. read more

I had Kalei's Kitchenette provide the food for my department's company luncheon. Khara was very helpful with helping me plan a menu for my team while keeping our budget in mind. We paid in advance via PayPal. Communication and service were excellent! I can't express how easy it was coordinating this order despite the short notice. They can do delivery with onsite server too, but we decided to pick up the food. Chef Andy greeted us at the store front when we got there - it's the Filipino restaurant. He was very kind and we had a great conversation with him. Being originally from Hawaii, he knew how to get the flavors right! We ended up getting Huli Huli Chicken, Beef Teriyaki, Eggplant Tofu (for the vegetarians) as well as green salad, pickled cucumber salad, rice, and lumpia for appetizers and sides for 30-35 people. It was just enough food. My team ate everything because it was very tasty! No leftovers here. Not sure if they do more of the American Hawaiian sides like spam musibi and Mac salad - you'd have to ask. read more

Kalei's Kitchenette catered my wedding over the past weekend. I was originally planning on getting married in June 2020 but we obviously had to cancel and reschedule. Through it all, they were so kind and patient with us. They always responded quickly and helped with anything I needed. I also had vegan guests and they were very accommodating for them. We worked together for nearly 2 years and everything came out amazing. The food was delicious and the setup was gorgeous. Chef Andy and Khara are so amazing and I recommend them to EVERYONE! read more

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I was searching for caterers for my nephew's first bday party and found Kalei's kitchenette. I submitted a request via yelp and Chef Andy called me the next day to discuss the party details and what I wanted. We went through the menu and with Chef Andy's help, chose a menu for 50 individuals. He sent me the estimate that same evening and included the cost of full service. I took a few days to mull over the estimate and made a few adjustments and Chef Andy quickly sent me over a revised estimate. I decided on drop-off service and chose the following items: 1) green salad with papaya dressing; 2) jasmine rice; 3) pancit; 4) Huli-Huli chicken; and 5) salmon dynamite. A 50 percent deposit was due to secure the date and then the remainder was due the day prior. Communication throughout the process was on point. On the day of the event, Chef Andy was prompt and placed the warm dishes in the chafing dishes I purchased. He also included little food signs which was a nice touch for the guests. The food was great and the guests raved about all the dishes. My favorite was the salmon dynamite but everything was good. I look forward to booking Kalei's Kitchenette for a future event and perhaps, trying their other menu items. Thank you Chef Andy for providing a great meal for my nephew's first birthday!! read more

Kalei's was excellent! They helped us cater a birthday party in late August. They helped us from the entire process in terms of sizing the amount of food and getting a proper assortment. They delivered the food on time and with high quality. Everyone at the party loved the food. It made for a perfect Hawaiian themed bday! read more

We had Chef Andy cater our covid wedding and it was phenomenal. Chef Andy catered to our specific personal and guest dietary restrictions and everything tasted spectacular. Everyone was raving about the food and experience. Chef Andy is such a wonderful person to work with and the service was not only excellent but affordable as well. They set up a very nicely decorated table with bento boxes and everything. Worry free, delicious meal for our big day! Thank you so much Kalei's Kitchenette! read more

Hired Kalei's Kitchenette for my sons first birthday, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the food and asked me where I got it. The communication in weeks leading up to the event, very responsive. Very affordable as well. Would hire again read more

Kaleis Kitchenette catered our wedding and so glad we chose them. Such great customer service and the food was AMAZING THANK YOU!!! We will definitely be calling you again read more

Their bulgogi fries with sriracha aoli were FANTASTIC. Very fast, reasonable and service with a smile. Awesome job guys!

I worked with Khara on setting the menu for my dad's 80th birthday. The planning was very collaborative - keeping costs, quantity and quality in mind. They were on-time and helpful. The on-site help (Allan Reyes) was awesome. He kept the food filled, area clean but also extremely helpful with getting the guests what they needed. They were responsive and I will definitely use them again for future events. read more

Their crispy chicken wings are my favorite! Light and crispy on the outside, and the meat is moist and tender. They're great plain, but kick it up a notch with their selection of sauces! The "gochujang" and "Kalei's tantrum" are my personal favorites, but if spicy isn't up your alley, their "guava BBQ" is a show stopper as well. read more

Kalei's Kitchenette catered the food for my mother's 80th birthday party. Khara was extremely helpful and professional. I sent her a message though Yelp. After a phone consultation, she sent me 2 menus to share with my family. We made a couple of revisions (doubled the lumpia order since there is never enough!) and the menu was set. Khara emailed me 4 days before the event to let me know everything was going as planned. They arrived an hour before the party to set up and Chef Andy served the food. The food was AMAZING! Lumpia, Kalua pork, Huli Huli chicken and Crab Salmon Dynamite were all delicious. The spread was beautiful...they even made a sign honoring my mother's birthday. This company was a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely hire them again. read more

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Great food, the lumpia is my favorite followed by loco moco. I would recommend for catering!

Chef Andy, Khara, and his associates are a professional group that delivers what they say they'll deliver! They catered our Luau for Ikuna Koa Outrigger Canoe Club and it was great! Highly recommend them. read more