This crew feed over 300 on Thanksgiving and the meal was first class! Turkey, ham, green beans, pineapple upside down cake, sweet potatoes , gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce, .... read more

Thank you for providing catering services for our Christmas party last night. The American Legion riders greatly appreciated the delicious food and your attention to detail in setting up the arrangement. It was evident that you take pride in your work and the enjoyment of the people who tasted your creations. We hope you will accept our token of appreciation. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. American Legion Riders District 28 read more

During lockdown, I developed a craving for barbecue and checked Yelp for guidance. Found Kona Jerry's BBQ was doing takeout and was well reviewed. Went out at noon and got just what I wanted. The rack of ribs was huge, moist and full of flavor. The brisket was straight out of Austin ,lean the way I like it and really didn't need the side sauce it was so good. Had the coleslaw and beans for sides and I could have sworn there was a touch of the islands in both. Best beans on the planet. Way to go Jerry. What else....The portions are generous,the pricing is fair, and the staff behind the tent counter super friendly. Will be going back to try the chicken soon. Count me in as a regular from now on. read more

9/15/17 Kona Jerry is really a 6 star+ caterer. I'd use him again, and have recommended him. Kona Jerry has the most melodic voice and his cooking, persona and display all match! I booked Kona Jerry sight unseen, taste untasted, based on previous Yelp Reviews for a wedding rehearsal dinner for 85 people in Pfeiffer State Park Big Sur and he highly exceeded our expectations. Kona Jerry knocked our socks off! He not only showed up early, and began to set up in the picnic ground, (a site he had never been to before), but the displays of food and even most importantly the taste was amazing! We had bbq ribs, chicken, baked beans, salad, fruit plate, and his incredibly awesome mango macadamia bread and desserts. He brought the set up, plates, cups, plasticware, and even helped us set up a few of our own extras. He brought lemonade and flavored water, in beautiful dispensers. There was no need to supplement. Not only was the food awesome, but Jerry helped us to pack up leftovers, which were consumed the next day. He and one helper did it all. He is a character extraordinaire, and adds to the event! Friends are still talking about the great food. Hats off to Kona Jerry! This is a highest recommendation. read more

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Kona Jerry's came highly recommended but sadly it was a bust. The company couldn't be bothered to respond via email or phone for a quote! Why bother advertising and putting a contact form on your website if you don't call back. But, the worst was he was obviously not busy. How do I know? On my last call he accidentally answered then put his phone down thinking he declined the call. I heard his whole conversation shooting the breeze about absolutely nothing! If you have that time you have time to answer and say, "Oh, I don't have that date available or My prices are X" or whatever. Basically, avoid them. If they treat potential customers bad how will they treat the actual event? read more

I have been to several events where Kona Jerry has catered and I even had him cater for my dad's celebration of life when he passed away. At his events I have had chicken, pulled pork, ribs, ranchero style beans, macaroni salad, potato salad, and more! My friend is in LOVE with the papaya vinaigrette and wishes she could have it on all her salads. Also, a lot of people mentioned how much they loved the ribs and how the meat just falls right off the bone! My favorites are his pulled pork and mango macadamia nut bread. I crave them all the time. He also makes delicious mango punch and refreshing fruit infused water. His spreads for events are beautiful. He will lay out flowers on the display and he features two amazing fruit spreads. One with sliced fruit (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, etc) and another with tropical fruit (mangoes, papayas, dragonfruit, and some I have never even seen or heard of before). I can't say enough how impressed I am with his professionalism, delicious food, beautiful displays, and his warm and welcoming personality. I would recommend him for any type of event you need to plan. read more

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I was told by word of mouth to try this place out. With all of the Covid-19 issues causing people to be shut in, we are big fans of supporting local business. They deliver, they do pick up, but most importantly, they smoke some DELICIOUS BBQ!!!! The beans and cole slaw were fresh and tasted great. The chicken and ribs were smoked and seasoned well. The tossed salad was extremely good and the dressing was even better. I have to say we are very impressed by the whole experience. Thank you for being open and providing great home cooked meals during this time. read more

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I am a professional chef, and have pretty high standards. But Jerry exceded all my expectations. Hands-down, the best BBQ catering I've had in my life. I booked him for a party of ~50 people and Jerry's catering was the highlight. EVERYONE wanted his details to book him for their events. He's also extremely professional, friendly, and very easy to work with. I couldn't recommend him more highly! read more

Kona Jerry's BBQ was my caterer for my wedding and ALL of my guests were talking about how good the food was and kept asking for his info and business card. The brisket was my favorite, but everything was fantastic. He even did a tasting and went above and beyond. read more

Kona Jerry was amazing from the first time we reached out, to the tasting, all the way to our wedding. He went above and beyond to make our wedding in Big Sur a success! He took the time to make a site visit to make sure everything would go smoothly and was very responsive when we had questions. Hands down he is the best barbeque we have ever had and numerous guests shared the same statement! We also is one of the very few vendors we worked with that isn't trying to nickel and dime you which was much appreciated! Highly recommend!! read more

Delicious! Friendly! We received an excellent lunch of BBQ chicken, ribs and brisket served with beans, coleslaw and rolls for 40. Jerry was so easy to work with. We will be calling him again! read more

From the moment we met Kona Jerry for our first wedding tasting, we knew he was the one. It was love at first bite. Holy smokes, this man knows his BBQ! As a very picky meat eater, even I was drooling over the to-die-for ribs! He sent us home with plenty of leftovers so we could enjoy the salad, exotic fruits, perfectly cooked meats, and that AMAZING macadamia nut bread. We just had our wedding and Kona Jerry and his team were absolutely amazing. Kona Jerry worked with us on a fun customized menu and helped me include my favorite Thai dessert, mango sticky rice. He even searched all over the area to find me mangos in season that week, what a gem! The spread was beautiful, the team was on point with everything, and our wedding guests could not get enough! They are still talking about the best ribs they've ever had. You can't go wrong with Kona Jerry! read more

Kona Jerry's out of the American Legion Hall in Marina! Delicious brisket that was juicy, smoky, and tender. Smoked chicken that remained moist. Usually, BBQ places lean more towards red meat but the chicken held its own. The side beans and slaw were solid--not fancy but complimentary to the food. The additional green salad was crisp and fresh. We were pleasantly thrilled with the quality. We are torn about telling others that they will run out but we want them to stay in business forever! A secret jewel in Marina. read more

I cannot recommend Jerry enough. In my wedding planning I was really lost and felt like I was being jerked around left and right - but then I met Jerry. He was by far the most honest, reasonable, and knowledgeable vendor I had come across. I was even more delighted after visiting with him and trying his food - it's amazing. We did the chicken and ribs at our wedding and our guests absolutely raved about it. In the week following our wedding, we continued to receive loads of positive feedback on our wedding food! Our guests also raved about Jerry himself. He and his team were professional, warm, and just did an incredible job all around. Jerry knows what he's doing - he also rescued me in a few other areas - I found my bartender and baker through him too! He even delivered some ice to the venue in a last minute pinch. I hope to have an opportunity to work with Jerry again - or at least get another chance to have his food! Thank you for everything! read more

Kona Jerry helped cater our wedding over Labor Day weekend last year. It's rare that you find someone with a true passion for what they do and Jerry gets a lot of joy from people enjoying his food. We got rave reviews from many of our wedding guests and overall had a fantastic experience working with Jerry. Would highly recommend him, everything we tasted was delicious! read more

We recently hosted a week long reunion for 3 generations of family members from around the country. Each night we used a different restaurant/caterer to provide dinner for 40 people. Kona Jerry's was one of those caterers. The BBQ was one of our very favorite dinners of the week. Ribs, chicken and brisket, baked beans, potato salad, rolls and a green salad with Jerry's wonderful salad dressing. Everything was delicious. One of the families was from Texas and they claimed it was as good as any Texas BBQ. That's quite a compliment. Jerry was great to work with. I highly recommend Kona Jerry's and we will use them again in the future. read more

Kona Jerry's can be summed up in one word: DEEEEEELICIOUS! I hired KJ and his team to cater a fundraiser for about 200 executives in the fruit and veggie industry. Our event was country rock themed, so BBQ was a natural addition. And though we wanted hometown BBQ, we also wanted to keep it light, and offer a variety of fruits and veggies. KJ did the job, and our guests LOVED the food! The rotisserie smoker he uses for the meats and veggies is absolutely DYNAMITE! The flavor goes through and through, and because of his cooking technique it keeps the meat light and healthy. Much better than fried food. Him and his team came early and cooked on-site as guests arrived, which was memorable in itself. Working with him leading up to the event was a breeze as well. He was always responsive and easy to get in touch with for questions. He also developed a custom menu for our event to highlight fruits and veggies, and worked within my minimal non-profit budget. It was fabulous from beginning to end, so I will definitely be keeping in mind for future events! P.S. Waiting for photos from the photographer, but will share some of the food when I have. In the meantime, GET YOU SOME! :-) read more

We had Kona Jerry cater the Welcome BBQ during our wedding weekend at Gardener Ranch (Carmel Valley, CA) in August 2016 and everything was nothing short of flawless and absolutely DELICIOUS! With my then-fiancé being a huge BBQ nerd (he smokes his own meats), we were looking for legit BBQ but were not sure what we'd find in the Carmel / Monterey-area. So we were SO excited to have come across Kona Jerry via Yelp. And after seeing that Jerry had spent a good amount of time in Hawaii, we were even more excited as my family has some Hawaiian roots and wanted to incorporate some of those flavors and dishes in our food throughout the weekend. Kona Jerry more than happily obliged, adding in Chicken Long Rice, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and Mac Salad to our menu!! From our initial "tasting" (where Jerry let us not only taste food, but also bring home leftovers enough to feed a village) through the actual Welcome BBQ, both the service and quality exceeded our expectations. Jerry confidently told us multiple times that he would be a tough act to follow, and he was absolutely right. Our guests raved about everything, and particularly loved the whole smoked pig, smoked brisket, and his signature mango macadamia nut bread. Jerry also set up a beautiful buffet line and put huge smiles on our guests' faces as they passed through. read more

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Kona Jerry has catered pretty large (about 100 people) BBQ parties for me over the past 4 years at least three times. Everyone consistently raves about how good his food is. We've had ribs, brisket, and chicken - along with his excellent beans, salad, and bread - each time, and it is always consistently excellent. Also, Jerry is super easy to work with. He is always clear about the details and cost, and is always on time. He is a super person and super chef. Kona Jerry is my BBQ guy for life! read more

I have used Kona Jerrys for a couple of my work BBQ's (construction).I am very pleased with him and his whole team. The set up is beautiful and the food was all everyone could talk about. I had a 3 meat 2 salad lunch. Fed the crew and everyone had a great time. He is so nice and makes the event feel more like family bbq time. I recommend him if anyone is looking to use for an event. read more

Jerry has the best food stand at the Monterey Farmers Market, hands down. Jerry and his helpful team serve up melt in your mouth tri tip, smokey ribs, and home-comforting hulihuli-like chicken. All meat selections are perfect without any condiment or BBQ sauce but the sauce they provide does rock the pallate, no doubt. Plates are served with their potato salad and baked beans, reasonably priced for the quality they deliver. But what is hulihuli?? Chicken the way Hawaii folks like their rotisserie chicken. And yes, Jerry is from Kona so he is the man to trust. Others are catching on because the line is getting longer and the regulars are increasing! Not only do they bring Monterey awesome dinner-to-go on Tuesday nights, they also cater amazing specialties, according to their website. If you don't make it out to farmer's market often you should definitely make a special trip next Tuesday to pick up some dinner from Jerry. read more

We ordered from Kona Jerry's last week for a department appreciation luncheon and it was fantastic! We placed an order for 17 people and had enough leftovers to share with the entire office. Jerry was very sweet and accommodating when I ran late for the pick up. He helped load everything into my trunk and even gave us a massive container of bbq sauce - just in case. I suggest Kona Jerry to anyone in the Monterey area who needs catering. He's a fantastic chef, good businessman, and very kind person. Now for the food. That brisket. Wow. I can't even begin to explain how delicious it was! It just melted in your mouth. The chicken was fantastic (didn't need any bbq sauce at all!). The salad dressing was delicious. Everything was just so good! read more

Kona Jerry's catered my friends wedding over the weekend. The staff were friendly and the food was amazing!! The mango bread was out of this world!! Thank you guys! read more

We had Kona Jerry out to cater an event at our home in Carmel Valley. We went with his menu recommendation for the Brisket, Memphis coleslaw, Mango macadamia nut bread and many other tasty items! Not only was the food amazing but we and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed Kona Jerry and his staff. We told him what the colors were and the theme for the event, he went above and beyond with the presentation of the food. First class presentation and food. I'd recommend him for any occasion. He did food for 150 at our home and made it look easy. Way to go Kona! Chad & Court read more

Kona Jerry catered my wedding in July and I could have not picked a better caterer. He was very responsive to emails and the whole process. The food was presented beautifully and it was fresh and amazing. Hands down some of the best food I have ever eaten (My family and friends still mention how great the food was). Him and his helper were on top of everything and kept everything clean and presentable. I recommend kona Jerry BBQ to everyone! Thank you for your amazing service! read more

If you want BBQ that is hands down better than anything you have ever tasted then Kona Jerry is your guy! We hired Kona Jerry for our daughters wedding in 2015, guests still talk about how wonderful the food was! So much better than your typical wedding food! We also used him for a family gathering last August and as to be expected.. Jerry outdid himself! The food was amazing! We will continue to recommend Jerry as he is the best there is! read more

I love ribs! Being from east Tennessee and able to travel from the east coast to the west from the gulf to the great lakes I've searched out every rib joint I could find. I recently attended a wedding reception with 50 or so folks near Monterey, California where a caterer was going to attempt to prepare "Bar-B-Q". I was dreading the disappointment. My hopes picked up when I met the confident chef that talked a good game. Very personable gent that seem to know what he was doing. After an afternoon of smoking and setup the time had come. I got near the head of the line to sample his work. Choosing what should have been some of the worst and best ribs from the display I sat down for the sampling. What he produced was nothing less than spectacular. Succulent tender ribs with a hint of flavors that I didn't expect nor could I identify. Going back for a 2nd and 3rd serving I did manage to lift my head long enough to ask others if this was my imagination or were others enjoying these as much as I. THEY WERE! They made my top five list and yes I do have one. If you need a barbecue caterer this is your man. read more

Jerry catered our Randy Froh Foundation yesterday and the crowd went crazy over his food. There were 400 ppl to feed and the event went seamlessly. Wonderfully delicious. Jerry"s warm personality and his efficient professional staff really made the event. Thanks Jerry I will for sure be using you in the future!! read more

It was such a pleasure working with Kona Jerry's for our son's wedding rehearsal dinner! Jerry returned my call right away and gave me all the information I needed, then invited me for a tasting of all his food. My husband, son and I were wowed by his BBQ skills! The chicken, brisket, ribs and pork belly were all superb (and we have family in Texas so we've been to some top BBQ spots!). We selected the chicken and brisket for our dinner, and the guests were all gushing. The Memphis cole slaw had a delightful kick; the papaya seed dressing was amazing and the green salad exceptionally fresh; the ranchero beans were some of the best I've ever had; our guests loved trying all the funky tropical fruits (and a few familiar varieties such as pineapple and mango), and last but absolutely not least--the mango macadamia nut bread was moist and delicious. Oh, and how could I forget the Mango Ginger Lemonade? My guests were all raving about it all. Jerry showed up when he said he would and his staff was professional and friendly. He had plenty of food and the presentation was lovely. Jerry was so friendly and many of my guests enjoyed chatting with him and hearing his secrets for great BBQ. You won't be disappointed hiring Kona Jerry! read more

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We had Kona Jerry out to our farm for an event tonight and it was out of this world delicious! The ribs are something I'll dream about for years to come along with his mango macadamia nut bread!!! But even more exceptional than his food, Jerry has such a great rapport with his guests and makes a point to connect with people and make sure they are REALLY enjoying their food experience (and believe me it is an experience). I can't wait until we can have Jerry up to the property for another event. read more

Two years in a row and counting, Jerry replaced our previous caterer for a 65-person racing event each year, and it has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. We've ordered the BBQ brisket, ribs and chicken, and they were all amazingly tender, juicy and flavorful because unlike other caterers, he cooked them fresh on-site in his custom smoker. Our outdoor event was treated to the aroma of roasted meats as our event came closer to lunch time and people were jumping to get in line for the food. The smokiness of the brisket and ribs and the crispy roasted chicken were all juicy and packed with flavor. The cole slaw tasted creamy and delicious, and went perfectly with the BBQ. The baked beans with sun-dried tomatoes, potato salad and papaya seed dressing on the tossed green salad were also great complements to the menu. A huge exotic fruit plate, fresh baked rolls and an incredible mango macadamia nut bread rounded out this amazing course nicely. Jerry is always on time and reliable, and we have nothing but good things to say about his business. Our attendees were extremely happy and commended us frequently on how great Jerry's food was. We will be going for a third next year! read more

If you want to have a great party with great food with even better service Kono Jerrys is the place. I placed my order from 3000 miles away and a few very enjoyable phone calls everything was set. I recieved nothing but rave reviews for the food and service. My only regrets was that I couldn't be there read more

Jerry just did our company X-Mas event BBQ ! WOW ! This is the 2nd time we have used Jerry and we couldnt be happier. Highly professional and the absolute BEST BBQ! We will be using jerry - for a very long time! read more

kona Jerry's chickens are the best! We never tasted chicken that good in our lives. One of the reasons we visit the Peninsula so often (sometimes as often as one week out of each month) is because of his cooking. If I were a chicken, I would surely volunteer to fling myself into his creative hands and become famous. Thank you, Jerry, for being consistently fabulous! read more

This past Saturday, we had a 50 person wedding reception at our home and backyard in Monterey, California. We selected Kona Jerry to cater our event and we absolutely could not be more happy with the wonderful work that he did. We first met Jerry at the Monterey Farmer's Market and knew from the start that he would be perfect. His tri-tip is absolutely amazing and is even better the next day, his salads are made from scratch and he brings all the skills of a professional chef in a real, down-to-earth way. We were very very specific and detailed in terms of what we wanted for the event and what we were asking for required a lot of flexibility on Jerry's part. He fulfilled all of our requests to a T, surpassing our expectations by far. He even received a standing ovation from our guests and his incredibly warm personality was a big factor in making our day all that it was. Our menu was Jerry's incredible tri-tip, his beautiful pulled-pork, magnificent coleslaw, wonderful potato salad and we also had a seafood bar of smoked salmon (served in slabs!), giant prawns and Jerry's smoked halibut served in artichoke cups. He did all this at a reasonable cost and there was plenty of food (and leftovers for days!). When Jerry says 'Nobody's going to go hungry!', he means it! Thanks for everything Jerry! Your charm and commitment to quality is amazing. Highly recommended!! read more

If you love BBQ this guy is a must! His BBQ is hands down the best on the Peninsula! The ribs, chicken, tri-tip, and brisket are all amazing! Jerry is very nice and doesn't skimp on the portions. Always has a line at Farmers Market. This is the same Kona Jerry who used to be at Bruno's Market. read more

Best Prime Rib ever as reported by numerous Marine Officers after Kona Jerry catered our annual Mess Night. The Prime Rib was perfect, and was supported by a great selection of fresh local flavors. Kona was a fantastic partner making the evening a great success. From the Major General to First Lieutenant the unanimous opinion of all attendees was, Best Mess Night in their Marine Corps career. Kona worked with us for several months and had great insight and advice into making the evening perfect. Serving 200 Marines and Guests in the historic Monterey State Park his team hit the mark. The grilled asparagus was great, the spinach strawberry salad was excellent, the baked potatoes and sourdough were spot on, but the coup de main was the prime rib. Generous portions of perfectly seasoned and cooked prime rib were served up to very satisfied guests. Not only is Jerry an excellent chef, he is a great actor. Jerry played his part with aplomb, parading the beef before a skeptical president of the Mess, and winning him over with a superior cut and dressed prime rib. Kona nailed his part in the pageantry of this traditional military dinner. Jerry, Thank You. read more

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We had Kona Jerry cater our company picnic at the Monterey Fairgrounds. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. We will use them again for future events. read more