Bryan catered our NYE party for 16 guests and it was an absolute hit! The Poke and Chicken were…read morethe highlights of the evening with the Red Velvet Cake and Macadamia Nut Pie for dessert being slam dunks! Bryan was quick to reply, patient as we changed the menu many times, and helped address all our concerns leading up to the big day! Thank you Bryan for the delicious food and amazing memories!

Our swim club was in Kona for a state championship. We wanted to do a nice team dinner. Anthony at…read moreFirestone catering was super helpful, super reliable, right on time, reasonable prices, and best of all, excellent food. He delivered more food than we had expected, and everybody was completely stuffed. Really enjoyed his rosemary roasted chicken, his version of Macaroni salad, our swimmers decimated the pesto penne... but the thing that personally made me the happiest was the purple sweet potatoes, done to perfection! Sweet potatoes are such an excellent food for athletes. And Anthony's potatoes were just right with a tiny hint of salt, perfectly cooked, not soggy, but also not dry. Can I just say this man delivers gorgeous sweet potatoes! He also arrived with extra tinfoil pans for us to keep everything double insulated and warm. Arrived 10 minutes early to deliver the food which put my mind at ease. He sent me pictures of his progress as he was cooking so I felt like I got to see things coming together. Best caterer I've ever worked with.

We hosted our wedding and reception at Papa Kona Events. Wow! Planning the wedding was extremely…read moreeasy and done entirely via email with our amazing day-of coordinator, Chey. Pricing was reasonable especially compared to other venues on the Big Island. When it came time for the wedding, rehearsal and reception, everything went smoothly and according to plan. The food at the reception was great. I would recommend this event space for anyone hosting a destination wedding in Hawaii.

As a wedding planner, I've had the pleasure of working with Papa Kona Events for both onsite…read moreweddings and off-site catering, and they continue to be one of my favorite teams to collaborate with. Their professionalism, communication, and consistency make such a difference throughout the planning process, and my couples always rave about the experience. Papa Kona's onsite events are always beautifully executed--seamless service, attentive staff, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that creates an unforgettable celebration. When we've partnered with them for off-site catering, the quality remains just as exceptional. They arrive fully prepared, their team is organized and efficient, and the food is consistently outstanding. Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a larger wedding, they handle every detail with care. As a planner, having reliable vendor partners is essential, and Papa Kona Events truly delivers. Their team is friendly, flexible, and solution-oriented, which makes wedding days smooth and stress-free for everyone involved. I highly recommend them for any couple looking for exceptional service and delicious cuisine on the Big Island.

Excellent experience! 5 stars all around. John is an amazing photographer -- I contacted him to do…read morelisting photos and aerial footage for my upcoming listing in Kona. He is detail-oriented, professional, communicative and excellent at his craft! I appreciated his timely edits and uploads and how he checked in with me and ensured I knew how to navigate the portal that he uploaded the photos to. With his help, my listing will be standing out against the competition. I look forward to using his services again on my future listings. Thank you John!

Wow amazing photos! This is my 2nd time working with John. He coordinated our beach permit and…read morebeach access and did his due diligence to ensure we would not encounter any issues. He was wonderful with our 2 year old boy who did not want to cooperate and managed to capture some great shots even without his cooperation. Our photos turned out great and we are so happy with them. I highly recommend Kona Creative Images!

It's almost one-year to the day that my husband and I arrived at Holualoa Inn for our honeymoon and…read moreI'm realizing that I never left a review. This place was absolutely dreamy and the staff was so kind. We stayed in the cottage and really loved the privacy it offered. We had our own spacious lanai to watch the sunrise each morning. Breakfast was delicious and fresh. They made special accommodations for us vegetarians which I greatly appreciated. Coffee was so good and the view from the dining table was breathtaking. As far as location, you're definitely a little off the beaten path which is what we wanted. There are some small shops and restaurants to walk to, but for the most part you'll probably be hopping in your car to head to the beach and busier parts of the island. Hawaii is meant to be explored, no matter what inn or hotel you decide to make your home base. But Holualoa Inn is truly magical and I'll never forget my time there.

Great new place in the charming town of Holualoa! This has everything atmosphere, excellent food…read moreand wonderful service! The menu is small but said they gain items to their menu. The staff was all so friendly. The garden area was so elegant and charming. Cannot wait to go back!

We loved working with Jon!!! We are so grateful to have had him with us on our wedding day. He…read morecaptured so many special moments during the welcome dinner and wedding day in a really beautiful, artistic way. On the day of, he was chill, fun to work with, and gave just enough direction. We will treasure the videos we have from him forever, they truly bring back the magic of the day and were worth every penny!!

Jon is an incredible photographer. My husband and I are very camera shy and his easy-going…read morepersonality and professional demeanor made us so comfortable on our wedding day! He delivered an amazing, thorough set of well-edited photos incredibly quickly (the sneak peek came within a week and the entire album - which we are obsessed with - came within a month). His second shooter, Adriana, was also so easy to get along with and got some great shots. We hired him for photography, but I have no doubt that if we had hired him for videography it would have been a great experience too! Thank you so much, Jon, for being such an amazing part of our day!

We were so excited to work with Alex. We spoke with him multiple times in planning for our wedding…read moreand he seemed to understand our vision. Our initial conversations were in February, in preparation for our December wedding. We were expecting our first child in June and wanted to have everything in place in advance of the birth. Alex assured us we were on his calendar. A few weeks later, he sent a contract that incorrectly named the groom and lacked important details. After many times contacting him to make the changes, we finally got in touch by phone in early May. At the time he was experiencing family challenges, but again assured us we were on his calendar and that he would get a contract to us as soon as he could. In September, now less than 3 months before our wedding and juggling a 3 month old child, we reached out to finalize our contract with him and he has still not responded, even to say he would not be able to complete the contract. We contacted him by phone, email, and text - twice - but to no avail. We felt totally left in a lurch and scrambling to find a replacement so close to "go time". We hope that Alex's family is safe and healthy and wish him the best. He was kind and passionate about his work, and seemed to be a really great human. However, we cannot recommend him as a photographer and in the end feel extremely frustrated by the experience.

Alex is an amazing and talented photographer! I would give him 10 stars if I could! His customer…read moreservice was outstanding and he really put extra time and effort into his work. You can really tell that he is passionate about his job and his pictures really showcased how artistic he is. He called me about a week before my wedding to learn a little bit about us and what type of backgrounds and poses we preferred. He also gave us some great tips to prepare us for our poses on our wedding day. Alex was very genuine, warm, friendly and made us feel very comfortable when we met him in person on the day of our wedding. He was also very accommodating and went out of his way to fulfill our requests for some of the poses and type of backgrounds we wanted. He took some gorgeous sunset pictures of us that I am absolutely in love with! I received so many compliments from all our friends and family about his beautiful pictures. Also, he kept in touch with us before and after the wedding to give us information and he kept us updated on the status of our photos. He responded very quickly to any questions or concerns via text and email. In addition, he was very prompt to send us all the edited photos. He has beyond exceeded our expectations. The money was definitely worth it for the quality of our photos and the great service. Overall, my husband and I are very happy with all of our wedding pictures. I would definitely recommend Alex Klarc Photography to anyone that wants beautiful pictures and outstanding customer service. Thank you, Alex, for capturing all the special moments on our wedding day!

I used So Classic Photo Bus for my son's 1st birthday and it was awesome! All my guests had a great…read moretime with all the props that Come with the rental. The quality of the prints were excellent. We were even able to get a custom label for our prints. Not only that, Monica sent me the files of all the pics taken so I had digital copies too. Monica was super easy to work with and very responsive to my questions via email/text. I would highly recommend!

So Classic Photo Bus is simply AMAZING!! Monica is so organized and made our wedding such a fun…read moreand special day for us and our guests! Monica absolutely captured our vision when specializing our photo strips to match our wedding theme and our guests had the BEST time taking pictures and getting an awesome photo souvenir from our wedding. We heard our guests RAVE about the photo booth for days after the big event! I am so happy with the entire process and can't wait to see the photo book I ordered!!