Celebrations catering just helped us with our destination wedding and reception over the weekend…read moreand they more than exceeded our expectations! They were prompt, professional and the food was beautiful and incredible! Everything was perfect and would definitely recommend and use them over and over again!!!! So pleased!

For our daughter's Maui wedding in late June, she decided to use Celebrations Catering…read more Celebrations is part of the empire of the famous Maui chef and restaurateur Bev Gannon. It was a great decision. The wedding and reception were outside, at the oceanfront with waves crashing in the background, late afternoon into evening. The food was fabulous. I'll let the menu speak for itself: Passed appetizers: - Strawberry and pineapple skewers - Coconut shrimp with marmalade - Brie and mushroom in pastry cup with mango chutney - Kalua pork pot stickers with BBQ sauce - plus a terrific sushi and sashimi bar. Dinner stations: - "Island Favorites Buffet." Kalbi ribs, macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi with passionfruit beurre blanc, wasabi potato casserole, and sugar snap peas with sesame and ginger. - "Carving Station and Salads." Sirloin of beef and pork loin, with mint jelly, Maui Gold pineapple chutney, and horseradish sauce. Hawaiian sweet bread rolls. Upcountry baby Romaine with Kula corn, dried mango, toasted macadamia nuts, and citrus vinaigrette. Marinated Kamuela tomatoes, shaved Maui onions, and Surfin Goat dairy cheese crumble. - "Stir Fry Station." Beef, shrimp, scallops, chicken, tofu, an assortment of vegetables, Soba noodles, penne pasta, jasmine rice, ginger garlic sauce, lemongrass sauce and spicy coconut sauce. - And the shusi/sashimi bar continued through dinner. Dessert was Chef Gannon's famous individual pineapple upside down cakes with vanilla ice cream (with bowls of berries for those that couldn't do the dairy/gluten issue). The presentations, serving setups (ie, marble slabs for the sushi station) and attitude of the staff were all as good as it gets. Even Bev Gannon herself showed up pre-wedding to see how the setup was going.

We were lucky enough to have Chris from Tarragon Catering cater the food for our wedding of 80…read morepeople in September 2022. When we were going through the selection process and tasting each vendor's food, it was clear who had the best and most beautiful presentation (and we tried a lot of great food!). Chris really added a personal touch that I don't think would have existed with some of the larger vendors. We only had a day of wedding coordinator, so all meetings were held with us, and every meeting was met with courtesy and delicious snacks. Chris is not only a chef, but a great host, so he understands exactly what is needed to cater a successful party. It's not only about the food, but it's about the service, and the service at our wedding was also phenomenal. From beginning to end of our process Chris listened to what we wanted, but also made lots of suggestions to help get us thinking. Still when we talk to our friends about our wedding, they still rave about the food, and for us that was the priority. In the end we know we not only made the right decision, but also formed a lifelong connection in the process. We can only hope that he opens up a fine dining restaurant on Maui one day (we can dream), with his wonderful partner Jane. If you want the best and most beautifully presented food served at your next party, you should really reach out to Chris at Tarragon Catering. Mahalo Chris!

I hired Chris for my husband's 60th birthday celebration with all of our grown kids in Maui this…read morepast May. May I also mention our kids are all foodies. So a tough crowd. We planned the menu over the phone and the everything sounded perfectly delicious. Fast forward to the day and night of our celebration. Chris and Jane (his lovely wife) showed up with everything needed for our delicious dinner. Chris thought of everything and we all felt very pampered and very full. Chris' prices were very reasonable and the dinner turned out better than expected and better yet than I had hoped!! We would hire Chris again in a heart beat. Oh, and our kids raced over how delicious everything was. Thank you Chris and Jane for an unforgettable celebration.

We used Garnish for our June 2021 wedding on Maui and they were amazing ! The bar, drinks, and…read morestaff were everything we hoped for. We would hire them again and again

Getting married in Maui? You must hire Garnish Cocktails!!! Beautiful cocktails made with the…read morefreshest ingredients. The display is gorgeous, the staff is friendly and the cocktails are sure to be a show stopper at your next wedding. Steph, the owner is an absolute pleasure. I am so glad I hired Garnish to serve beautiful drinks at my wedding, the guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious and beautiful they were.

Kathy and I have taken cooking classes on several of our trips, so we were excited to experience a…read morefarm-to-table class while in Maui -- not quite knowing what to expect. With the top down in our rented BMW, the drive to the farm was magnificent and set the perfect tone for the day. When we arrived, we were greeted at the gate by Jake, who welcomed us as we waited for the rest of the guests. Once inside the open-air kitchen, Whitney warmly introduced herself and gave us a brief overview of the schedule. Jake then shared an introduction to the land and his farming philosophy. As a former finance manager, I appreciated how clearly he understood both the economics and the regenerative methods that make the farm sustainable and healthy. We began with introductions, sharing where we were from, our names, and what we were grateful for which created an immediate sense of community. Jake then guided us on a tour of the farm, walking us through the plants and trees that would soon become our lunch. We tasted herbs, vegetables, and fruit straight from the earth. His depth of knowledge, from soil health to post-harvest practices was impressive, and he thoughtfully answered every question. After the tour, we moved into meal preparation. Family-style, we chopped, stirred, whisked, and even made our own tortillas. The fresh salsa had a wonderful bite, and preparing the vegetables and eggs ourselves made the meal even more satisfying. To top it all off, we enjoyed a homemade vegan ice cream made with fresh fruit from the farm, the perfect ending. Jake and Whitney were gracious, kind hosts who mingled easily with the group and created an environment that was both educational and welcoming. We highly recommend this class. It was not only delicious, but deeply informative and memorable.

Highly recommend Jacob and Kendell at Maui Gourmet Food. They are truly the best at what they do!…read moreThey are both incredibly kind and hospitable and down to earth. They made our whole family feel so relaxed and comfortable. That was just the start! Then the personalized courses were served. Jacob is a talented, creative and artistic chef!! Everything was above and beyond amazing and delicious. The presentation was beautiful. We all couldn't stop talking about how delicious each dish was. We can't recommend Maui Gourmet Food enough for any of your private chef needs! They are a class act!! Thank you for everything Jacob and Kendell!

Ok my potatoes were cold I mean cold it was just a side of potatoes no complicated order…read more The cook threw them back on grill no smile with a a ladle of butter I'm guessing all I saw is kieuid poured on my already cooked potatoes ! Goji berry bowl so small I'm appalled they work on this one for sure I make my own maybe my recipe would help Ok done ranting if you want comfort like eggs , rice And bacon I guess it's better See you never again ! Yes I tipped and I wanted to like it since I was hungry I'll stop now

CJ catered my backyard birthday party. We had breakfast food for dinner. CJ accommodated my menu…read morepreferences and made great suggestions when I wasn't sure what I wanted. Communication was super easy, mostly done by email with one phone call the day before the party. All the guests LOVED the food, especially the fresh baked pastries, parfaits, and made to order omelettes. It was like a breakfast buffet at a restaurant, except it was in my backyard! CJ and his staff did a great job of setting up, serving and cleaning up. His staff even helped put the favors and centerpieces on the tables and helped me put costumes on my dogs....definitely above and beyond what I expected.

Absolutely Excellent!! The Maui Film Festival has had Kohn and his fun team do 3 of our "LAUNCH"…read moreparties right before the festival begins each year. He is always so much fun to work with.......totally efficient, great food, and super fast clean up. Stella & Barry Rivers, Co-Directors, Maui Film Festival @ Wailea & MACC

Chef John's creation for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary was nothing short of perfection! From…read morethe corn and crab fritters (a must-have) to the delicious mango kale salad and juicy lobster- everything was amazing! The Pineapple Upside Down Cake was reminiscent of what my Great-Grandmother used to make. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to his culinary magic! We will definitely be repeat customers!

Went to a wedding and it was catered by Aloha Events Catering. They set up in the bridal suite of…read moreSugarman Estate and did all the cooking on site. They made the suite smell like food and grease. All our garment bags smelled after the event. The appetizers came out and was barely enough to feed the crowd. I think I saw maybe 6-8 platters total for 70-80ish guests. They served potstickers.. Which were ok. They had fish sauce to dip them in, which didn't work well because it wouldn't soak into the shell of the potsticker. I mean as an hors d'oeuvre I think you should consider things dripping on people while they dip and walk and the flavors soaking into the actual appetizer. The coconut shrimp I never even saw. The ahi tuna was a little bland. I thought it needed more tuna on the cracker. Only 1-2 people served the appetizers and I felt it was lacking for the amount of guests. Maybe they should consider placing the hors d'oeuvre on a table and then serving some of the platters so that people know where to find them and we know all the food that is being served. I felt like the bride and the groom paid for unlimited amounts but didn't see what was actually passed out. I don't think they even saved any of the small bites for the bride and the groom. As for the food for the actual wedding.. The salad, bread, and Mac salad are as you expect. The Mahi Mahi with the salsa was a little dry. The pork was juicy and moist and probably the best dish of the night. The fried rice was also good. I felt like when we were going through the line they were being pretty skimpy with portion size. It's a buffet style.. Might've been better to allow the guests to serve themselves. Anyway, there was a lot of food left.. And some people had to flag them down for seconds because they were putting away the trays full of food without announcing it was ok for seconds and not giving guests a warning for last call.. Where did all the prepared food go?! Especially if it was suppose to be all you can eat buffet?! I felt like this company really tries to skimp you on things.. Items already paid should be set out for guests to enjoy. Especially all the cooked food. Why did guests have to flag you down because you were already cleaning up before serving anyone seconds? They said because of Maui law, they can't pack food to go.. What a weird rule. So apparently all the food was trashed afterwards.. Or taken home by the catering company themselves. I guess we'll never know. They never responded to the bride and grooms inquiries. They just got the business, did a shady job and then disappeared. How convenient. I didn't even pay for any of this and I'm pissed for the people who did. I was at the event as a guest and can say.. Appetizers were sparse... Make sure they tell you how many platters you'll get of each appetizer and then make sure they come out! Also make sure they announce to guests when they'll take away food before they pack and "throw" things away. Make sure you get what you paid for.. Have a family member make sure of it when you're busy with your big day.

Where do I begin with this review, first off Michelle is a GEM...she was like a best friend always…read morethere for you. My fiancée and I had a rough time with a few vendors and Michelle was able to clean it all up and we are SO thankful things worked out the way they did because this day was PERFECT with her in it! She did not miss a beat and she was always there if we needed her, I miss her already! The food was raved about for days, we chose the Filet and sweet onion mashed potatoes and the fresh macadamia nut encrusted fish with the yummy purple mashed potatoes with wok fired vegetables! SO good!! They even made little mini French macaroon's to go along with our cake!! Everything was perfect! At the end of the evening Michelle cleaned everything up for us so we didn't even have to think about it, she took care of all our vendors and even had a back up plan for the unexpected rain...I could go on for days about how amazing Michelle and the whole staff at Aloha Events is. For someone planning a wedding near or far choose Aloha Events, their food is AMAZING and is not your typical "wedding" food, the staff is top notch and the professionalism throughout the whole process was above and beyond!! Thank you Michelle and everyone at Aloha Events for making our day so stress-free and seamless...and YUMMY!!! xoxo J&J

Cutting Edge Catering provided the food and beverage service at my wedding at Olowalu Plantation…read moreHouse. The food was absolutely amazing. Many people approached me during and after the wedding to tell me this is the best meal they've had on Maui, and just in general for a long time. Some particularly outstanding bits - the octopus leg was so tender and nicely smoked, the poke on rice crackers delicious, and the way they cooked their steak in the surf and turf entree was magical. My mother asked me if this wagyu from Japan, and I said no, haha. Multiple people asked me how did they prepare meat so flavorful and tender. They also had this fruit water which was so refreshing and delightful as well. Initially I was really wary of their tasting menu price, but I'm really glad I went with them. Chef Brian was really approachable and nice, and took my notes and incorporated them into the menu. The catering team on staff was also amazing. People told me they were impressed with the speed and professionalism of the staff!

I have worked for many years as a videographer (HI FOCUSED Cinematography) in the wedding industry…read morehere on Maui, so when it came time for our wedding, I had long known who I wanted to be a part of  our vendor dream team.  Truly the best of the best offered here on Maui!   Cutting Edge is known for being the best in the business here.   We appreciated that we had a personal call with the chef to answer some of our questions before even in contract to help solidify our menu choices. Jessica was prompt to respond to our inquiry and multiple additional questions that followed. On the day of the event, Cutting Edge Catering went above and beyond our already high expectations.   From the venison skewers, ceviche and tacos for apps, to the chef's serving of macadamia nut crusted mahi and braised brisket, every item was delectable and visually pleasing. The staff were attentive and kind throughout the entirety of our elopement while staying on time with our timeline for each course. Even our venue owner complimented the kitchen cleanliness following their departure. Our guests continue to rave of our wedding meal months after the event stating it was the best wedding food they have ever had! Mahalo for a great dining experience!  5 stars all the way!!!