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    4.6 (57 reviews)
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    Driven for pickup
    Derek Y.

    Order my Thanksgiving Turkey, First time here, use to go to Zippy's. The difference is the Turkey is ready to eat, you don't have to warm it up. Everything was really fast 10min in line drive thru. Very organized, a lot of people directing traffic. They even had a live band playing music. Load everything in your car. Pick up was at the Okinawa Center in Waipio. Will definitely go back next year. Aloha, Derek

    Hour 5 minutes and still waiting for my turkey package
    Kristi U.

    This is fn ridiculous. Pick up time was at 2pm. Just passed the puck up site at 150 and the line of cars is crazy. A long line of cars on the main road and a long line of cars across the street. Still across the street, 45 minutes later. Noone is moving. Wow! I made it across the street hour 5 minutes later. I'm about to lose it. I'm thirsty, it's hot, I'm hungry and pretty soon I need to go to the bathroom...what's goring on...there better be a turkey package with my name on it! That's all I'm gonna say! Hour 15 minutes have passed and still waiting in a long line of cars...to be continued... I'm back after waiting 1 hour 20 minutes pass my turkey pick up time, I finally got my food. Was told that they were waiting for the turkey to be delivered. I will think twice about ordering next year.

    Ham with raisins
    Kristin C.

    I'm excited to share this review. The Catered Experience food was exceptional, and the customer care was even more. I was planning our company Thanksgiving Luncheon for 45 people and was told about a special that The Catered Experience was having if I signed a contract by a certain time. So this special was $26.35 pp for all Thanksgiving fixings plus prime rib and fish. It was July, I got their email via their website and emailed my Thanksgiving order not needed until November. Wendy from Customer Service replied promptly, got the contract to me, accepted my cc payment and we were all set, can't get any easier than that! Wendy always replied right away to my questions, and was great at communicating any of my special requests. The day before our delivery was set, I had to increase the headcount and Wendy happily obliged. Rafael was our delivery person, out of courtesy, he called to let me know that he was on his way. He brought all of the food upstairs to our office in an insulated rollaway to keep the food hot. He introduced himself, and placed our food on the counters while he named each dish, the sauces and explained what they are for. The prime rib was the highlight, it was warm and we requested to have it pre-cut for easy serving. This prime rib was juicy and tender enough to use a pIastic knife. Pretty decent for prime rib that wasn't cut fresh from under a warmer. It was fall apart soft, and had a nice browning to it, just the way I like it. The crust on the prime rib was flavorful, and not salty, each piece had some of that delicious crust. There was so much food, the typical turkey, stuffing, gravy, ham, all very good, the best thanksgiving catered food I've had. The macadamia nut crusted fish with ginger sauce wiped out, another favorite of the party. I ordered for 45, but could have probably fed an additional 10 people. I normally plan our Thanksgiving lunch at work, and we have it at the office most times. With The Catered Experience, they brought the food upstairs, and that was a pleasant surprise. I usually have to meet the caters downstairs with a pushcart to bring the food upstairs myself. The price $26.35 pp, is what I would typically pay for our company Thanksgiving meal WITHOUT the prime rib and fish. Can't beat the food, of the 17 years planning our parties, this was the most value for the price. Thank you to Wendy, and Rafael for your friendly service and for making our gathering a success!

    A Catered Experience provided superb service during my baby's first birthday lu'au. They were on time, they were well staffed, they were considerate about our timeline and how they set aside extra food for people to take home. The food was delicious, warm, and presented beautifully. Thank you to the team who serviced our event, you guys were great!

    Lori I.

    From the same parent company as Zippy's is "A Catered Experience". My notes: professional/quick response to my email. prompt delivery. free delivery to nearby area. very reasonable prices. large portions. great food. not the best ever but pretty good for catering. kalbi and ham were surprisingly good. sushi and potato salad were junk. they provide plates,forks, and napkins. I had to provide SERVING UTENSILS. no headache. pay ahead of time, sign contract. DONE. Prices start at $6.95/head for Menu A, minimum 25 people. I got the deluxe Menu D which was $11.75/head and I have leftovers for the next month. LUNCH/DINNER MENU D (DELUXE) Barbecue Kal Bi Short Ribs Mochiko Chicken Baked Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce Fried Noodles Assorted Sushi (Maki, Teppo Maki, Inari) Steamed White Rice Tossed Salad with Dressing Potato Salad

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    Great food. I decided to go the bento option for my son's graduation. Everyone loved it and said it tasted great.

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    We had Bobby cater our wedding in November and the food was such a hit! We would recommend them…read moreover and over again! Our experience with Bobby started with private a tasting in their lounge of a few of the things we were hoping to have on our menu. We tried two mains, a salad and a few sides... when I say everything was a smash it, i really mean it! Our package included a third main and we honestly told him he could pick what to bring because obviously he knows how to cook- it'd be impossible to choose! For our wedding we had the kalbi shortribs, garlic shrimp, and huli huli chicken for our mains. Our salad was the one with the warm bacon dressing (OMG DELICIOUS), and we also had truffle mashed potatoes, a ratatouille, rice and i think 3 appetizers. It was ALL so good. Our guests have been raving about it since. Not only was the food to die for, but also the service before and during the wedding too! we had a few dietary restrictions to accommodate and Bobby was so easy to work with and already had ideas ready to go. Then there's the wait staff - who brought my husband and I full plates of everything first, before anyone else. So many people say they don't get to eat at their own weddings and they made sure that DIDNT happen to us. I was still so anxious that I didn't clear my plate but everything i DID eat was just as good as the tasting. The staff stayed and helped my coordinator for the rest of the night as well. After dinner they boxed up all the leftover food for us to take home and I was so happy for that! Since I didn't eat a ton at my own wedding I got to house all of the leftovers with our families. The taste, the value, the service... it really can't be beat. We've already decided we'll be tracking down his foodtruck whenever we can!

    BRUH....!!!! This guy can COOK!! I make fried noodles but his fried noodles is my favorite one in…read morethe whole wide world. Of course his other foods are great but I don't cook the dishes he makes which is why I'm pointing out the fried noodles. I love that this man is personable and you can really tell the love and passion that goes into his dishes. Rob is such a respectable man and very friendly. You need to inquire on his catering services because apparently he doesn't disappoint. Follow him on Instagram so you can keep up where he's at. Go get 'um!

    Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering - Closed for vacation! They won't be back until August 20, 2024.

    Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering

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    5/5/26 Found it hard to believe that I've never been here considering it has been around forever…read more I was wanting some sweet & sour spareribs which I normally get from Zippy's but they did not have it as a special that day. I read online from several foodies that Ige's has the best on the island and it was their Tuesday special. Easy to find, behind Cutter Ford, past Napa Auto Parts to the end of the building. They are a hole in the wall with a huge parking lot that can get pretty full. I was fortunate to find one right in front. It was just after noon & I was expecting a long line but no, no line. In fact, there were only 2 people at each counter window. They also had some other daily specials so I decided on a mixed plate of BBQ beef tips and sweet & sour spareribs. Got to the window and the guy told me the beef tips sold out so I opted for just the spareribs for $15. I was greeted by 2 friendly employees, a lady at the register and a guy, who got the plates. Service was very quick and the prices are cheap to the massive amount of food you get. They mostly take cash and will take credit card, $20 minimum. The plates come wtih you choice of white or brown rice, and mac or toss salad. It also comes with pickled onions, but they'll ask you if you want it. After I picked up my bag, it was pretty heavy, at least a couple of pounds. When I got home, I wasn't wrong. The spareribs filled more than 1/2 the plate! Taste - hands down the best sweet & sour spareribs on the island, better than Zippy's. Flavor was spot on with just the right balance of sweet to sour. The meat was so tender, fall off the bone. Speaking of which, there were very few bones in this dish! Nice surprise since a lot of places serve theirs with lots of bones & meat is not tender. The pickled onions were ono! The plate could easily be shareable, in fact, it lasted me 3 meals+. Ige's is certainly a hidden gem - great tasting food, affordable prices, quick and friendly service, good value. You can also call in your order and you don't have to stand in the long line to get it. They have a separate window past the main entrance with a sign saying, Take-Out Window. I will definitely be back . Support local!

    Lunch plate specials are always ono, with generous portions, enough for 2-3 people to share…read more Turkey special plate on Tuesdays is awesome. The pork teriyaki plate is also great! Chicken heka is also great .

    A Catered Experience - catering - Updated May 2026

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