Tailor Made Catering was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very…read morebeginning, their team was incredible -- organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything turned out perfectly. By the time the big day arrived, they didn't just meet our expectations... they delivered a full "wow" moment for us and our guests. Because our wedding was outdoors, we were a little nervous about keeping everything at the right temperature. We mentioned this early on as a priority, and they absolutely nailed it. It's no small feat considering all the variables that come with an outdoor event, especially in the warm tropical weather of Hawaii, but they handled it flawlessly. The food itself was exceptional -- beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. You could tell how much care went into every dish. And our cake was stunning. It had such a thoughtful, unique flavor profile that included a little nod to New Zealand, which made it feel even more personal and meaningful to us. I honestly can't recommend Tailor Made Custom Catering enough. They did an outstanding job and worked so seamlessly with our wedding planner, Emmarose from TGA, that everything felt effortless on our end. We're so grateful for the part they played in making our day unforgettable.

Chef Bianca and her wonderful team catered our wedding and it was absolutely everything we dreamed…read moreof and more! We met with Chef Bianca earlier this year through our planner for a food tasting, and out of all the tastings, her food definitely stood out in the best way! We ended up selecting our a couple of our appetizers and main courses from that very same appointment. She also offers a diverse and extensive range of menu options and is very flexible with her clients' requests, making it easy to find something that suits your taste buds. During our wedding planning process, my husband and I agreed that food was amongst the top 3 important things to execute for our special day, and Chef Bianca went above and beyond our expectations. From early tasting appointment, to email communication and phone call follow-ups, she was patient, professional and very sweet! She also offered us valuable insight and gave us some advice as well when we were stuck on deciding our appetizers. For us, it was really important finding a chef that brings their own unique flavor and style to their food, as well as being able to highlight a lot of the island's flavors. Overall, everything was a hit! From the the cocktail appetizers, salad, main courses and cupcakes! We even got tons of compliments on the bread. So many of our guests kept raving to us about the food; even some kids who are naturally picky eaters enjoyed everything. We can't thank Bianca and her team enough for catering our special day. Her team was particularly friendly and made sure we were well fed and she even packed us up some food for later (which I was very thrilled about since I didn't get to enjoy all our cupcakes during the reception). The next morning, I tried all the flavors and couldn't decide a favorite because they were all so delicious! Her cupcakes do not even compare to anything I've ever had. If you're considering hiring Tailor Made Custom Catering for your wedding or any event, you definitely should! You will not regret it.

Since Chef Davina has taken over the Galley by the Sea at Hawaii Yacht Club, the food and service…read morehave been absolutely remarkable. It's a completely different dining experience than we've ever had at HYC before. We dined at the Galley last night and started with two appetizers: fried manchego with serrano romesco sauce and a hummus plate. Both were incredible. We had the red wine braised short ribs and cacio e pepe pasta for our main courses. They were perfectly cooked and so good that we wanted to lick our plates clean. The service was excellent. We can't say enough great things about Chef Davina and are so excited to try more of her incredible dishes at the Galley by the Sea!

I had the great fortune of having Davina Day, owner of Gourmet Day, cater my wedding rehearsal…read moredinner and wedding day dinner on 12/18/2014 and 12/19/2014. What a great idea! I had no idea that catered food could be so thoughtfully prepared. She and I were able to communicate for a few months before the event via email and she gave me so many different tasty "sample menus" to choose from. She cooked on-site and even stayed throughout the event. She was lovely and had great attention to detail. Not only was ALL the food a hit (appetizers, dinner, dessert), her presentation of the meal was immaculate. Linens were done well and a water station made the event look sleek. Gourmet Day added so much to the celebration! Mahalo!

The Honolulu Bartending Company is simply the best. Truly. From the very first conversation, Elise…read morebrought such positive energy that we instantly felt at ease. She tuned into our vision right away and offered thoughtful suggestions that fit perfectly with the vibe we wanted for our day. It felt like she genuinely cared about creating something special for us. When the wedding day arrived, Elise absolutely delivered. She showed up prepared, calm, and completely on top of every detail. You could tell she had done her homework. She anticipated the busy moments -- especially right after the ceremony -- and had everything organized so our guests were quickly greeted with a beautiful cocktail in hand. Watching her manage the flow so effortlessly was incredibly impressive. We had asked for cocktails that not only tasted amazing but also looked stunning, and she exceeded every expectation. The drinks were gorgeous, creative, and such a hit with our guests. I also really appreciated how seamlessly she worked with our planner, Emmarose from TGA. They synced so well that everything felt smooth and perfectly coordinated. The bar service was a standout part of our day, and Elise played a huge role in making the whole celebration feel elevated and joyful. Elise and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. If you're looking for the BEST bar service in Hawaii -- someone who brings talent, professionalism, and incredible energy -- The Honolulu Bartending Company is an easy choice. We couldn't recommend them more.

What can I say about Elise and her crew, awesome! Great! Ohana vibes. She bartended for my wedding…read more She is great at communicating with us. I also loved how she sent us the different packages via email and they were affordable, very professional, and easy to understand. She is great at creating a custom package for us based off of what we like to our tasting. She brought all we needed for our event, set, broke down, the works. Mimosa station for pre ceremony was a hit! We didn't want to have to worry about coolers, or ice, or who would refill the water cooler, or juice cooler, or carrying cans of soda of juice. She brought it all. Elise! Mahalo nui loa for being such an awesome addition to our wedding, it's like you are a part of our ohana! I'm definitely gona talk with you when it comes to my retirement party. Aloha! Ka'ohu and Julia Seto 4/5/2025

Matcha Fest... They…read morewere one of the featured biz showcasing their amazing ability of creating something not just the usual but unique and is exactly how they nabbed my attention regardless being at almost the end of the night as they weren't with the cluster of the others but slightly outside of the Fishcake shop where it was slightly dark but boy how they lit my palate with their magical mixture of drinks. Peppermind Mochi Matcha...yes! Using Smirnoff Peppermind along with Mochiko Cream to create this luscious drink the Peppermint Bitters does really make it as well to balance it all as incredibly they had a total of four items to choose from including Banana Mule Matcha, so much fun using my absolute beloved matcha in ways I'd never imagined and so happy to have given them a try thanks to Fishcake as they bring so much amazing small biz together. Thank you!

OMG I'm in Honolulu & stopped in here "I got super lucky" Rain is phenomenal & confident to suggest…read moredrinks & had the courage & knowledge to make it WOW WOW stop in here it's a gem ... Thanks Rain you made the experience a deeelish blast! I'll be back I still have a week lucky!

We booked CIHW for day-of coordination, and it was quite literally the best decision we could have…read moremade. While Jayvee was very helpful during the initial planning stages, a scheduling conflict arose two weeks before our wedding, and we were handed off to Leah. Despite the short notice, Leah took over and was incredibly thorough. We scheduled multiple meetings in those final weeks to ensure she knew our vision inside and out. She immediately began checking in with our vendors to ensure everything was on track. Since we were planning from Canada (not sure why our profile says SF) and had never seen our venue, we did a walkthrough with Leah and Monique once we arrived. By the time we hit the rehearsal the day before, they knew our plans well and were identifying small details we hadn't even thought of. The real "kicker" happened the morning of the wedding: the island and our venue flash flooded, and we were forced to call off the day after hair and makeup were just wrapping up at 8AM. In what would have been a breaking point for most couples, Leah, Monique, and Jayvee were our rocks. They helped calm us down and worked tirelessly with our vendors to reschedule everything. We let them know our venue preferences (no ballrooms or conference rooms, we're in Hawaii!) and they assured us that we would be able to plan something for the next day. In less than 24 hours, they helped us plan an entirely new wedding despite unknowns about the weather. Within hours, they secured a brand-new venue, negotiated the rental of a tent left over from a previous event, coordinated with all vendors to rearrange arrival times and logistics, adjusted floor plans, and rental counts due to a shift in guest attendance, and so much more that we probably don't even know. While the total change in venue and timeline led to some unavoidable delays, we saw Leah and Monique working incredibly hard to pivot and make the day beautiful. They "married" our original vision with these new, emergency arrangements as perfectly as possible. It was also the nicest day we had experienced on the island since landing several days before, a huge blessing. Once we finally made it down the aisle, they kept us on schedule and completely stress-free. Because of them, we were able to actually soak in and enjoy our wedding day, even though everything felt brand new. Having Leah and Monique by our side was a true blessing, we cannot recommend them enough for their expertise, heart, and ability to perform under pressure. Leah, Monique, and Jayvee - we love you!

From the moment I reached out to them a year before my April wedding, I knew I was in good hands…read more We chose the partial planning package, and the level of care, communication, and attention to detail we received felt above and beyond. Jayvee, Chiara, Elena, and Mina were absolutely incredible. They responded to emails promptly, walked us through every detail during planning meetings, and truly listened to what I wanted -elegant and simple. On the big day, they brought that vision to life flawlessly. I didn't have to worry about a thing. They handled everything with calm professionalism and kindness. One moment I'll never forget was when I realized I had forgotten my veil, and the venue was ready to start the ceremony without it. Even after I expressed that I really wanted to wait, they pushed to begin on time. I was feeling pretty heartbroken at the thought of walking down the aisle without something that felt so special to me. Jayvee stepped in and advocated for me without hesitation -she firmly and graciously pushed back multiple times, insisting that we wait. Thanks to her, we delayed the ceremony about 20 minutes until the veil arrived, and I got to walk down the aisle with my veil! I'm forever grateful for that moment. We also had a transportation issue less than a month before the wedding when the shuttle company we had originally booked suddenly bailed on us. It was a stressful moment, but Cherished stepped in immediately, found a reliable replacement, and handled all the coordination. The entire day flowed beautifully, from ceremony to reception, and I received so many compliments from our guests about how stunning and seamless everything felt. Thanks to The Cherished in Hawaii Weddings Team, I was able to be fully present and soak in every moment of the most beautiful day I could have imagined. I truly couldn't recommend them more. Mahalo Cherished!

LOVE LOVE LOVE working with the owner, Jhara & her team! She decorated for our wedding day, gender…read morereveal & babyshower! She's so easy to work with & very talented!! Hire them for your next big event, you won't regret it!

I attended her beginning bartending class at Niu Boutique in Wahiawa, and I had so much fun. Nikki…read moreprovided all the tools and ingredients to make three fun summer drinks, and she provided recipe cards, and easy to follow instructions. She included edible flowers, fresh fruit to finish off the drinks so they were as lovely as they were tasty. The drinks can be made with alcohol or without (mocktails). I would definitely invite her to parties, and she also has a great mobile bar service.

Mocktail for brunch…read more.. Popping up at Core Power Yoga is this super cute bar with menu items to give that much needed boost to your day. Nikki's Sandbar is this adorable yet creative menu items like Cookie Dough Protein Latte to Beetroot Immunity Shot getting that much needed boost after a long week is simply as treating yourself right here. Cherry Zing popped out for me along with being sugar free was nice but it came with GHOST pre-workout it was nice yet light much needed energy for me as I'm been just mentally exhausted...garnished with a dried blood orange this guilt free treat made me feel hydrated as well. She does do parties and various events along with some markets as well but glad to have caught her right here as I start my day with some positive vibes. Thank you!

Went to a party catered by them and service was quick and fun. The food was tasty and looked…read moregorgeous. It was more of a charcuterie style where you pick at things so a little more serving utensils might have been nice. Other than that though, it was a beautiful spread and really added some class to our evening.

Purchased Focaccia bread at the farmers market from Swigs and Grinds. It was marvelous! I just…read morereturned from Italy and it is every bit as good as the Focaccia bread in Genoa! Amazing baker and delightful purchase.