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.

Top priorities for a wedding are location and food. Though we always thought to have our wedding…read morein Chicago with the famous skyline as our backdrop, we weren't disappointed when we decided to trade in the skyline for a stunning ocean view. Paradise Gourmet Catering has a good reputation on the Big Island and with plenty of positive reviews on Yelp and other wedding websites, it wasn't difficult to feel comfortable with our decision. Lava Lava Beach Club works exclusively with PGC for events on their site, so technically, if we wanted to have our wedding at LLBC, we would HAVE to work with PGC. EXPERIENCE: For the most part, we are satisfied with our experience and they made outstanding food for our wedding. We requested the food to be served buffet style and we also requested for passed pupus of handmade ice pops and a late night snack of mini sliders paired with string fries and chocolate milk shakes. The salad with papaya seed dressing, thai green papaya salad with grilled shrimp, layered potatoes (just a lil too salty), green beans with pancetta and pine nuts, flame broiled beef tenderloin with huli huli onions, and fresh island fish with red miso butter infused with ginger were all soo GOOD-- served perfectly and beautifully. ISSUES: The only issues I had was on communication. Working with the staff from Honolulu was a bit of a challenge and within PGC I had to communicate with 3 staff members, who were not always on the same page. Although PGC offered to organize vendors for other services (i.e., tent, band, florist), their services come with a cost higher than if I found them on my own. If you're looking for convenience, PGC is great because they offer this service, but if you want to save a few hundred dollars, you'll have to work a little harder to find your own vendors and compare prices. COMPLIMENTS: I do compliment them on their job well done for thinking on their toes on the day of our wedding when we were blessed with unexpected pre-wedding showers. They worked quickly to think of other options and then wipe the ceremony seats dry when the rain stopped just minutes before the ceremony began. They also adjusted well with our schedule as the night was moving faster than scheduled. Kudos to the wait staff and bartender that helped out that night too--the mai tais, and signature cocktails were YUM! BOTTOMLINE Food: ***** Service: **** Flexibility: *** Value: ***

My husband and I found Paradise Gourmet on the web as we were preparing for our wedding in Kona and…read moreI have to say that they lived up to everything they said about themselves and more. The food was incredible and the staff was extremely delightful in how they handled all of the details in our event. If I ever had reason to host another party on the Big Island, these people would be the first to be contacted.

Chef Paul was fantastic to work with for my sister's 50th birthday celebration. He was responsive…read moreand was able to accommodate her dietary restrictions (gluten free & vegetarian). He had a special lei made for her too! Food was delicious. It is scary to book someone, never meeting them in person, but I would highly recommend Chef Paul!

We had such a great experience with Chef Paul. He was friendly, professional, and knows his craft…read morewell. He delivered an incredible 6 course meal for our group of 6 and we loved every bite of it.

Each year, our family gathers for a week to reconnect and spend time together, as we all live in…read moredifferent places (Palo Alto, Ca, Houston, TX and Asheville, NC). This year we rented a home on Keauhou Bay on the big island of Hawaii, and enjoyed a week in paradise! One of the best things we did to make our time together really special was to have Big Island Chef, Martha, and her team prepare three dinners for us: two buffet style and one drop-off. We had high expectations, but my goodness, we were blown away by how delicious the food was (and by the generous portions!). Martha had sent us menu ideas, but we simply told her what we liked and didn't like (not much) and asked her to prepare an omakase ("I'll leave it up to you") menu for us. The ingredients were all incredibly fresh, most of it local fish, meat and produce, much of it sourced from her own farm. She is an enormously talented chef who clearly loves what she does, and her clients reap the benefits of her passion for food. We thoroughly enjoyed every single bite of our dinners, and there were plenty of leftovers for a complete meal the following evening, too. She is happy to share her recipes with you, with one exception: her legendary (and fabulously decadent!) Honey Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart that she served us with homemade macadamia nut ice cream. All five adults and our two young grandchildren are still raving about the meals Martha prepared for us, and are an integral part of the afterglow we're basking in from our week in Hawaii. I would highly recommend Chef Martha to anyone seeking a private chef for any event, but especially for families who are renting a home and want a break from the kitchen. Our culinary experience with her was truly 5-star on all accounts! Mahalo, Chef Martha!!!

Martha is an incredible chef. I was lucky enough to have her cook a private meal for myself and…read moreguests. Attention to detail, delecious food, easy communication all equalled a wonderful dining experience. Appetizers, all courses plated and her incredible macademia caramel tart for desert made for a perfect evening. I look forward to my next trip to the Big Island and having Martha create another magical evening.

Wow!!! The team did a great job. Our vow renewal at Buddha Point was simply perfect. Crystal was…read moreonsite during our ceremony and she made everything happen. Great business, highly recommended! If you are looking for a wedding planner, don't hesitate to hire them.

Everything was PERFECT! So professional but personal as well. They made my day so magical…read more Highly recommend!

Thank you again to Kevin Eng & Weddings on Big Island by Kevin for arranging our ceremony…read more Kevin was very helpful with all the details (Photographer, Videographer Musician, Flowers, Everything!) we worked out (via phone calls & emails) for our destination Wedding (coming all the way from Chicago)... Everything worked out and our special day was beyond Perfect!! *Magical!!* lol Just sorry this review is long over due!! We are truly blessed and grateful!! Mahalo! 11*03*2018 #happilyeverafter #hawaiiwedding #aTRIPPofalifetime #hawaiiisalwaysagoodidea

Kevin is simply a wonderful guy and the only person you would want to marry you in the Big Island…read more He is funny, thoughtful, kind, professional, spiritual, and thorough. We will always remember our special day was thanks to him and his beautiful professional photographer Karen.

Aunty Tutu - More Than Just an Officiant, She's Family!…read more If you're looking for the most incredible wedding officiant in Hawaii, look no further than Aunty Tutu! Seriously, don't walk, RUN to book her! She's not just an officiant, she makes you feel like ohana (family) throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Aunty Tutu put us at ease. She has this infectious smile that lights up the room, and her warmth is truly genuine. We trusted her completely, and that trust made the whole wedding planning process so much smoother. On the wedding day, Aunty Tutu absolutely stole the show (in the best way possible!). Her ceremony was perfect - a beautiful blend of Hawaiian traditions and the spirit of Aloha. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful she was. There was literally a line to take pictures with her after the ceremony! If you're looking for an officiant who will make your wedding ceremony a truly special and unforgettable experience, look no further than Aunty Tutu. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) Aunty Tutu for making our wedding day so perfect!

On Saturday May 6th, 2023 we had the most beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Papa Kona…read morecourtesy of Feel the Touch of Aloha and Alohilani weddings. Aunty Tutu was a dream come true; every fine detail was worked out. Kaleo's guitar and Aunty's singing really brought the event together to begin, and her ceremony was absolutely perfect. My bride has never felt more beautiful or special. Aunty truly loves everyone of the people she marries; she calls us her "children" and she means it. I have never felt such an 'Ohana bond with someone so quickly. Aunty tutu is truly the gem of Big Island! It was such an honor to have her perform our ceremony, and to work with her friend Jeanette Clark over at Alohilani. Both of these woman created a solid foundation for the perfect day and I wouldn't change a single thing. If you are local and looking for tradition; this is it! If you are having a destination wedding; Feel the Touch of Aloha is absolute perfection for what you are looking for. No one loses when Aunty Tutu runs an event; let me tell you! She was phenomenal and I will never forget the absolute best day of my life. I owe her eternally.

Great music selection! Arrived on time and price was very good! He really interacts and gets the…read morecrowd up and dancing!

Debonair J Productions provided A+ services to my recent wedding on the Big Island. Very…read moreresponsive in coordinating prior to the event, leaving us with good peace-of-mind in advance. Aaron showed up early on the day of the event to setup and make sure everything was good to go, even providing a fantastic recommendation on site-layout that led to us changing his positioning at the last minute for the better! His sound track was fantastic and his ability to seamlessly transition songs and soundtrack during specific portions of the wedding in conjunction with the MC, from Ceremony, to dinner, to the party made the event special. If you have an event on the Kona-side of the Big Island, hire Debonair J for your DJ needs!