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LUAU & HAWAII THEME WEDDING RESOURCES

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Easily Hosting a Luau Anywhere

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Christmas Party Ideas

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Fresh Leis available for
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If you are having a Hawaiian theme wedding or luau in our Island Gift Shop we offer decorations like this adorable Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers as well as fresh flower leis and accessories, silk flower leis and accessories, fresh pineapples and papaya, macadamia nut treats, hula supplies, Hawaiian music and more bring authentic touches of Hawaii to your celebration!

Quick Links to items in our Island Gift Shop for your Hawaii theme celebration:
* Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers
* Fresh Leis and Accessories
* Silk Leis and Accessories
* Island Treats
* Hawaiian Music
* Hula Supplies

Our Island Gift Shop is what funds our four web sites filled with free Hawaii information, free Hawaiian theme wedding and luau resources, free Hawaii vacation resources, and a free Hawaii Photo Gallery. When you purchase from our Island Gift Shop you are supporting our web sites!

 

Hawaiian Theme Party Planners and Hawaiian Cuisine Caterers for Hire Around the World

We receive many inquiries from our web site users who want to hire party planners and/or caterers that specialize in Hawaiian themes. We have a very limited listing and request information on any services anywhere in the world. If you know of a Hawaiian theme party planner or Hawaiian cuisine caterer that you would recommend please email us at islandfriends@aol.com

Please note we are not affiliated with ANY of the services featured on this page and do not receive any advertising fees or commission for listing a service. We offer our listings for FREE. We have not personally used any of these services and  provide this resource only because of the numerous requests we receive for this information. We care about the quality of the services we provide information on. Please email us at islandfriends@aol.com to report dead links, disconnected telephone numbers, or submit comments about services on this page.

USA


Over 200 locations throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada (Las Vegas & Reno), New York, Utah, and Washington

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers many of its signature selections for catering and some L&L restaurants also offer full-service catering opportunities. Visit their website at www.hawaiianbarbecue.com to view their menu or contact them toll-free at 1-866-951-9888.

 


ARIZONA

Jason and Kerri Christopher of Muscleman Music and More can assist you in creating the perfect Hawaiian theme celebration! From simple to spectacular the attention to detail Jason and Kerri provide will make your celebration a fun and memorable experience for every who attends. Visit their web site at http://www.musclemanmusic.com/ or call Kerri Christopher at 480-592-0800 for more personal assistance. Tell them you heard about them on alohafriends.com

 


TEMPE ARIZONA AREA

Heidis Home Catering and Party Rentals of Tempe Arizona offers two versions of a Mainland style luau menu, an hors d’oeuvre option, a desert option, and a roasted pig option. Their luau menus range $12.95-$16.95 per person. For more information about their packages please call their main office 480 491-5254 or visit their web site at http://www.heidishomecatering.com


Hawaiian Express catering offers a luau menu that is similar to what you would find at a plate lunch stand in the Hawaiian Islands. They offer a good selection island favorites with entrees and side dishes to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. They handle small get togethers to large wedding functions and everything in between. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office at 714-293-1576 or visit www.hawaiian-express.com
Tell them you heard about them on alohafriends.com



SAN DIEGO AREA OF CALIFORNIA

Aloha Catering provides authentic Hawaiian events with full-service decor and Tropical Island Cuisine. Pit Roasted Piglet, fresh Seafood, live Hawaiian Music, Island Dancers, Knife and Fire Dancers, Tiki huts, Authentic Decor, all designed for Just for You. Visit their web site at www.alohacatering.com or call them at 619-442-4899 or 619-588-0586. Tell them you heard about them on alohafriends.com

 


ORANGE COUNTY AREA OF CALIFORNIA

Audrey’s Edibles Catering of Orange County California offers unique a Mainland style luau menu with a hors d’oeuvre and desert option. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 714 639-0301 or visit their web site at http://www.audreysedibles.com

 


VENTURA & CAMARILLO AREAS OF CALIFORNIA

DJ’s California Catering offers a traditional luau menu similar to what you would find at a luau in the Hawaiian Islands.  For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 805 389-5418 or visit their web site at http://www.djscatering.com

 


CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS IN PALO ALTO,
SAN FRANCISCO,
& SAN JOSE

The three Hukilau restaurants offer catering and feature a luau menu that is similar to what you would find at a plate lunch stand in the Hawaiian Islands. They offer a good selection island favorites with entrees and side dishes to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. They handle small get togethers to large wedding functions and everything in between. For more information about their menu and prices please visit their web site at www.dahukilau.com or call them at
Palo Alto Hukilau - 650 329-9533
San Francisco Hukilau - 415 921-6242
San Jose Hukilau - 408 279-4888
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CULVER CITY AND WEST COVINA AREAS OF CALIFORNIA

Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe offers traditional luau items such as kalua pork and lua lau as a variety of chicken, beef, siamin dishes, and side dishes .  For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 310 398-6326 or visit their web site at http://www.ruttscafe.com

They also offer a very extensive Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner menu filled with a lot more options than their catering menu for dining in or take out if you just want to enjoy a good plate lunch anytime!

 

All About You Events offers a luau menu with many traditional luau items   you would find at a luau in the Hawaiian Islands including roasted pig, laulau, lomi lomi salmon, and chicken long rice. They also offer a nice selection of Asian/Hawaiian influenced entrees such as Roasted Duck Breast with Lychee and Sansho Honey, Sambal Spicy Mango Chicken with Coconut Cream, and Grilled Chicken w/Basil & Garlic Sauce. For more information about their full menu and prices please call their main office 310-966-1142 or visit their web site at http://allaboutyouevents.biz



COLORADO

Alpine Chef of Colorado offers a luau menu with many traditional luau items like you would find at a luau in the Hawaiian Islands including roasted pig.  For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 719 471-3663 or visit their web site at http://www.coloradoeats.com/alpinechef/index.html

 


DELAWARE

Bachetti Bros. Catering of Delaware offers unique a Mainland style luau menu. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 302 994-4467 or visit their web site at http://www.chocolatewaterfall.com/

 


SOUTH FLORIDA

Dominion Catering of South Florida offers unique a Mainland style luau menu with an optional hors d’oeuvre and desert menu. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 954 437-8630 or visit their web site at www.dominioncatering.com/

 

Miami Florida Area

Trading Coconuts in Miami Florida specializes in a full service authentic Tiki Bar service. They will set up a Tiki bar with all the tropical refreshments to make your next party a success. They offer non-alcoholic drinks in order to keep your teenagers party safe. For more information and rates call Trading Coconuts at (305) 582-4948 or visit their web site at http://www.tradingcoconuts.com

 


POWDER BEACH
GEORGIA

Sun Valley Beach Waterpark has a catering department for parties held at their facilities and they offer a Mainland style luau menu. Their prices are $25 per adult, $22 per child and prices include all day admission to the waterpark and the luau catered feast in their covered pavilion. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 770 943-5900 or visit their web site at http://www.sunvalleybeach.com/catering.html

 

IDAHO

American Catering of Boise Idaho offers unique a Mainland style luau menu which includes a whole roasted pig. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 208 375-5333 or visit their web site at http://www.american-catering.com/

 


ILLINOIS

The Bar -B- Que People of Chicago Illinois offers unique a Mainland style luau menu which includes a whole roasted pig. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 312 666-6565.

 


NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Maravela's offers unique a Mainland style luau menu which includes a  roasted pig option. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 847 587-6100 or visit their web site at http://www.maravelas.com/

 

NEVADA

SoCalEvents provides Luau entertainment and Hawaiian catering for many areas of Nevada. They require a minimum of 100 people for catering and offer  traditional luau menus similar to what you would find at a luau in the Hawaiian Islands with  prices ranging $9.50-$17.50 per person.  Their Hawaiian Dancers, Tahitian Dancers, Maori Dancers, Hula Dancers, Polynesian Dancers, Luau Dancers, Tongan Dancers, Fijian Dancers, and Samoan Dancers are authentic. For more information about their packages please call their main office 310-325-7638 or 310-387-1742 or visit http://www.socalevents.com/


NORTH CAROLINA

Aloha Moe's Hawaiian Barbeque
7536 Stuart Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919)390-4238 Business
Carries a lot of the local foods and also cuisine's custom to our Hawaiian culture such as the Kalua pig cooked in the ground and the chicken katsu w/ tonkatsu sauce and so forth.

 


SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

Maravela's offers unique a Mainland style luau menu which includes a  roasted pig option. For more information about their menu and prices please call their main office 847 587-6100 or visit their web site at http://www.maravelas.com/

 

If you are having a Hawaiian theme wedding or luau in our Island Gift Shop we offer decorations like this adorable Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers as well as fresh flower leis and accessories, silk flower leis and accessories, fresh pineapples and papaya, macadamia nut treats, hula supplies, Hawaiian music and more bring authentic touches of Hawaii to your celebration!

Quick Links to items in our Island Gift Shop for your Hawaii theme celebration:
* Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers
* Fresh Leis and Accessories
* Silk Leis and Accessories
* Island Treats
* Hawaiian Music
* Hula Supplies

Our Island Gift Shop is what funds our four web sites filled with free Hawaii information, free Hawaiian theme wedding and luau resources, free Hawaii vacation resources, and a free Hawaii Photo Gallery. When you purchase from our Island Gift Shop you are supporting our web sites!

 

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RESOURCES TO CREATE A HAWAIIAN THEME
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Fresh Leis available for shipping within the USA to add touches of Hawaii to your Luau
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Translate First Names into Hawaiian
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Tips and Suggestions to Host a Hawaiian Theme Luau Anywhere!

Tips to create a Hawaiian theme Christmas party! Translate first names into Hawaiian!
Luau Party Planner Resource to print out Popular Luau Recipes Resource of Popular Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Tips to create a Hawaiian theme wedding anywhere! Instructions for creating an authentic underground imu pit for cooking a whole pig! Hula Schools and Performers Located around the World!
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