Hi ladies,
need help in finding a caterer.... I've contacted 2 already and probably because of the holidays I haven't heard back from them just yet, but since I'm going to be in Oahu on the 15th, I wanted to expand and have more options, to see if I find at least one or two that we like and are in our budget so I can meet them and do tasting....
We thought of starting with 2-3 appetizers, then have a buffet, for ~75 people at Lanikuhonua. We wanted to add a Hawaiian touch, so maybe have the Kalua pork as an entree, and also some typical Brazilian things (i.e. cheese rolls, which we can provide as long as the caterer is somewhat flexible).... Besides the pork, we want to think of some option for the veggies as well. And for dessert, what do people normally do besides the cake?
Still don't know exactly what apps and side dishes etc to choose, but I think more than the actual food (which, don't get me wrong, we want it to be good, but doesn't have to super fancy), we want it look nice and cool... so we'd love a caterer that knows how to display the food...
Could you share your thoughts on vendors - which ones you liked/didn't like, if they also do bartending (or how you solved that 'issue'), an idea of price per person and any suggestions of items in the menu that you think would be good?
Thanks!!!!
ps - I was never too active, but have been away from the forum for many months coz I went crazy with so many things to do and so much time left (yes, so MUCH time left) that I gave myself a break on wedding stuff for few months.... to pick up only when I really needed....
But I absolutely love this forum, and actually wanted to thank caiandcullen and Kellie (can't find her knottie name) for their initial help.... I was all lost when I got engaged and they gave me a great overview of expenses and what was needed and so on, and that's been a huge help now that I am actually looking into all that stuff :-)))