We planned a Malibu Hawaiian Wedding with Onsite Cooking Hawaiian Food, Complete Wedding China, Staffing, Luau Show, Luau Props and Decorations, Whole Roasted Pig, and Bar Services. We converted Malibu into Hawaiian Destination within 6 hours of time. 

We did a compaign for Irvine Company to plan all their leis for every property when they were launching their Social Media App. We offered Luau Planning solutions that included Hawaiian Catering, Luau Props and Decorations, and a Luau Show with Polynesian Dancers, Hawaiian Musicians and Polynesian Fire Show. Here's a few pictures sharing our Luau Story

We have create Luau Planner's guide to help people plan a successful, fun, and memorable experience with friends, family, and others. Let's keep it simple and you will have a wonderful time. 

1. Food:  Look for a Hawaiian Catering Company that can customize your menu that is ideal for your party. Discuss with your family if you want to have your food cooked on location or delivered from the Catering Kitchen or Restaurant. When you elect your catering company to cook on location, remember the culture of the Polynesian Islands and Hawaii. I bring this up because Hawaii and other islands has the influence of the Filipinos, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Koreans, and of course native local cooking. 

Here some examples of food:

• Hawaiian BBQ Chicken "Teriyaki, Korean, and Filipino Style Marinade"
• Kalbi Beef Short Ribs: "Korean Marinade"
• Kalua Pork "Native Smoked Pulled Pork"
• Whole Roasted "non imu" Pig: Filipino Style
• Fried Rice: Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Japanese
• Mochiko Chicken: Japanese and Korean Style Fried Chicken
• Katsu Chicken: Japanese
• Hawaiian Style Poke: Native
• Lau Lau: Native Style
• Noodles: Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese
• Musubi / Onigiri Japanese
• Kings Hawaiian Rolls and Portuguese Sausage: Portugal

Here some food items that are not authentic buy labeled as Hawaiian:

• Meatballs
• Mashed Potatoes
• Chicken Wings
• Add Pineapple to any dish (Just because Pineapple is added to a meat or dish, doesn't make it authentic)

2. Luau Entertainment: There are a few companies that can contract Luau Shows for your next Luau. There are catering companies that subcontracts performers for their events that has no knowledge about the culture of Polynesian Dances, Costumes, Music, and the story that represents each island. There are some companies that pretends to be Luau Entertainers to only take your money for a higher price as they hire inexpensive actors that has no clue. This is very common in California, Florida, and New York. There is a hidden talent with Live Tahitian Drumming and MC. Not all performing companies offers an MC for their shows and would prefer to offer a pre recorded MC and not offer Live Tahitian Drumming. When you are offered a low price for a Luau Show, you are most likely hiring a show with low quality. Why spend less money to only get disappointed, get your contract cancelled last minute, or get embarrassed for low quality show. It's best to put your money into a good show vs wasting little money to only get disappointed. .

3. Luau Props: There are not many companies that can decorate for Nevada and California. There are literally only 2 companies including us that has Tikis, Palapas, Outriggers, Luau Decorations, Tiki Masks, Tiki Bars, Tiki Huts, and more. Since there are not many Luau Decoration services for the general public, do not expect us to offer individual prices per item. Party Rental companies has adjusted since covid to only offer services with a minimum of $1500.00 during the weekend. Due to the large amount contracts and inquiries, we book out quickly to the amount of Luau Props that we have to support Luau Parties. 

4. Time: California should understand that vendors have no control when it comes to traffic. If you want to have a strict expectation with time, understand and recognize that vendors will charge 20-30% more to guarantee your expected time. 

5. Gratuity: Is not 100% expected for all production but it's always appreciated when have a team of performers, decorators, catering staff, event staff, and other vendors that came together to give you a special event. The average gratuity is 18%-35% from the event invoice. If you leave a positive review on Google, Yelp, and Social Media, we will discount your final balance by 2%. 

We designed this event in Santa Monica. We were planning a Luau in Santa Monica that needed to convert a backyard into a Hawaii retreat. We provided Thatched Umbrellas, Wall Panels with Hawaiian Patters, Hawaiian Overlays with mask and skull posts, assorted 6ft-8ft tikis, Hawaiian Catering, Thatched Food Huts, Hawaiian Poke, Face painting, luau shows, fire show, Samoan fire knife, and more. As the Luau Planner for this party we made this Tiki Luau Celebration a special moment for Joe. 

We have known will for over 30 years. He was considered my step dad. I am glad that he passed away before covid. It would have been awful for us to see him suffer during such a horrible history of humanity. We love you and still cherish you Wil. Here's our Memorial to Celebrate and Remember You.

I have built a relationship with the president of Solstice Realty for over 10 years. I never realized that I have been doing business with my client for that many years. Time flies when you are having a good time. 

I brought delicious food, Polynesian Dancers, and a Large Fire Show. Their Hawaiian Catering menu was BBQ Chicken, Beef Short Ribs, Fried Rice, Saimin Noodles, Coconut Battered Shrimp, Egg Rolls, and Bacon Wrapped Portuguese Sausage. 

It always feels great to plan a nice Luau near by you. I ran into one of my old friends during my Hermosa Beach days and it was great to see him again. He was a teacher and now he is a superstar realtor with super powers of great personality.

We cooked on location, decorated the entire tent with our Luau Props, Provide Giant Tiki Bars, and provided Beautiful Polynesian Dancers.

The event organizer for this company is in my opinion, a well organized, and an expert within his job. I can appreciate his team work.

I have added some pictures of the location before I get started. As you will notice, the entire premise has been transformed.

Our client has the biggest heart. When contract Luaus, it not always about the money. We find our reward through the moments that we share with our customers. This philosophy has always been a belief that we continued to share through our our many generation of students. Every luau has story.

He hired me to plan his 40th birthday celebration and from the beginning to the end, he has treated my staff the best. That is important to me because relationship with customers over exceed my expectations with checks. I am very thankful and appreciative for his business. May all your dreams and success come true. Thank you.