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Events Sample Menu

Small Intimate Gatherings & Celebrations -

Served Family Style (20 people max)

Includes prep, cooking, set up/clean up, plus cost of groceries. Includes 1 Protein, 2 sides, salad & dessert. Vegan/GF/DF options available. Perfect for birthdays, family reunions, bridesmaid brunches, engagement dinners, etc…

 

Sample Menu:

 

MAINS: (Choose 1)

  • Local Maui Venison Larb with Local Butter Lettuce Cups (GF, DF)

locally sourced Maui venison, minced and tossed with lime, chili, herbs, & shallots served with crisp butter lettuce, Thai basil, mint & lilikoi chili sauce

 

  • Lemongrass Coconut Braised Chicken (GF, DF)

braised with Maui sweet onions, Thai basil, & kaffir lime leaf

 

  • Local Fresh Caught Mahi Mahi (GF, DF)

with black garlic aioli, namasu, & fresh local cilantro

 

  • Lu’au Stew (Vegan, GF)

Maui grown stewed taro leaves, local sweet potato, local kabocha squash, coconut milk, pickled chilies & ginger scallion oil

 

  • Grass-Fed Marinated Kalbi Ribs (GF, DF)

marinated in tamari, local Maui honey, & aromatics, served with local pickled vegetables

 

SIDES: (Choose 2)

  • Hapa Rice, Jasmine Rice, Fried Rice, or Kimchi Fried Rice (Vegan, GF)

Your choice of rice 

 

  • Roasted ‘Ulu & Root Veg Medley (Vegan, GF)

Okinawan sweet potato, local carrots, & ‘ulu tossed in Hawaiian chili pepper oil & fresh garden herbs

 

  • Charred Long Beans with Sesame Chili Crisp (Vegan, GF)

 tossed in a toasted sesame oil, garlic, & chili crisp glaze

 

  • Molokai Purple Sweet Potato Mash (GF)

with coconut milk, local ginger, & local lemongrass

 

SALADS: (Choose 1)

  • Roasted & Pickled Beets with Herbs (GF)

with whipped goat cheese, fresh Maui citrus, fresh garden herbs, & charred pineapple vinaigrette 

 

  • Upcountry Greens Salad (Vegan, GF)

with local watermelon radish, local sunflower sprouts, shaved local carrots, Haiku tomatoes, local cucumbers, & papaya herb vinaigrette

 

  • Watermelon Salad (GF)

with organic feta cheese, fresh local mint, homemade balsamic reduction

 

  • Tropical Slaw with Green Papaya & Herbs (Vegan, GF)

julienned Maui grown green papaya, local cabbage, local carrot, pickled red onion, garden fresh Thai basil, cilantro, & mint tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette 


 

DESSERTS: (Choose 1)

  • Banana Coconut Bread Pudding 

Maui grown apple bananas, coconut cream custard, toasted mac nuts, & lilikoi caramel

 

  • Chocolate ‘Ulu Brownies (GF)

with Maui grown Cacao & Alaea sea salt

 

  • Mango Sticky Rice (Vegan, GF)

sweet coconut sticky rice, with ripe Maui mango, black sesame & garden fresh mint

 

  • Olive Oil Cake

with seasonal local fruit coulis, homemade whipped cream

Small Group Event Services Include:

 

Custom menu planning, organic sourcing, shopping, preparation, transport, setup, service flow, and cleanup.

 

Each event is thoughtfully designed around your guest count, menu preferences, dietary needs, service style, and the overall feeling of the gathering.

 

Family-style spreads, plated dinners, brunches, and custom private dining experiences are available depending on the occasion.

 

Complimentary consultation call to discuss your vision, guest count, location, menu direction, and overall needs.

 

Custom proposals are created after the consultation so each event can be priced and designed with care.

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