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Enticing your senses ~ mauka to makai
Custom Catering & Event Services ~ Creating Experiences & Making Memories
Our Services
Catering & Private Chef Services
Destination Events Hawaii specializes in full service catering. We provide services such as intimate personal/private chef experiences in your place of stay, casual appetizer receptions, action-station style culinary experiences, traditional buffet & family style services, BBQ's and festive Luau options, breakfast & brunch spreads, plated/coursed fine dining,, and tasting/pairing menu styles of dinners. DEH offers custom crafted events, with a variety of options, we strive to be a sustainable and locally driven caterer, that focuses on sourcing the best quality of fresh., local ingredients, offering our best intentions for food quality and preparation, with subtle & sophisticated service.
Our culinary menus & specialty craft cocktails are prepared in house, and from scratch, and with the utmost care for their outcome and your enjoyment. Our service team is here to anticipate your needs, trained to do so with uncompromising skill and efficiency.
We focus on providing full service catering - which means we do the setup, service, & clean-up - we take care of it all! And we provide all of the china, glassware, silverware, catering equipment and staff to execute the details of your event. We also offer compostable/sustainable service-ware options, as well as upgraded table top decor rentals, table linens and napkins.
We look forward to providing our services for your Event. Let us "Entice Your Senses" - "Mauka to Makai" here on the island of Kauai.
Beverage & Bar Services
We believe great beverages are just as important as great food & service - so we offer incredible custom cocktails, beer & wine selections, and delectable non-alcoholic choices too! Let us bring our garden herbs & veggies, and the bountiful fruits of Kauai to your glass! We'll customize a beverage menu and bartender services that fit your event needs. CHEERS!
Event Rentals
Looking for some enhancements to your decor? We offer table linen & linen napkins in a variety of colors and sizes, specialty tabletop decor (flatware, plate sets, specialty glassware, goblets, napkin rings & chargers) & our custom wooden bars, bar tops & beverage stations, We also have some awesome lawn games for you to choose from!! Click the "Rentals" tab to see all the options available!
AND we partner with some of the most amazing vendors on Kauai that can provide even more exceptional details to accent your event. Inquire with us further on these options and more!
EAT
DRINK
DRINK
Our culinary creations are made from scratch, featuring fresh, local ingredients and prepared with ultimate precision.
Let our team customize a menu to entice your palate.
DRINK
DRINK
DRINK
Uniquely crafted cocktails prepared with garden fresh herbs, fruits, & vegetables, & quality liquors.
Purposely selected beers, wines, & n/a beverages to compliment the experience.
ENJOY
DRINK
ENJOY
You've made the preparations, now let us bring them to life, as you and your guests revel in the beauty and excitement of the day, enjoy all the offerings and services, and make some unforgettable memories!
About
Our Story
Established in January of 2015, Destination Events Hawaii Catering, Bar & Event Services along with Kitchen Table Private Chef Services have been offering an array of unique culinary and event experiences, we provide house-made indigenous ingredients in their truest and most delectable form for your enjoyment. Our team is comprised of driven talent and we strive to create the most incredible memories for you and your guests. DEH offers unlimited options for your Event needs: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reception, Dinner and Bar Services ~ Full Service to Drop-off ~ 2 guests to 300 or more ~ we create unique catering experiences to please all ranges of palates. And don't forget our selection of tabletop rentals, lawn games, and linen/napkin options that can accentuate your event.
Who we are
Our owner, Jen Vanderlaan, has over 25 years of experience in food & beverage, focusing on special events, catering, weddings, fundraisers, community events, and overall quality customer service. She uses her vast knowledge in the industry to guide you and support you in creating an enjoyable planning experience, customizing menus & details, offering a range of options for your event, and delivering a worry free, and uncompromising memory on your event day. Her style is to approach each client & event individually, and truly find what the most important details for her clients are, and the vision for their event, while getting to know them throughout the process, and caring for each detail as much as they do. Whether you're working with an Event Planner or doing the planning yourself, Jen and her team are here to assist you along the way.
Our Team
Our culinary team is led by Executive Chef Ron Varr, who along with an immensely talented team of chef's, look forward to preparing a culinary experience you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy! We love all styles of food, and look forward to creating a menu that "Entices Your Senses"!
Our service team is compromised of talented servers, bartenders, designers and amazing independent entrepreneurs - all of which have years of food & beverage experience, and exceptional customer service. We take a subtle, yet sophisticated approach to our service style, making you and your guests feel comfortable, well cared for and ensure that you all have an amazing experience!