Food For The Soul Catering and Events

The servers showed true aloha. Cake ... can I get another one? lol that was super good too. And to top it off, there were leftovers so we didn't have to cook the next week. :-) Thank you to Tina and her crew.

style so folks could get what they want and the charcuterie board for cocktail hour was a hit! I’d highly recommend if you are doing any event on Maui.

been stressful, but Tina made the entire process feel seamless. She scheduled periodic phone calls leading up to the event, which kept us organized, reassured, and excited every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, Tina was incredible—attentive, calm, and truly catered to every need we had so we could just be present and enjoy the moment. It felt like she was always one step ahead, making sure everything ran smoothly. And the food… our guests are still talking about it! The macadamia nut mahi mahi was a huge hit and absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully prepared and perfectly executed. If you’re planning a wedding in Maui and want a team that is professional, communicative, and genuinely cares about making your day special, we cannot recommend Food for the Soul enough. They played such a big role in making our wedding unforgettable!

etizers to the main course and late-night snacks, the flavors were incredible, and every detail was executed with care and precision. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the variety, quality, and freshness of the food. The team was incredibly kind and attentive, making us feel completely cared for throughout the entire process. Tina, the owner, made us feel so welcome and special during our tasting, guiding us with her expertise and genuine warmth—it truly set the tone for the whole experience. On our wedding day, the service was seamless, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy every bite. We highly recommend this catering team for anyone who wants outstanding food, beautiful presentation, and genuinely kind, attentive service. They helped make our Maui wedding day unforgettable and absolutely delicious!

y did not disappoint. Tina had timely responses, was direct, organized, and easy to work with even when I was located in the continental US - leaving this bride worry free. On the day of the wedding she graciously introduced herself in person with a hug and introduced her catering team to us. Now for the food - it was AMAZING! We had passed appetizers, a beverage station, a plated dinner, and a sundae station. Our guests are still mentioning how great the food was months later. Presentation was pristine, service was high quality, and clean up was worry free since the catering team took care of all of their items. Additionally, while we were busy mingling during happy hour, one of the servers tracked down my husband and I to make sure we were able to enjoy the appetizers before they were all gone. I would 100% recommend booking with FFTS!

6 hour time difference. Tina always made us feel like we were in good hands and she had everything under control. She gave us homework which helped us stay on track and everything leading up to the big day was effortless. We had a walk through the day before our wedding and Tina already had everything planned out and ready to go. The day of the wedding was absolutely seamless. Tina gave us space to get ready and enjoy the day but made sure we were on track and well fed! She was there if we needed anything last minute. Every guest said it was the best wedding they've ever been too. The setup was more perfect than we could have imagined. Thanks to Tina and her team for taking a dreamy venue and somehow making it even more magical. We HIGHLY recommend Food for the Soul Maui, Tina, and all of her crew for your wedding. We look forward to using them at our anniversary parties in the future! xoxo

ut how good the food was! It was delicious! And all the staff were friendly and professional. Anyone considering wedding catering and/or wedding coordination should hire Food For The Soul!

my husbands only wedding day request) and a soba noodle station (my favorite dish). The stations they created were DELICIOUS and also beautiful! Their fried rice and shoyu chicken were amazing, giving the perfect elevated flair to our favorite island comfort foods. The filet mignon station was also perfect, and having it carved on site made it really special. I highly recommend booking a tasting with them before hand if possible! They have so many great options. Day of Tina’s team was so sweet and helpful, with perfect execution. My husband and I are so happy with our choice to book with them. We can’t recommend them enough!!!

celiac disease, I was initially concerned about finding a caterer who could accommodate my dietary restrictions, but Tina assured me they could make everything completely gluten-free—and they delivered flawlessly! Every dish, from the cocktail hour bites to the main courses, was crafted with such attention to detail. They also took the time to address additional allergies and dietary needs for my guests. The food was so delicious that my guests haven’t stopped raving about it, and honestly, I can’t either! Each appetizer, small plate, and main course was packed with flavor and presented beautifully. The entire experience of working with Tina was a pleasure; she was accommodating, attentive, and truly passionate about her craft. If you’re looking for a caterer who genuinely cares about your needs and creates food that will wow everyone, look no further than Food for the Soul Catering and Events. I would book with them again in a heartbeat!

it was connecting us with other vendors, keeping us on track with our to-do list, making sure we were covering all of our bases, and just taking a ton of the stress off of us. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Tina. The setup was exactly what we wanted, she was completely willing to be flexible on anything that needed to change, and she allowed us to have the best time at our wedding! The food was perfect, the wedding was perfect, I would do it all over again with FFTS in a heartbeat. I could go on and on, I would 100% recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in Maui, especially if this is a destination wedding and you can't be there in person for most of it (which was the case with us). Mahalo to Tina and the whole FFTS family!

cious. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how amazing every bite was. We were told by many that the food was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The presentation was beautiful, and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our special day even more memorable with your exceptional catering!

ide and groom, because we were moving around so much, we didn’t get to really sit and enjoy everything—but that’s to be expected. If you hire FFTS, make sure to try everything because it’s not to be missed! Tina was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and even assisted with our rentals. The FFTS team made our wedding day seamless, and we highly recommend their services!

our wedding. The food was spectacular and many guests commented on how much they enjoyed their dinner. We highly recommend them!

tion wedding. The food was absolutely amazing, many guests saying it’s the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. Tina was very organized and quick to respond to our messages. Thank you so much for everything! Mahalo!

cial day! I was so impressed by their professionalism. Everyone was raving about the food that was served! The one thing I could not forget was just how delicious the poke was! Me and my now husband are both born and raised on Maui, so trust us when we say that we know what good poke is. And the poke that was served was so so good! I'm still thinking about it! Everything was delicious! The staff was also super kind and friendly. After we were done taking sunset photos, they already had plates prepared for us to enjoy! I'm so happy we chose them to cater for our wedding. I can't express just how much we enjoyed having them be a part of our day! I'll be recommending them to everyone we know on Maui!

while being overseas and Tina made our vision and wedding dreams come true without meeting until the day before. All our guests kept saying how impressed they were with everything and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had! I couldn’t recommend the both of them enough.

ade the entire process seamless and our wedding day so so wonderful. Rob is an excellent caterer and a year later (apologies for the untimely review) our guests still talk about the food. Their staff were professional, kind, and so fun to have around the day of. We couldn't believe how well they took care of us all.

e our dream wedding! She was so responsive throughout the planning process and had the best recommendations for vendors, keeping every detail in check. We could not have asked for a better experience and the catering was also delicious - our guests commented on how yummy our Hawaiian buffet was. If you’re planning a wedding on Maui, look no further, this is your dream team!!

! We got married on August 22nd, the day before Hurricane Lane was supposed to smash into the island. We were so thankful to have Tina and team to help us navigate through the storm. We were pretty confident that we’d be able to have our wedding on the day we had planned, but we were unsure about what it would look like. We were expecting some rain, but due to forecasted high winds, we were unable to have a tent. Tina didn’t miss a beat in coming up with contingency plans and mapping out multiple scenarios including the worst-case scenario for us, which was so helpful. On the day of the wedding, we got lucky – the weather held, we were able to have the ceremony outside, and we didn’t get a raindrop until we were leaving! It was magic! Tina was a force of calm during the planning process, which we really appreciated. She was prepared, organized, and she always answered our obscure questions with grace (we’re both data people, so details are everything for us). We are a “less is more” kind of couple and wanted our wedding to be understated and low-key, which isn’t always synonymous with a wedding. We talked to a few other planners and ultimately felt like they had a grand vision that didn’t jive with our laid-back vision. When we found Tina, she was a breath of fresh air! She listened and help guide us as we made each decision. In between planning calls, she was always available for questions as they came up, but there wasn’t much that we thought of between calls because she is so thorough. We also had Rob and his team cater. Rob’s culinary skills are amazing!! Everything we had was DELICIOUS and cooked to perfection! You can’t ask for a better caterer for a wedding!

.. This food was not tiny. Well worth the price, so glad we chose them! Staff was so friendly and delightful. Be sure to have the molokai sweet potato. We also ordered our cake from them, the decor wasn't what we asked for, but we worked directly with my coordinator, so I'm not sure where the ball was dropped. It was sooo delicious, and that's what really matters. The owner's were a pleasure to work with as well. I wish they had a restaurant because it was the best food we had in Hawaii! 5-16-18 Olowalu Plantation House.

for us, too! Throughout the planning process, Tina listened to our vision and picked the BEST vendors that fit our budget and personality. She helped us calm our parents (and us) down in stressful moments, and she made our big day as smooth as possible. I highly recommended Tina to cater and plan the day of your dreams!!

s our guardian angel. Not being able to go to venues, taste food, or even meet vendors was hard enough and Tina made us feel at ease with every decision we made. She provided us with everything we could have ever needed and MORE! Even when it came down to the last minute and needing to order a tent two days before our wedding (which I wasn’t too happy about but she totally made me feel comfortable and it ended up being the best thing that day). Tina was very attentive and truly cared about US. She was our ROCK the day of and made sure everything was perfect. I would hire FFTS & Tina again in a heart beat. Oh, and the FOOD, AMAZING!! We're still (3 weeks later) hearing from our guest about how much they enjoyed the food and how tasty it was. Like they're craving it still. haha Don't hesitate for one more second on hiring this amazing team, they truly are amazing and care about what YOU want. :) They make your dreams become reality. I can't say it enough about them.

ssful at all. She really knows what she is doing. When we finally got to meet her it was so lovely. She has this amazing energy that makes it so great to be around her. I felt so comfortable with her and was so happy she was there for us the day of our wedding. She kept everything so organized and I didn’t have to stress about anything. Even when the weather was looking iffy her attitude was great and it made me not worry about it. Then there is the food. Oh my goodness that food was amazing. Rob did a killer job and everyone was talking about how delicious it was. I could not recommend them enough. I would give them all the stars if I could because 5 does not seem like enough. Thanks again for all your hard work Tina. It was so appreciated and you made my wedding day magical.

our wedding, and Food for the Soul was able to recommend and plan several courses (6!), as well as beer and wine pairings, and provide the servers and bar/bartenders. First of all, the bartender was fantastic and served our wine/beer pairings with each course. The servers obviously loved their jobs (I’ve never seen so many smiles and happy faces) and were excellent. They even set aside appetizers for me and my husband to enjoy later, as we were taking pictures during cocktails. Finally, the food was the best food I’ve ever had in my life. The portions were generous, and each course was better than the last. I’m still getting compliments on the meal several months later! The chef came out to introduce each course, which was a nice touch. We’d hire them again in a heartbeat, and can’t recommend them enough.

fered advice on what was important and what wasn't necessary. She went above and beyond our expectations as a caterer and if the stars aligned, we would have booked FFTS in a heartbeat. You can feel their passion for food, and detail, and the amount of effort that they put in to each event. Impeccable!

ted on giving us the sites we like because of having a small party (under 30 guests). I was also trying to book over a year in advance, the resorts and another wedding planning company I was talking with were either rude and unfriendly to work with. I decided I could start from scratch. One day and started looking up catering without having a planner or a site to hold the wedding. My now Husband and I were so impress with the menus for FFTS I reached out and found Tina. Telling her my situation she informed me that she also does wedding planning and her Husband Rob does the catering part of the company. We were ecstatic to hear that and started working with FFTS on sites and venues. Tina is truly filled with the Aloha spirit! She made all our wedding dreams come true. Our guest all 15 of them went on and on about how beautiful and perfect this wedding was. Many said it was the best wedding they have ever been too. All thanks to Tina who was a blessing from the Lord .

STANDING job. The food truly speaks for itself with the freshest ingredients that are properly seasoned and cooked -- not over-sauced or seasoned which is what we found in most of our tastings. We had both seafood and beef and the steak was perfectly medium-rare upon our request, poke and prawns were fresh, and our whole roasted suckling pig was eye-catching with crispy skin and juicy meat -- not an easy task for 100+ guests! The food was important to us and FFTS delivered! As a planner, Tina is pro-active, flexible, patient, professional, and genuine. If your wedding planner is your most important vendor, as it was for us, there is no better choice than Tina. Her service level and availability was exceptional from our first interaction to the wedding. We had special requests for decor, dessert, and several other areas that Tina not only addressed with patience and an open mind but she was able to find items, sometimes from around the world, and convince other vendors to accommodate our requests just to bring our vision to life. A wedding is one of the biggest days in someone's life and working with Tina was one of the best decisions we made not just because she is great at what she does but also because she is a genuinely kind and likeable person.

out using her services Tina was so responsive, kind, patient and sweet in answering all of our questions. Immediately she made us feel comfortable, informed and confident that we could count on her to help us plan our destination wedding.  We consider ourselves very detail-oriented, so throughout the 9+ month long relationship we had with Tina during the planning process, we were continually pleased at her level of detail and we were able to count on her to deliver. She provided solid advice on vendors (booked some for us in a very timely manner) and held multiple update calls with us to keep us on track in our planning. One of the most helpful services that Tina provided was we were able to mail packages to her for pickup once we were on island. This helped tremendously as we do not live in Maui, and we were able to minimize the decorations/items for guests that we had to take on the plane. Throughout the planning stages, Tina helped make the daunting process of wedding planning much more manageable by providing to-dos and action items to keep us on track.  Once on-island the week before our wedding we were thrown a pretty large weather curve ball. The forecast was looking very grim for our outdoor wedding, and by the time we met with Tina she had already secured a rental tent for us, had the layout of our reception rearranged and, most importantly, made us feel very at ease about the entire (very stressful) situation. Without Tina's foresight, bias for action, and professionalism we would not have been prepared and would have had many unhappy and wet guests! THANK YOU TINA!!! Lastly, I cannot say enough about FFTS Catering and Tina's day-of coordination. Tina had the right balance of time management to let the bride/groom/family have our personal time and special moments, but still kept us on track for time. Her bubbly and friendly demeanor helped make our wedding party and family feel at ease, and provided such a personal experience -she even helped the bride put on her veil!  We received many compliments from our guests on both the appetizers and the main course, as well as the friendliness of the wait staff. From the setup to the food to the timing/management of the whole group and coordination with our vendors, she provided A+ service all around. Our ceremony started right on time and was EXACTLY how we imagined it. Tina and her team brought our vision to life, and made it even better than we had imagined. And I can't say enough about how amazing our reception was. We felt like we could enjoy the evening and trust Tina and her staff to work seamlessly in the background to make sure our plans were executed. We are so happy and thankful that we chose to use FFTS. Tina and her team provided an amazing service that helped to make our big day memorable. Thank you so much, Tina!

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d, service, and staff was AMAZING! We would highly recommend them over and over again! If you are looking for a planner who TRULY pays attention to details- you will not regret working with Tina. She had our wedding down to the seconds! What we really appreciate most about working with Tina was that she was always respectable to our wedding budget as well as letting us know when we could cut corners and when we really needed certain things to help make sure everything was flawless. Planning a wedding when you are not from the place was hard but with Tina's guidance it was truly effortless. She's just that damn good! Thank you again Tina and Food for the Soul Catering!!!!

enomenal job! The team (Rob & Koa) showed up right on time and whipped through cooking all of the tasty dishes we ordered. Everyone remarked on how professional, quick and awesome the chefs were, and as a bride, I was utterly thrilled by how quick on the draw they were. I barely knew they were there, that's how little direction they needed. Tina had worked with me on the menu to help me come up with a decent amount of food for our guests, plus a little extra for the big eaters. She was right on the money. Everyone had plenty to eat, and at the end there was hardly any leftover food. That's serious event planning skills right there! The food was incredibly delicious, and pretty much every person at the wedding pulled me aside to exclaim how impressed they were. I wish we all lived on the island so we could throw more parties for Food for the Soul to cater: they were amazingly efficient, very reasonably priced, and completely delectable to eat! PS: You need to try their cupcakes, if you love a truly fabulous buttercream and a delightfully flavorful and fluffy cake, you will eat five of your own wedding/birthday/event cupcakes like I did. :)

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rices, gave us great recommendations, and was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Because of her, we were able to enjoy our day stress free! Rob and the catering staff were also great, the food was delicious and all of our guests were going up for seconds and thirds! Food for the soul also did the bar service at our wedding and made many delicious drinks! All of guests had nothing but positive things to say about the staff. Our wedding was amazing thanks to this great company. Thanks! F&G

with Food For The Soul totally delivered! Planning our wedding from L.A. and moving to a new home 2.5 weeks before our destination wedding would have been a complete nightmare without them! Tina went way beyond the call of duty to make sure everything little detail was perfect! We had an absolutely AMAZING time! I get to see all my couples weeks after their wedding and everyone of them have always had things they wish they had done differently. We don't. And that's all because of Tina and Rob. I can't recommend them highly enough! We were able to enjoy our day without a worry in the world.

and really needed someone I could trust. Tina and Food For The Soul are all you need!! From the first conversation with Tina we knew we wanted her to help us plan our wedding and she exceeded our expectations. Tina was transparent, friendly and made each decision so easy with her expertise. She was so accommodating and on top of every detail from the first day to the last. Even on the day of the wedding, we chose to re-arrange the schedule to accommodate some of our guests. Tina responded very flexibly and she guided us through it flawlessly. We are so pleased with how everything turned out! Our guests also commented on how delicious the food was and how beautiful everything looked. Food For The Soul is the perfect package for your wedding!

opinions about what we wanted specifically, so Tina went through the pros and cons of various scenarios and recommendations on vendors that she thought would work well for us. I must mention that we interviewed many coordinators and Tina's honesty and transparency is what made us choose Food for the Soul. It's hard to visualize how the day will unfold - but we were blown away and after arriving to the site (Olowalu) and seeing how Tina had control of everything, we were actually able to relax and enjoy the day. Rob and his team cooked the most amazing meal. Over 1/3 of our guests commented that the dinner was the best they had ever eaten! Highly recommend the Filet Mignon and Macadmia Nut Mahi Mahi. All the Food for the Soul staff took excellent care of us and pay special attention to the Bride and Groom, our families, and our elderly guests. Food for the Soul is world class and I would recommend everyone use them for the coordination and catering of their Maui wedding. Drew & Ellie

a perfect fit for our day. They are very flexible and come up with lots of great options to meet your needs. Their prices are very reasonable and they both made sure we were sticking to our budget. They truly care about you and your day. Our guests were very happy with the quality and quantity of food served. Everyone was full and happy! Over the past year and a half, we were able to establish a strong working an personal relationship which was so important to my partner and I. It was easy to communicate with Tina and she was very communicative, easy to talk to, and gave us honest and real expectations to help us in decision making. I am so happy that Tina was a part of our day and that Rob was our caterer! You really don't need to look any further for a caterer/coordinator, Rob and Tina and THE BEST!!!

r us! The food was delicious!!!! I can't say enough how wonderful every single person on their staff was! We also used Tina with Food For the Soul as our wedding planner. She was beyond amazing. I visited Maui a year before the wedding and she went out of her way to set up a tasting, bring florists to me to interview, and then spent several mornings taking my mom and I to venues and sharing all of their knowledge with us! I then spent a year planning over the phone with Tina and by the end it felt like I planned a huge party with my friend! At the event, they were so incredibly attentive and on top of EVERYTHING! When small a couple of small snafus happened (nothing on their end), they did everything in their power to fix it, and they did! They were even wonderful with follow up!! If you are planning to get married on Maui, Food for the Soul is the best! Don't look anywhere else!!!

ner and caterer. We had previously met Tina, Rob, and the whole crew a year before at our close friends wedding and knew the moment we got engaged who we wanted to work with for our special day. It's a little harder to plan a wedding 3,000 miles away and to trust someone with all the details....but Tina made it SO, SO easy!! She is very friendly, professional, down to earth, and knows what she is doing! She helped me decide every last detail. From the colors of napkins, to the fire dance performance, to transportation for our guests. I never had to worry about a thing. The food is absolutely AMAZING! Our guests still talk about how awesome it was and my mom is still dying to re create the gorgonzola and bacon wrapped dates....so yummy!!! Seriously, if you are looking for the best, you've found it!!

the absolute BEST. We didn't do any taste testings before, and the food was to die for! Tina and Susanne were the sweetest to work with, and they paid attention and made note of all the decor styles I was going for, and everything surpassed what I had imagined. They set up all the tables and chairs, linens, everything. We chose to do a buffet with 2 entrees - prime rib and mahi mahi, absolutely delicious!!! They also do full service wedding coordinating - I didn't use them for that but with the way they worked with me, I'm absolutely sure they would be awesome for that as well. Lindsey & Adam

r the Soul, and what an amazing team they are along with their staff. We wanted to have a memorable wedding reception and Food for the Soul made that happen! They are an all-round company providing catering and bar tending services, and coordination services with rentals, vendor recommendations etc. I contacted FFTS after taking a look at the delicious menu on their website and after reading numerous positive reviews on various wedding websites including Yelp. We went with their Island Buffet menu as we wanted our guests to experience the Aloha flavor and spirit. Being foodies ourselves, our guests couldn’t stop raving about how delicious the appetizers and all of the courses were! All of the food options can be customized to your liking. They were even able to accommodate a few of my guests who were vegetarian, and cooked them a special entree for them. From day one of planning our wedding day, Tina has guided us throughout the process with her kind and friendly spirit. She would set-up regular phone chats to keep us on track until the big day came. Tina always called us on the dot and never missed a phone chat even with the difference in time zones. She truly cared about us and wanted our wedding day to go as smooth and stress free as possible, this includes watching the island weather reports up until the day of the wedding. Thank you Tina and the FFTS team for braving the rain blessings on our special day! Mahalo ~ Maureen & Benjamin

l helped us plan and execute a very memorable and intimate experience for family and friends. All arrangements were made via email and telephone with Tina and staff with pricing and terms being very transparent (no hidden charges). The food was amazing and was, along with the Maui sunset, the highlight of the evening. Can't wait to plan our 20 year anniversary party in Maui with Food for the Soul handling our food needs! Thanks Food for the Soul for a great night.

nding venues and gave us truly unbiased advice. Once we made the big decisions she helped us get down to the nitty gritty - she nailed down our timeline and helped coordinate any vendors outside of her amazing team. In addition to the catering, FFTS provides all the rentals you may need from lighting to tall-boys, so that made our set-up super easy! Everything looked fantastic on the big day and they made it easy for our florist to get in there and collaborate. The food was such a hit with our guests, it was delicious! It was such a pleasure to work with Tina and the whole team was very gracious. Highly reccommend!

delicious. We did a food tasting with FFTS prior to going with them and were thoroughly impressed with everything we tried. And we ate A LOT. During the wedding, I never was able to grab any appetizers and was a bit bummed. FFTS left a small tray of appetizers on the table in front of my spot so I could enjoy that portion of the meal (which was so tasty - pineapple beef sliders, coconut shrimp and ahi rolls). This was such a nice touch that the servers didn't have to do, but it just went above and beyond our expectations. We did a plated dinner since our wedding was on the smaller side and served the filet mignon and macadamia nut mahi mahi. We loved working with FFTS and our family is still talking about how amazing the food was!