Are you looking for a fantastic way to celebrate your special occasions? If you’re on Maui, then Kiawe Outdoor is definitely the way to go. With their team handling your events, you can simply kick back and relax while they make the magic happen. Their events center around using open-fire cooking to build flavorful meals full of all the traditional Hawaiian favorites. Then, they bring it all together by pairing each meal with legendary wines from all over the globe.
To get started, you have to contact them directly to get a quote. They handcraft every event to match your preferences, so they’ll have plenty of questions, like your guest count, food preferences, and ideal location. Although they’re based on Maui, they’re happy to travel to any of the Hawaiian Islands for the right price. If you’d like to have their team handle your events outside of Hawaii, you must book your event more than a month in advance.
On the day of your event, their event team will show up and prepare the space for culinary excellence. They bring in their full-service bar, open-fire cooking grills, and any other tools needed to create your menu items. They even set your tables to prepare the space for a dining experience of a lifetime. All you have to do is greet your guests and get ready for each course to arrive in front of you.
In the meantime, you’re welcome to visit the bar and start sipping on their truly legendary wine offerings. As they pour each glass, take a moment to swirl the wine in your cup and enjoy its rich fragrance before taking a sip. Then, savor the complex flavors in each variety and see if you can pick them out one by one. If you have any questions, their bartender is happy to help you learn more about the wine’s origins, notes, and more.
As the food comes off the grill, your servers will get to work artistically plating it up for each of your guests. You can then all come to sit around the table and sample their creations. You’ll likely start with their signature sourdough bread, prepared by hand and forged by fire. Although their fresh bread is pretty delicious all on its own, it’s absolutely decadent slathered with Irish butter, gathered salt, and honeycomb.
After that, you’ll move on to your preferred main course. Your selections guide the menu creation, of course, but perfectly smoked meats paired with equally decadent sides is their jam. Lobster, lamb, and other upscale meats regularly land on their grill, too, giving you a taste of pure sophistication. As for the sides, sustainability is key, so expect in-season local produce transformed into flavorful dishes of all kinds.
If you’re game, they’re happy to roll out dessert as well. The sky is the limit when it comes to what you might get. They’re well known for their freshly prepared donuts, grilled fruit, and everything in between. Just let them know what sweet treats you enjoy the most, and they’ll bring out whatever you want.
In addition to their private events, the team often plans fun meetups and other gatherings for the community. When they do that, they post notices on their Instagram and other social media pages. You have to grab a ticket to gain entrance since they only have room for a limited number of people. Once you do that, they’ll have you contact them for the super-secret location. From there, it’s just a matter of showing up with a big appetite and good vibes for all.
Insider Tips:
– Plan to book your event early during the summer and holiday season. Otherwise, you’ll likely find that their calendar is full for the month or longer.
– Prefer locally made specialty foods, like mango butter from the Kihei Farmers Market? Just let the team know, and they’ll work it into your menu.