Maui Catering Services from Cafe O'lei

Starts at $100 per person for a delicious catered meal with 20 person minimum. Includes food, table, china, cutlery. Give us your number of guest and food request and we will send you a quote from our caterer.

 

 

Aloha!

Here are our banquet menus along with general information on our catering services.  We also specialize in customizing your event to cater to your needs and tastes.  If you would like for us to proceed with planning your event, I will be available to answer any questions you may have and direct you to some referrals including location, entertainment, décor etc.

 

Café O’Lei Catering Services

What is included:

• China

• Flatware

• Water glasses

• Coffee Service

• Cake Service

• All catering foodservice equipment

What is not included:

• Service staff: Total fees will be calculated once we have timeline, venue and guest count

• 1 Banquet  Captain’s  fee    

• Waiters’s fee    

• Additional hourly rate if over 10 hours apply.     

• 2 chefs for 25 guests and over for plated or buffet

• 2 chefs for less than 25 guests for plated with selection of 2-3 entrees

• Additional chef’s fee will apply for action stations

• Guest Tables, cake table, buffet tables, bar tables, scullery, etc.

• Chairs

• Linens for all buffet tables, skirts, guests  napkins and table cloths

• Tents, lighting or decoration

• Bar service, glassware, ice chest, ice

Payment Policies:

All catering functions require a Credit Card deposit of $200.00 to confirm the date.  

A Final Payment of the estimated balance will be due 15 days prior to the event.

We require a credit card number on file.

Any balance due must be paid at the conclusion of the function.

Cancelation policy:

Your deposit of $200.00 is refundable if you cancel more than 30 days prior to the event.

Guest Counts:

An estimated number of attendees will be required at the time of booking the event.

A final guaranteed number of attendees will be required 5 days prior to the event, this number may not be reduced.

Should the final number of attendees differ significantly from your estimated number, there may be a change in the price per person.

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

If you are selecting multiple entrees, The price per person will be based on the higher priced entree. This is necessary to off - set the additional expenses incurred in prepping, transporting and serving multiple dishes to your group. We allow up to 3 entree selections.

Leftovers:

For liability purposes all leftover food will be disposed of and is not available for the host to take home.

We normally take extra food especially for displays to make the buffet line bountiful and pleasing to the eye

Staff Break:

We do bring extra food for the staff to eat.  They have been working before the guests’ arrival to prepare, set up for the event and will have to breakdown all necessary equipment after all the guests have gone home.

 

Gratuities: Are at the Host’s discretion. Our staff will always welcome gratuities for outstanding service

 

 

pū-pū      Hawaiian word for appetizers

Our Philosophy: “The eyes feast first” As the first course we offer to your guests, our priority is to ensure that the presentation is as important as the flavor. It will be the first peek of what's to come for dinner....

 

These menus are priced separately. We would be happy to accommodate any special requests and provide a quote for your menu.

 

These prices are as an accompaniment to a dinner selection and are priced out for the number of guests attending

 

Menu 1

Garlic crostini, Greek hummus, feta *

Kalua pork canapé, tomato relish, cabbage straws *

Chicken satay, pineapple, Thai peanut sauce *

Crispy calamari, wasabi aioli

$10.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$15.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

Menu 2

Edamame somosa, cucumber raita

Grilled brie and bacon mini sandwich

Beef sliders with sweet potato fries, parmesan, truffle

Coconut shrimp, sweet chili, cilantro

$15.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$20.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

Menu 3

Tomato tartar with fresh Bocaccini *

Fish taquitos, chipotle aioli

Gazpacho garnished with jumbo shrimp cocktail *

Roasted “Peking Duck” on a sweet bun, hoisin, scallions

$18.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$27.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

Menu 4

Fried tomato fritters, sweet chili aioli

Beef souvlaki, tzaziki

Crab, avocado and smoked salmon crostini *

Creamy vichyssoise, tempura jumbo shrimp

$22.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$33.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

Menu 5

Button mushrooms stuffed with risotto, mozzarella

Chicken fillet on buckwheat waffle, buttermilk cream

Potato croquet, savory beef

Spicy ahi on wonton taco, tobiko

$18.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$26.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

Menu 6  Vegetarian /Vegan

Vegetable somosa, sweet curry dipping sauce

Potato feta cake, cucumber raita

Tofu and vegetable summer rolls, Thai peanut sauce *

Vegetable tempura, ponzu

$15.00 per person for 1 appetizer each per person

$20.00 per person for 2 appetizers each per person

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

A choice of our signature salad, freshly baked bread and butter and coffee

are included with your plated dinner entree.

Please choose 1 salad

Signature Salads

Kula green*

Candied walnuts, cranberries

crispy sweet Okinawan sweet potato

basil balsamic vinaigrette

bleu cheese crumble (optional)

Caesar Salad*

Crisp romaine, herb croutons, parma-reggiano

homemade creamy caesar dressing

Iceberg Wedge

Tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese

creamy homestyle buttermilk dressing

 

Caprese Salad*

Tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella

Kula greens, reduction of balsamic vinaigrette

E.V.O.O

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

A Selection of Cafe O' Lei Salads and soups to enhance your dinner menu as an upgrade

Wild Mushroom Cappuccino

Creamy soup of wild mushroom, served on a coffee cup and saucer

frothy cream dusted with nutmeg

$8

 

Chilled Mango and Coconut Pearl soup*

Served in a martini glass, garnished with fresh mint

$8

 

Lobster claw and vegetable verrine *

Cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, sweet pepper

mango relish, lemon olive oil

$18

 

Shrimp, papaya and avocado salad*

Lilikoi and papaya seed dressing

$8

 

Warm scallop Wellington salad

Baby greens, roasted tomatoes

citrus jewels

$12

 

Tian of Crab, smoked salmon and avocado

On a bed of field greens, white balsamic, truffle oil

$15

 

Cafe O' Lei crab cake

Sweet chili aioli, mango coulis

Kula green salad, lilikoi-honey dressing

$9

 

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

This will be the most remembered course of your meal for your guests.....

 

We have prepared wide variety of entrees for you to select from. We are proud to incorporate some of the islands fresh ingredients and Asian flavors to give you a touch of Maui.

Papaya-grown in the island sweet and delicious

Mango-seasonal ingredient many locals farm it in the island

Macadamia nut-good with chocolate...Great with fish!

Coconut-who does not love it?

Pohole-fiddle fern- use as a vegetable or salad

Banana leaf-we steam the leaves so it would be pliable for wrapping

Alii Mushrooms-beautifully shaped large to medium grown in the big island

Pineapple-we use it as a relish, best with chicken or fish

Edamame -nice green color, best known for soy good for puree or served by itself

Lilikoi -passion fruit-fragrant, citrusy, we use it for dressings and sauces

Taro- root vegetables- we use it for poi but it is great just mashing it or baking it

Alaea salt- island clay salt

Okinawan sweet potato/ Molokai sweet potato- Purple yam, nutty flavor

Baby bok choy-Asian cabbage family, petite, tender

Shiitake mushrooms- Japanese mushrooms very flavorful

Tapioca Pearl-an Asian style tapioca, larger and with more texture, shaped like a pearl

Lemongrass- fragrant stalk, lemon type flavor

Mahimahi- Dorado, firm white fleshed fish, very moist with mild flavor

Ono-Wahoo- Very firm white flesh, best when slightly undercooked, Hawaiian for delicious

Opakapaka-Hawaiian pink snapper, very seasonal, high priced, moist and tender

Opah-moonfish- also seasonal, dense, tender and medium in flavor, popular

Monchong-big scaled Pomfret- again seasonal, mild white flesh, great flavor

Maui Onions-onions grown here in the Islands volcanic soil, sweet

 

Plated Dinner

Seafood

 

Macadamia crusted Mahimahi

Marbled Okinawan and russet potato, papaya relish, steamed Asian vegetables and lotus root on a bamboo steamer

$36

 

Seared Ahi, Asian slaw, steamed jasmine rice wrapped in banana leaf*

ginger glaze, lemongrass beurre blanc, sliced purple yam, toasted coconut

$46

 

Sauteed Filet of Island Mahimahi

Miso -ginger butter sauce, julienne scallions, sweet chili

tempura asparagus sushi roll

$39

Pacific Northwest Salmon wrapped in parmesan pastry

artichoke, olive & caper ragout, creamy buttermilk mashed potato

$41

Seasonal Fresh Fish (Opakapaka, Monchong, Ono, Opah)*

sweet corn and taro hash, edamame puree

saffron cream sauce

$46

Giant Tiger Prawns al ajillo

stuffed with snowcrab, leeks and Manchego

Potato and vegetable rosti, roasted sweet peppers

$48

Lemongrass speared Diver scallops *

crispy quinoa cakes, pohole, sweet citrus butter

$51

Lobster Thermidor

Spiny lobster tail, vegetable, brandy and sauce Americane

buttermilk mashed potato with parmesan crisp

$60

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests Chef and staffing fees apply

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

Plated Entrees

Poultry & Vegetarian

 

Oven roasted game hen *

herbed rice pilaf, root vegetables

red wine sauce

$35

Grilled Polynesian chicken*

pineapple, coconut rice, cashews, baby bok choy,

baked Moloka'i yams

$36

Macadamia nut crusted breast of chicken

lemon caper butter sauce, selection of seasonal vegetables  

creamy polenta, parmesan crisp

$36

Roast Half Duckling*

anise ginger rub, lilikoi honey, roasted macadamia nuts,

marbled moloka'i sweet potatoes, brocoli rabe

$44

Open fire roasted Japanese eggplant*

quinoa, goat cheese, tomato basil concasse, reduction of balsamic vinegar

$34

Sesame Crusted Tofu*

green mango salad, coconut rice, steamed baby bok choy, shoyu, ginger

$34

Curried cauliflower and red rose potato

basmati rice, essence of saffron, mango chutney

$35

Big Island alii mushroom papardelle

sweet peppers, olive oil, capers, tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese

$35

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

Chef and staffing fees apply

 

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

Plated Entrees

Red Meats

Filet of Beef Tenderloin

shiitake mushroom sauce, potato puree,

herb and parmesan crusted Tomato

Asparagus , truffle oil

$45

Roast Prime Rib

au jus, creamed horseradish, Yorkshire pudding

mashed russet potatoes, local farm vegetables

$44

Char-broiled Top Sirloin Steak

mushroom & pearl onion ragout

Broccoli and herb and parmesan crusted Tomato

buttermilk mashed potatoes

$38

Braised Shortribs of Beef *

crushed ginger, essence of anise, scallions,

sesame, cane sugar, Chinese long beans

Japanese white rice

$41

Chops of Colorado Lamb

olive oil, garlic, rosemary, goat cheese tartlette,

fingerling potatoes, cardamom carrots

$51

 

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

Chef and staffing fees apply

 

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

Plated Entrees

Favorite entree Mixes

A Duet of

Petite filet mignon & Australian lobster tail

roast garlic mashed potatoes, drawn butter, lemon,

parmesan baked tomato, baby vegetables

$81

A Duet of

Filet mignon and macadamia crusted island mahimahi

papaya relish, shiitake mushroom sauce, potato puree

$53

A Duet of

Filet mignon and colossal shrimp stuffed with crab meat

sauteed leeks, pancetta, asiago

reduction of pinot noir

$58

A Trio of

Petite Filet Mignon, Jumbo shrimp and Diver scallops

red wine reduction, citrus butter, garlic, potato and taro puree,

chopped asparagus

$68

A Trio of*

Ahi, Mahi and Ono

Chefs preparation

$ 63

 

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

 

Chef and staffing fees apply

 

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

Plated Entrees

3 Entree menu one

 

Signature salad

Filet of beef tenderloin

shiitake mushroom sauce, potato puree, asparagus , truffle oil

 

or

Oven roasted game hen *

Herbed rice pilaf, root vegetables

red wine sauce

 

or

Macadamia crusted Mahimahi

marbled Okinawan and russet potato, papaya relish

steamed baby bokchoy

 

Freshly baked bread and butter

Maui Oma coffee

$45

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

 

Chef and staffing fees apply

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

Plated Entrees

3 Entree menu two

 

Signature salad

Char-broiled top sirloin steak

mushroom & pearl onion ragout

buttermilk mashed potatoes

 

or

 

Macadamia nut crusted breast of chicken

lemon caper butter sauce

creamy polenta, parmesan crisp

 

or

 

Sautéed filet of island mahimahi *

Miso-ginger butter sauce, julienne scallions, sweet chili

tempura sushi of asparagus and rice

 

Freshly baked bread and butter

Maui Oma coffee

 

$39

 

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

 

Chef and staffing fees apply

• Indicates gluten free or can be gluten free

 

 

Male’ ana Buffet

 

 

Baby Kula Greens

Julienne vegetables, blue cheese, candied walnuts

basil vinaigrette

 

Warm potato salad, celery, red onions, grain mustard

 

Carved prime rib of beef

aus jus, horseradish

 

Macadamia nut crusted Mahimahi

lemon caper butter

 

Eggplant compote

 

Caramelized Maui Onion Mashed Potatoes

 

Freshly baked rolls and butter

 

Hawaiian coffee

 

$48 per person for parties over 25 guests

$60.00 for parties less than 25 guests +$250 set up fee

Plus Hawaii state tax and 20% service

Chef’s fee and staffing will apply

 

 

 

  

 

Ho’o laule’ a Buffet

 

Boston lettuce salad

dill yoghurt, feta

 

Grilled marinated vegetables

Olive oil, garlic, basil leaves

 

Marinated jumbo shrimp, alla gambas

Filet of mahimahi, baked on a wood plank, tropical fruit salsa

Bone in roasted chicken, raisin and carrot compote

Choice top sirloin steak roulade, spinach and goat cheese

Steamed Rice

Red rose potato and Molokai potato hash

Herb grilled baguettes

 

Hawaiian Coffee

 

$58 per person for parties over 25 guests

$70.00 for parties less than 25 guests+$250 set up fee

Plus Hawaii state tax and 20 % service

Chef’s fee and staffing will apply

 

 

 

 

Hawaiian Luau Buffet

 

 

Kula Green Salad

Julienne vegetables, crisp chow mein noodles, sesame dressing

 

Somen Noodle Salad

 

Marinated Chicken

pineapple relish, Chinese parsley

Kalua Pork

Lomilomi Salmon, Asian slaw

Macadamia nut crusted mahimahi

Teriyaki Steak

Stir Fried Vegetables

Moloka’i Sweet Potatoes, toasted coconut

Steamed Rice

 

Fresh Seasonal and Tropical Fruit

 

Hawaiian Coffee

 

$48.00per person for parties over 25 guests

$60.00 for parties less than 25 guests+$250 set up fee

Plus Hawaii state tax and 20 % service

Chef’s fee and staffing will apply

 

‘Aha’ aina male Buffet

Caesar Salad

Parma reggiano, crostini, creamy garlic dressing

 

Grandma Vivian's potato salad

chopped eggs, bacon, scallions

 

Kiawe Grilled Baby Back Ribs

mango barbecue sauce

 

Crispy Chicken, sweet potato fries

 

Braised Brisket of beef

crushed ginger, essence of anise, scallions

 

Ranch beans of lima, chickpea and kidney

 

Cheddar corn bread

 

Hawaiian Coffee

 

$48.00 per person for parties over 25 guests

$60.00 for parties less than 25 guests+$250 set up fee

Plus Hawaii state tax and 20% service

Chef’s fee and staffing will apply

 

 

Café O’ Lei catering

 

Station options priced as additions to menus

We would be happy to create a custom menu for you

 

Sushi and Sashimi Station(2-6 ft tables/ 1 sushi chef)

Maguro, hamachi, salmon, ebi, unagi and tamago

California roll, spicy tuna, cucumber and avocado roll

A selection of nigiri

soy, wasabi, pickled ginger

$30 per person for 50 guests or more, $36 for less than 50 guests, sushi chef @ $300

 

Ceviche Station served on ice with a selection of freshly made ceviche (1 8ft/ 1 chef)  

Ono, Tako, shrimp, New Zealand mussels

seaweed salad, served with crisp taro, Okinawan sweet potato, tortilla

$18 per person for 50 guests or more, $24 for less than 50 guests, chef @ $150

 

Asian dry noodles and broth Station served on Chinese boxes and bowls   

(2 8ft tables/ chef)

Chicken broth, shrimp, potstickers, roast duck, chicken

scallions, Chinese parsley, julienne oriental vegetables, fried garlic  

$12 per person for 50 guests or more, $18 for less than 50 guests, chef @ $150

 

Whole Roast Pig and roasted Duck station (2-8ft tables/ 1 chef)

Carved and served with Chinese sweet open face buns and fried rice

hoisin, Thai sweet chili sauce, scallions

$24 per person for 50 guests or more, $30 for less than 50 guests, chef @ $150

 

Curry station with accompaniments (1 8-ft)chef

Chicken yellow curry

Vegetables in green curry

Saffron rice

Toasted coconuts, dates, currants, cashews, almonds, mango chutney,

Cucumber raita, fresh basil, pineapple relish

$12 per person for 50 guests or more, $18 for less than 50 guests, chef @ $150

 

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests

Café O’ Lei catering

Station options priced as additions to menus

We would be happy to create a custom menu for you

 

Grilled Meat Station (2 8ft tables) chef

Rib eye steak, Asian marinated pork and chicken breast

Demi glace, teriyaki, shiitake mushroom sauce

Garlic mashed potato

$24 per person for 50 guests or more, $30 for less than 50 guests, chefs apply @ $150

 

Pasta Station (2 -8ft tables) chef

Linguini, penne and farfalle pastas

Marinara, alfredo, pesto sauces

Meat balls, Italian sausage, vegetables

Parmesan reggiano, herb baguette

$18 per person for 50 guests or more, $24 for less than 50 guests, chefs apply  @ $150

 

Grilled selection of Island Fish (2- 8ft table)

Mahi, ono, ahi

A selection of accompaniments: papaya salsa, mango relish, pineapple –mint salsa

Wasabi aioli, Japanese ponzu, Thai sweet chili sauce, lemon butter caper sauce

Oriental vegetables and noodles

Steamed rice

$24 per person for 50 guests or more, $30 for less than 50 guests, chefs apply @ $150

 

Dessert Stations: (2 8ft tables /chef)

Bananas foster

Island apple banana, brandy, caramel sauce

Vanilla bean ice cream, Kona coffee

Fresh fruits and berries

$12 per person for 50 guests or more, $18 for less than 50 guests, chefs apply @ $150

 

Mini sweets station (1 6ft table)

Macadamia nut squares, lilikoi cheesecake, coconut macaroons

Mini profiteroles with Kona coffee cream, chocolate covered strawberries

$12 per person for 50 guests or more, $18 for less than 50 guests

A $12.00 surcharge will apply for dinner menu items and $250.00 set up fee will apply for parties less than 25 guests