“Coming from an experienced event planner, I highly recommend this company. They will accommodate your requests promptly and will reasonably work around your budget! My team from Miracle’s Dream Event are all satisfied, grateful, and for sure will definitely seek out their service again!
The Islanders Luau team, headed by Vivian, did an awesome job providing their specialty Hawaiian dishes to over a thousand guests. Regardless of your guest count, hundreds or thousands, Vivian will treat your event fairly and you’ll be able to see how passionate his team is. They also provided Hawaiian decor which is a MUST to include in your event. Can’t wait for another team collaboration with your company, Vivian!”
“ I just wanted to say thank you! Everything was wonderful and amazing! The food tasted so good and we loved every minute of your show. The dancers were beautiful and we are so lucky to have had you as the master of ceremonies. You were great! My son Michael and Divya have great memories because of you. Please let us know if you need any references from prospective clients. We will give you and the company glowing reviews. Love you guys,”
“You and your whole crew were AMAZING! I am still getting compliments that this event was the best they’ve ever seen and had here at The Lodge. Everyone had a great time, the food was delicious, and the entertainment was top notch, very enjoyable and funny. Your mother would definitely be proud. We look forward to using you for our next Luau. 5+ rating for Islanders Luau… Mahalo!!”
“You and your staff were EXCEPTIONAL! Everyone loved it. People who have been to the islands stated this show was way above those shows. You all had passion and love what you do and it showed. I will 100% be recommending and using your services again. Top notch!!!!!!”
A fun tradition in the Hawaiian culture, is to throw a big luau for their child’s first birthday. We do a lot of 1st birthday parties, as well as parties to celebrate many of life’s big events. Quincineras, Bar Mitzvahs, graduations, bridal showers, weddings, anniversaries, vow renewals, 30th, 50th, 75th, 90th birthdays, retirement parties, and even quite a few memorials. We tell our workers that they need to give great attention to detail, because many of these events are one of the most important events in a client’s life.
“Everything was perfect! From the customer service, the food, and the show were all excellent.
The whole atmosphere reminded my wife and I when we went to Hawai’i for a luau.
We love supporting small businesses and by the looks of it, your company will continue to make a lot of customers happy and enjoy Islander culture.
Thank you again for making our son’s 1st birthday memorable and enjoyable for everyone.
With warm regards,”
We had a great time helping to celebrate the father-in-law's birthday with lei greeters to greet the guests, Hawaiian catering, and a fun Polynesian show!
“Thank you for making my father-in-law’s birthday so special. You provide an amazing experience. I could not have asked for a more perfect experience. You and your team made this party. Friendly and professional. You brought the true Aloha spirit! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Here’s a picture that was too good not to share!! Mahalo my friends!”
A mom went all out for her daughter's sixth birthday party luau in Newport Beach! We hope she calls us back when she turns 16!
“Incredible performers! Very professional! We felt like we were at an actual luau in our own backyard. This team is perfect if you want the best in Hawaiian entertainment. Highly recommend!! 10 stars!”
“Islanders Luau put on an event for 80 people for my firm. Everything was perfect! Every person on the team was very nice, personable, professional, and easy to work with. The food was excellent, and the show was fabulous. We would recommend this company to anyone planning a fun luau.”
Every January Islanders Luau gets asked to kick off the New Year at the Harley Davidson dealerships in Riverside, CA and Westminster, CA. Being asked back seven years in a row speaks for itself!
Members of the Avalon Tuna Club arrived in their yachts, for a pretty cool luau on a dock in Newport Beach.
“You are amazing! Thank you so much for making the Tuna Club luau an absolutely outstanding success!! We have received so many positive comments on EVERYTHING—the dances, the food, the decor, the audience participation. You made every moment of the event special!!!”
It is always fun to help a client throw a birthday party luau for their spouse!
“Maril and his team were awesome from the beginning until after the party. He was very gracious and patient when I kept changing my mind on things. My husband loved his 40th birthday party of 80. We had the pig with carrying in ceremony, Luau dancers (Maril did an epic fire dance) that got the crowd involved, and a DJ for after the show. It was an amazing experience. I thank you all for a job well done. You made it very memorable. Thank you again!”
Irene and Ken hired Islanders Luau for their anniversary at the beginning of the year and they liked it so much that they decided to have a luau for more of their friends 6 months later. Below is their response after the 2nd show.
“Good afternoon Maril, just to let you know the performance was absolutely outstanding, everyone at the party simply enjoyed every moment and they were very surprised to see how beautiful the costumes and dancers were. Harvey and Toto were wonderful with so much energy. They had the audience laughing..... Thank you so very much!!”
Islanders Luau has lots of options for entertaining the whole family at company luaus. Read what Vivian thought about her Islanders Luau party!
“I can’t say enough good things about Maril and Islanders Luau! We hired them for our company picnic luau at Lake Mission Viejo. Maril and his team were exceptional—very personable and professional! The island demonstrations and Tiki Photo Booth were big hits, and now we know how to crack a coconut! Such a fun demo!!! The show was wonderful and entertaining, and the island music playing throughout the event was lovely! The food was not just good—it was fantastic! The Islanders crew was very well organized and on top of everything!! I recommend this company to anyone looking for a quality, lovely island experience to enhance their event!!”
A review that is this positive is quite intimidating for us to live up to, but the Islanders Luau crew truly strives to make each event the very best possible. We know that our customers are throwing a party for very special reasons, and it is important for us to make it a success!
“I cannot Thank you enough for the amazing evening you created by bringing the Islands to us for my parents’ 50th Anniversary!
Ohana is the best word I can think of to describe Maril and the Islander’s Luau! Words can hardly describe how Maril and his family far exceeded all of our expectations for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary! My parents have visited the Islands of Hawaii for the last 50 years of their marriage as a place for vacation, rejuvenation, and for the love of each other and the Islands!
When I first spoke with Maril he stated that they would bring the Islands to us!! That is the very best explanation to describe all that Maril brought to our celebration! The experienced dancers, the delicious food, the authentic music, the engaging costumes, and the warm people of the Islands created the passion for the Islands! Everyone that had ever attended a luau in Hawaii, stated, commented, and expressed that the Islander’s Luau was the very best Luau that they had ever attended!!
I will say that Maril felt like family the moment I met him and I chose Islander’s Luau simply by looking on the internet and talking to Maril over the phone! He is a genuine, personable, warm, authentic, professional, courteous, talented, engaging, and an impressive Chief!!
I know that my Daughter and my Father both posted a review to Yelp. I was also able to post a review on Yelp but the site continues to say it is having a problem. This is what I posted to Yelp and please feel free to re-post if you can get the google site to work.
Thank you Maril and your family so sincerely for being a part of our family, ohana! Mahalo
Kindest and Warmest regards!”
We worked with Patrice for over a year (!) to help her plan her company luau for 180 people at Toro Irrigation Company in Riverside. It included some great island props, pig ceremony and the show. Since they were on a tight schedule we organized the catering so that we fed all 180 people in about 20 mins. Even though their business presentations went over their time schedule, we were able to make up for it and accomplish their luau event on-time.
“I’ve gotten lots of emails and complements this morning on what a great event we had yesterday and what a great time people had…you all put on a wonderful show, and the food was great! One person also asked for your info as he is going to suggest you guys for his friend’s sister’s wedding reception. Hopefully this will generate more business for you all! Again, thank you so much…it was great working with you!!”
“This is our second time using Islanders Luau Entertainment & Catering. We loved them the first time and even though there are other companies out there, I can’t imagine using anyone else. From catering, to performances and even their amazing decorations, they do it all flawlessly. Maril and his group bring their heart and soul into every aspect. The food was excellent. My guests especially loved the chicken and salmon barbequed on site, and the pig ceremony was a huge hit. Each performance was great, but the fire dance at the end of the evening was exceptional and definitely “wowed” my guests. For many, it was their first taste of the islands and definitely left them wanting more. The Islanders not only bring the beauty and traditions of the islands, they also bring a true sense of “ohana” family, and make you feel like you are part of theirs. Mahalo Maril, Susiana, and all the Islanders!”
Islanders Luau was flattered to be chosen by a Polynesian bride's family who take their Hawaiian food very seriously!
“Islanders Luau, thank you so much for helping our wedding turn out more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed of! Thank you especially for helping choose the tropical flowers, beause we had no idea where to begin. Thank you, Maril, for the amazing food and service you provided. I had so many compliments on the food and display! ♡♡♡ ”
“We booked Islander’s Luau catering services for my 30th birthday party. We were very impressed with the quality of food. Everything tasted amazing. They use quality ingredients. The catering set up was amazing, with a great floral display. The tiki statue was a great touch. The staff were friendly and on time. I would definitely recommend Islander’s Luau.”
“My 3 yrd old is forever in love with learning the Haka...thank you Islanders Luau!!!”
Not only did the Islanders decorate the gym at the high school, but they provided island villages where students could weave headbands out of fresh palm leaves and orchids, get temporary island tattoos, take Hawaiian hula dance lessons, and see a coconut opening demo complete with fresh coco rice. Maril dressed up some of the boys from the district and they carried in a whole roasted pig right before the luau began.