The 3 Best Catering Companies Around the Maui Area

Catering on Maui blends hospitality with the island’s distinct food traditions, making it an important category in the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest. Locals voted for the companies they trust to handle everything from family celebrations to workplace gatherings. Good catering does more than prepare food; it supports the flow of an event, reflects the host’s style and creates a shared experience that leaves people talking long after the meal ends. This year’s selections highlight businesses that approach their work with care, consistency and a deep connection to the island.

Pukalani Superette has served its upcountry community for decades, and its catering program builds on that long-standing role. The business emphasizes local ingredients, recipes rooted in Maui traditions and generous portions designed for groups of all sizes. Its catering offerings reflect the same values that define the market itself: reliability, affordability and a commitment to island comfort food. Customers can choose from trays, hot entrées and prepared dishes that make event planning easier without sacrificing quality.

Da-Soriano Grindz brings a food-truck approach to catering, focusing on Filipino-inspired plates and hearty combinations. Its social presence highlights pansit, lumpia, barbecue skewers and other staples that work well for gatherings where people want familiar flavors with a homemade feel. The business offers flexible catering pans and event options, giving customers choices that fit casual parties, workplace lunches or community events. Its focus on flavorful, straightforward cooking makes it easy to feed a crowd.

Kalei’s rounds out the category with a catering program shaped by the restaurant’s island-style menu. The business features dishes that blend Hawaiian influences with contemporary comfort food, including entrées, sides and family-style pans built for group dining. Catering guests can expect offerings that mirror the restaurant’s warm and welcoming approach—food that feels familiar, flavorful and suited to celebrations or professional gatherings. Its range of options helps customers match their menu to the tone of their event.

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