Food For The Soul Catering & Events

We truly could not have asked for a better experience than working with Tina and she and her husband’s catering team at Food For The Soul.

From the very beginning, Tina was incredibly flexible with all of our idea and timeline changes (though we had more than one), which made the entire planning process feel easy and stress-free. She was always clear, communicative, and so supportive—often offering thoughtful input from her past experience while still encouraging us to make decisions that felt true to us and our vision. She struck the perfect balance between guidance and letting us create a day that felt completely our own.

On the wedding day, Tina was absolutely amazing. She kept everything moving smoothly and effortlessly without ever making us feel rushed or overly directed. We were able to stay present and fully enjoy each moment, knowing she had everything handled. She coordinated seamlessly with all of our vendors, and if there were any issues behind the scenes, we truly have no idea—because Tina managed everything so professionally and effectively. Most importantly, Tina is an incredibly kind person who we are so lucky to have had present on our wedding day.

And the food was incredible. Food For The Soul exceeded every expectation. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, and genuinely delicious—ourselves and our guests absolutely loved it!

We are so grateful to Tina and her team for making our wedding day feel so smooth, special, and unforgettable. We would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

We worked with Food for the Soul for both catering and wedding planning, and hiring Tina was one of the best decisions we made during the entire wedding process.

About five weeks before our wedding, our original venue unexpectedly received a cease and desist order from the county and we suddenly had to find a new venue and reorganize everything on very short notice. Up until that point we had been planning everything ourselves, but Tina stepped in and took over planning and coordination, and it completely changed the experience for the better.

She helped us secure a new venue, coordinated vendors, rentals, timeline, setup, and communication, and made the entire process organized and manageable during what could have been a very stressful situation. She was extremely communicative, organized, and always mindful of our budget while still helping our vision come to life.

On the wedding day, everything ran perfectly. The timing, setup, coordination, and transitions were smooth and we were able to just show up and enjoy the day instead of worrying about logistics. That alone made it worth it.

The food was also incredible. We received many compliments from our guests, and several people told us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Tina, Rob, and the entire team did an amazing job with the buffet and service.

Tina also helped connect us with other great vendors and made the whole process feel like a one-stop shop for everything we needed — rentals, florals, photography, and more. She was organized, responsive by email and phone, and clearly very experienced with Maui weddings.

We are incredibly happy we chose Food for the Soul for both planning and catering and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding on Maui. If you want a day where everything is taken care of and your vision comes to life without stress, Tina and her team are the way to go.

We are still raving about the food at our Maui wedding! Every dish was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly suited to our wedding style and location. From appetizers 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!

Tina at Food for Soul was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! We are based on the mainland and hired her as our day-of coordinator and caterer for our wedding in Kapalua. She offered planning help to us for multiple calls leading up to the wedding which was so helpful due to her extensive experience planning weddings in Maui. Tina was very kind and helpful in guiding us through the process, bringing every single detail to our attention (a lot of things which had never thought to think of!). She genuinely wanted us to have a great experience and we ended up having the most special, perfect wedding! We did the Hawaiian buffet and it was so incredibly delicious, perhaps the best wedding food I've ever had (and they weren't shy on portions). The appetizers were also plentiful and so delicious! Her team was very professional and accommodating. If you're looking for a planner and caterer, look no further, you are in good hands with Tina & Food For The Soul! :)

We cannot say enough good things about Tina and her team from Food for the Soul Maui. We were planning a wedding at a venue we have never been to from thousands of miles away and a 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

Tina and her team are amazing! She was very helpful planning out the different meal options (steak and fish) and making sure that we felt very involved despite being so far away. She was flexible when it came to changing menu items and cake flavors. We had a tasting at their kitchen and met Dillon (who was onsite on our wedding day)! Everything was amazing and people kept commenting on how great the food (appetizers to cake and ice cream sundae bar) was!

Tina and her Food For The Soul team were phenomenal!! We hired them for wedding coordination and catering for our reception. The food was amazing! It was served buffet style for dinner and passed appetizers for our happy hour. The food was hot and the service was great! All of our guests were raving about how good the food was! It was delicious! And all the staff were friendly and professional. So kind!

Tina was super organized and has a good system to her planning. She was available for any questions and helped guide our decision making. She suggested excellent vendors and is a wealth of knowledge. I felt at peace knowing Tina was coordinating everything!!

Anyone considering wedding catering and/or wedding coordination should hire Food For The Soul! You won’t be disappointed!

Tina is the best! My husband and I were Lahaina residents and planned to marry in We were fortunate to meet Tina by chance while touring the Olowalu Plantation House, which ultimately became our venue. Right away, we could tell Tina was the perfect person to help us navigate planning the weeding. She is kind, calm and attentive. Tina never tried to push us to any particular vendor and helped us work within our budget.

Unfortunately, my husband and I lost our home and everything else in the Lahaina fire in August 2023, less than 2 months out from our wedding. Tina not only helped us immediately to reschedule the wedding and coordinating with vendors, she was a huge emotional support for us as we grappled with the loss of our community. Planning a wedding once is stressful enough. Planning a wedding twice after losing everything in a fire was something we could not have done without Tina.

We cannot say enough kind words about Tina. She is a calming presence on the day-of, we never had to worry about anything, and she was always there with a smile. I cannot imagine my wedding without her involvement and by the end, she became like Ohana to us. We are forever grateful for her kindness and making our wedding even better than we could have imagined.

P.S. FFTS also catered the wedding and the food was spectacular! I still have guests telling me how it was the best wedding meal they ever had!

We cannot recommend TINA and FFTS highly enough! From the moment we hired her as our day-of coordinator, she went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. Her personalized attention and genuine care made us feel like we were her top priority.

Not only did she handle the logistics seamlessly, but she also provided invaluable advice and support throughout the planning process. She helped us stay within our budget while still creating a magical experience that felt incredibly special.

We also chose FFTS catering, and the food was nothing short of spectacular! Our guests are still raving about the delicious dishes and impeccable presentation.

What truly stood out was the way Tina became like family to us. Her warmth, encouragement, and countless hugs made the whole experience even more memorable. We felt completely at ease knowing she was by our side every step of the way. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is dedicated, talented, and truly passionate about her work, look no further than Tina. She turned our vision into reality, and we're forever grateful!

FFTS was more than we could have expected! I reached out to several catering companies and FFTS hands down had the best menu selection and pricing. We had appetizers and plated dinner which were all so delicious! The filet mignon and Mahi Mahi, was high end restaurant quality food, in no way was this typical "wedding food". Our guests were amazed by the staff service and food presentation/quality. We had guests that do not like steak and/nor medium rare steak but they said they actually enjoyed the steak and would have it again!
Thank you for making our wedding day more than we could have imagined and providing our guest and us with an experience of a lifetime!
Mahalo!