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Contemporary Flavors Catering

Contemporary Flavors Catering

Lihue, HI
4.9 out of 5 rating, 21 reviews
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    Charlotte Sent on 01/26/2021
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    Recommended by everyone

    Everyone we spoke to recommended having our catering done by Mark's Place. I'm so glad we did. They were organized, professional and had an exceptional menu. They understood that we wanted our food to be part of the focus of our day and they did not disappoint. I even spotted a server going out of his way to find my mom to deliver her the last of our shrimp skewer appetizers. We decided on small deserts instead of ordering a separate wedding cake. We were able to create a delicious, personalized menu within our budget. We created our own wedding cocktails and everything came out perfect!
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    YUM! Highly Recommended!

    After reading all the great reviews we knew we had to go with Contemporary Flavors Catering! They were so flexible in helping us plan a menu that was special to us. They provided us with several options and quotes to choose from so we could make the right decision that fit our needs and budget. We opted for passed appetizers during our HH (Kalua pork sliders with pineapple slaw, shrimp skewers marinated in lemongrass caramel, gyoza with spicy ginger soy vinaigrette, and brie cheese on crostini with pineapple and macadamia nut chutney) They were AMAZING! We had a dinner buffet and in my opinion is some of the best on the island. Everything was fresh and savory and presented so well. Our guests were quite full after dinner! They even created a donut and malasada station for us! We really can’t thank them enough for putting so much effort into preparing, cooking and serving such delicious food. It’s clear that they take pride in their work as it shows! The bartenders, servers, and bussers are also to thank. They were organized, speedy and professional. I would highly recommend CFC for your next wedding or event!
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    Brittany Sent on 02/22/2020
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    Fantastic customer service and cuisine

    We made the right choice for our lovely wedding by choosing Contemporary Flavors. They were excellent!!! And the food was amazing too!!
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    Jonathan Sent on 02/10/2019
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    Best wedding food I've ever had

    I hired Contemporary Flavors to cater my destination wedding and it was far and away the best wedding food I've ever had. I've been to around 25 weddings so this is no small feat.

    Their standard catering menu has a ton of delicious options, and they were even able to accommodate a couple off-menu dishes we requested. We also sprung for the whole roast pig and flambe station which were both big hits.

    A couple days before the wedding, we dropped by their storefront in Lihue called Mark's Place for lunch to get a sense of how good the wedding food might be. Turns out they serve the best loco moco I've ever had, so we had high expectations going into the wedding and were not disappointed - their food is legit incredible! The service was excellent as well, they saved and brought us appetizer and dinner plates while we were busy chatting up our guests.

    10 stars if I could. Hire them now.
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    Cara Sent on 10/02/2017
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    My family is from Kauai and knew CFC is the best on the island! We hired them for my large wedding and were so happy about it. Just because we had a large wedding doesn't mean we have to sacrifice quality! The food was SPECTACULAR!! We let them do their thing. Mark picked an awesome menu - we had no changes because everything sounded so good I was salivating when I read the menu! And ho- they did not disappoint - everything was SO ONO!! CFC had cocktails and water ready for before the ceremony, a huge local spread for cocktail hour, and the most amazing dinner displays. The displays were spectacular and the food done to perfection. Some of my favorite stations was the prime rib, sashimi/poke/sushi, duck bao buns, noodle stations, and MORE. There was so much Ono food we were so so lucky!! We even had CFC do our cakes and they were so Ono. Mine was guava and his was the chocolate bomb I think. My husband's family is from the Mainland and said they had never had better food at a wedding EVER! We showed them the Aloha spirit and Mark and his team at CFC did an even better job than anything I could have every hoped for!!

    MAHALO, MAHALO, MAHALO!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/04/2016
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    We planned our wedding from Sydney, Australia and they were so accommodating and helpful. Not to mention the food was raved about by ALL of our guests. The waitstaff was extremely attentive and Wendy (point of contact) was always available for any questions we had. I would highly recommend using them for any event you may have!
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    Lauren Sent on 06/21/2016
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    After doing a ton of research to find the best wedding catering company on Kauai, I was lucky enough to come across Contemporary Flavors Catering. The guests were raving about how delicious our food was and we couldn't agree more.

    I had the unique experience of being a wedding planner professionally for several years and THEN being a bride. I knew I needed to find a company that was professional, responsive, known for great food and reasonably priced. From our very first consultation we were ready to book. They were willing to customize menu items for our guests and they even made suggestions for things we didn't think of.

    Each staff member that arrived on the wedding day was very professional, easy to talk to and attentive to our needs. Our water glasses were always full, the bar was a hit all night long and the food tasted as if it was right off the grill. They were even kind enough to agree to moving our chairs from ceremony to reception, this is a huge headache so we are grateful they were able to accommodate us!

    They book up quickly so if you are looking for a full service catering company, you've found it with Contemporary Flavors Catering. Thank you guys for being so terrific!
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    Kaylene Sent on 06/20/2016
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    We honestly cannot say enough A-MAZING things about the food and service provided by Contemporary Flavors Catering (CFC). Our guests RAVED about the meal, absolutely no complaints. Many of our guest stated that our wedding meal was the best meal that they had during their entire time in Hawaii. Getting in contact with CFC before the wedding was a little difficult as they were very busy, but the service and the food that they delivered during the wedding was worth it. I cannot recommend them enough as a catering provider in Hawaii. The food was the highlight our our wedding.
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    Caely Sent on 07/03/2015
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    We were so happy with the food at our wedding. It was delicious, simple, presented well and creative. We especially loved our shaved ice station!
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    Nicki Sent on 11/08/2014
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    The best catered food I've EVER had. Ever. We asked CF to cater our wedding of 95, asking for a menu that incorporated mainly local ingredients, and gave them a guideline of flavor profiles we like. What they came back with was perfection. Perfectly cooked fish and risotto for 95 people. Most items were cooked on location, along with a donut cake they topped with orchids and paired with chocolate and passion fruit sauce.
    The caterer was open to executing (and did!) any and all ideas we had, the staff was professional, and most importantly, the food was perfect.
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    Melissa Sent on 06/10/2013
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    The food was amazing! They also did my cake and that was beautiful. I was very happy with their services. All the employees were very professional and nice. Wendy who helped coordinate was very accommodating when I had questions. I would definitely recommend them.
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    User1133518 Sent on 04/13/2013
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    Great to work with! Great food! Would definitely work with again.
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    Erin Sent on 01/03/2013
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    Mark and his team at Contemporary Flavors were an integral part of making our wedding absolutely exceptional. From the first meeting we had with Mark to the impeccable, seamless clean-up after the food service on the night of our wedding was completed, everyone at Contemporary Flavors was perfectly professional, creative, on-time, dependable made us feel like we were their only clients, despite how busy they were.

    Having delicious food at our wedding was a top priority for us. We're big foodies and wanted a wide variety of flavors and types of dishes that all of our guests could enjoy. At our initial meeting, Mark asked us a series of questions about our food preferences and came up with an incredibly creative menu full of fresh and exciting ideas.

    As we finalized the menu Mark and his team were quick to respond and always thoughtful. There were so many details and throughout the entire process not one was overlooked. Because our venue was new to them, Mark came down himself to walk the property and help us come up with a layout for all of the food tables, tents etc. The tasting they had for us was exceptional and added to our excitement for our Big Day.

    On our wedding day the contemporary flavors team was prompt and did a phenomenal job setting up. Not only was everything in it's place, Mark's team decorated the tables beautifully with fruit, wine boxes we had supplied and table clothes. The food was absolutely phenomenal (all of our guests continue to rave about it) and aesthetically the entire presentation was outstanding. To top it all off, the service of all of their staff was impeccable. Everyone was friendly, thoughtful, conscientious, efficient and absolutely professional.

    We are so deeply grateful to everything Mark and the Contemporary Flavors Catering Ohana did for us. Mahalo!
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    Joy Sent on 05/09/2012
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    We were very happy with both the food and service provided by Contemporary Flavors. The food was delicious - especially the pasta action station (which my husband said was the best pasta he's ever had). They were very flexible with us in creating a menu - and it was very convenient that they also provided our cake at a very reasonable cost. All the staff were very friendly and stayed on top of making sure peoples drinks were full and appetizers came by regularly. We would definitely recommend them - as we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thanks!
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    Contemporary Flavors is amazing! The food at our wedding was delicious, and the guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was. Mark, the owner, is a pleasure to work with. He has a huge menu selection to choose from, and he will work with you to make a menu that works for you. We had passed appetizers after the ceremony and a buffet dinner, and everything was terrific! Now, for his staff. They are wonderful. The staff were so kind and took care of us and all of the guests. We also hired a bartender through Contemporary Flavors, and he as great. Contempory Flavors gives you the option to provider your own alcohol, which was a nice option. I can't recommend Contemporary Flavors enough!
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/28/2009
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    Contemporary Flavors did an absolutely amazing job with the food for our wedding. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the food and we are still hearing about how wonderful it was months later.

    We worked with Mark and he did a great job of helping us select a menu that made sense for us. I am a vegetarian and he even provided me with a special "brides menu" so I wouldn't miss out on enjoying the food at my wedding.

    Contemporary Flavors also did the cake for our wedding. I provided a picture of a cake I liked from a magazine and they were able to replicate it exactly as it was in the photograph - I was blown away!

    I would highly recommend Contemporary Flavors to anyone getting married in Kauai!
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    Melody Sent on 06/17/2013
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    Mark's team provided excellent food and service for my wedding! I received so many compliments from my guests on how tasty everything was. They were also very pleased with the service and how friendly the waitstaff were. From beginning, Mark really listened to my needs- I wanted something that had local flavors but also refined and creative. The menu Mark created was fun and elegant. We had a buffet line for different food stations. This allowed people to be interactive and more social. They loved the shaved ice station and the dessert station. Fresh fish was grilled on site, which made it extra tasty. Mark's team delivered great value, delicious food, and really creative atmosphere! I'd recommend Mark to anyone who's looking for a great caterer in Kauai.
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    We hired CFC to cater our wedding and we did not go wrong! The food was amazing, the presentation was beautiful, service was great, and the staff was professional and friendly. Planning with Wendy and Mark was easy - they sent us a questionnaire to fill out and drew up an outline with our menu, special requests and timeline. Wendy was able to answer all of my many questions through the planning process and always in a timely manner. The F&B was executed perfectly throughout our reception. The only slight hiccup was that they did not stock the bar with enough vodka and we ran out with about an hour to go for our reception. I guess we were drinkers ;) But overall it was a pleasure working with CFC and we can't thank them enough!
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    Salina Sent on 02/08/2014
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    Contemporary Flavors was a wonderful find and provided fantastic food and service the day of our wedding! We were planning a destination wedding from 3,000 miles away and did not get a chance to set up a tasting during our first trip. Yet, we consistently heard such great things about the food, that we jumped in anyway. Their website is thorough and gave us a good sense of their aesthetic and what to expect with the food. This was incredibly important since we were so far away. Sometimes, it took a little bit of time to communicate timely but I understand with the time difference and the fact they are probably swamped, I was impressed with how perfect everything was the day of.

    Mark was our main point of contact and he was incredibly flexible in helping us create things that were off their normal menu. For example, we requested a vodka lavender lemonade (with very short notice) as our specialty cocktail and they were able to deliver. We also requested miniature root beer floats and though they hadn't do it before, they did an amazing job with presentation and taste. Our guests loved them!

    If there were hiccups the day of, I did not know of them! Everything seemed to go smoothly (also thanks to our wonderful wedding coordinator) and the CFC staff were so professional and friendly. We had 3 passed appetizers and the cold seafood station, which was our favorite. Because it was such a hot day, there were flies but CFC had a dedicated staff member to stand there with a fan to keep them away. For dinner, we had a buffet, which I was nervous about because often the food gets cold and overcooked. But here, the food was served hot, the short ribs were so tender, and the lamb action station was absolutely worth it.

    My husband and I have high standards for food and are willing to invest to make sure we like the food. That being said, we found CFC to be a wonderful value for our 50 guests. Thank you again, Mark and team!!
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    I did a buffet catering service, which was amazing! Highly recommend
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    Mari Sent on 02/11/2015
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    Executed every request I asked. Every contact was very friendly and made every guest happy with there delicious food. ;)
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