http://www.paradisegourmet.com Creative Cuisine, Superlative Service, Exquisite Decor Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:50:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Town was a buzz last week with the race.  We were fortunate to work with them on several events all week.  Very inspiring to see! http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2009/10/15/ironman/ In addition to our old favorite "Mai Tai in a Bamboo Cup" we would like to introduce two fun new colorful beverages -  Ginger Martini and Hibiscus Champagne Cooler.       http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2009/07/20/welcome-beverages/ On Wednesday evening Paradise Gourmet Catering and Grass Shack Parties and Rentals co-hosted the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce monthly ‘after hours’ reception with our neighbors - the Kona Brewing Company, and Big Island To Go.    The event took place in the parking lot in front of our warehouse where close to 200 ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/10/17/after-hours/ For the past weeks Kona has been a hub of activity as runners and cyclists continue to train for Saturday's grueling event  - a 2.2 mile ocean swim, a 112 mile bike ride across sun beaten lava and ending with a 26 mile marathon.    On Wednesday evening Paradise Gourmet Catering ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/10/10/ironman-2008/ With a busy weekend of events and our chef up North playing “Cowboy”at a ‘Paniolo’ themed first birthday party, the girls were left to ‘man’ the food station at the annual Hawaii Island HIV-AIDS Foundation Taste of Life Benefit at the Sheraton Keauhou Hotel on Saturday night. Chef Dawn and Courtney ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/08/25/girls-rock/ An hour before the start of the function Rocky and I went to move the chef's van and truck out of the driveway. I pulled the van around the corner onto the hill and waited for Rocky, who was driving the truck, to help guide him. He seemed to be ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/07/23/all-in-a-days-work/ Here at Paradise Gourmet Catering, we believe in keeping up with trends, creating some of our own and always working to make things more creative and fun then they were yesterday.  One essential way to do this is education!  Pretty obvious, but I know very few caterers in Hawaii who ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/06/21/fancy-food-show/ At Huggo's this summer, fun things are happening!  A special happy hour from 3-6 at Huggos and Huggo's on the Rocks is sure to please.  And if you are looking for lunch - dine on the ocean under the new super shady and spacious umbrellas.  Wiggle your toes in the ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/06/20/huggos-sizzling-summer-specials/ well not really but when I told him we just booked a new function for 600 people that's what he said.  He says that all the time but always changes his mind and gets to cookin'! http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/06/17/600-people-and-the-chef-is-off/ Who ever thought a slow week would really end up with nothing to do? The office, of course continues to create new proposals for clients calling for next year, 2010 (yes 2010) and next month. Kathy is working on a really fun old Hawaii vintage interactive sort of party. Jean ... http://www.paradisegourmet.com/2008/06/13/is-it-slow/