We strive to create memorable and successful events that exceed our clients' expectations, nurture relationships and delight the senses — one client, one event, one experience at a time.
About Us
At Gourmet Events Hawaii, our mission is to create memorable and successful events that exceed our clients' expectations, nurture relationships and delight the senses - one client, one event, one experience at a time. Incorporating each client's unique vision, we create sumptuous occasions, memorable well beyond the last morsel of dessert or sip of fine wine.
Our Mission
Gourmet Events Team
Gourmet Events Hawaii is comprised of a team of senior staff that together brings over 70 years of event management and catering experience to every event they produce. The team unites experts in every aspect of event management, from catering and menu planning, to staffing, to facilities and logistics, to vendor management, and marketing and communication. The unified vision of the entire Gourmet Events Hawaii staff is to produce exceptional events with style and taste that exceed client expectations.
The Advisory Board
In an effort to continue to build our business and improve our current suite of services, we put together our inaugural GEH Advisory Board. This body provides us with consistent feedback from a diverse cross-section of our valued clientele and community members so we can strengthen mutually-beneficial relationships with other members of the business community within Hawaii and beyond.
Our Team
Kathleen L. Hurtubise,
Founder & CEO
With over 14 years at Gourmet Events Hawaii, Lisa is a master of the details. Her passion lies in creating seamless, memorable events by securing the perfect staff, selecting top chefs and menus, and curating just-right rentals. From start to finish, Lisa ensures every client can relax and fully enjoy their special moments.
Lisa Marana,
Vice President, Catering, Rentals & Staffing
Meet Lisa Marana, our dedicated Chief of Staff, whose tenure of over a dozen years makes her the backbone of our organization. Lisa's meticulous care and confidence-building ensure the seamless and professional execution of events, regardless of size. She orchestrates success with her expert coordination of professional greeters, waitstaff, bartenders, culinary teams, and set up and strike crews. Lisa personifies #BestSelfThroughService, instilling this ethos in our event staff to guarantee every event's success with precision and professionalism.
Event Coordination,
Powered by Our Elite Team
At Gourmet Events Hawaii, our exceptional event coordination is powered by an elite team of Event Curators—seasoned professionals from across the islands who bring expertise, creativity, and precision to every production. Handpicked by our Founder, these curators have successfully led some of Hawai'i's most high-profile events. Their ability to manage complex logistics while delivering culturally rich, unforgettable experiences sets GEH apart as a leader in Hawai'i' event landscape. When you work with GEH, you're not just planning an event—you’re partnering with a team dedicated to excellence from start to finish.
REVIEWS
Carissa
Married 05/22/2018
Highly recommend this company! We hired Gourmet Events Hawaii for our destination wedding last minute (week of the wedding, eek!). They were so quick to respond to our inquiry, were very accommodating, and were so easy to work with. Within one day we were able to get pricing, a signed contract, and were all set up. The guys they sent were very nice, well dressed, and so helpful.