“I truly can’t thank you enough for all you did to make my wishes for this day come true. The wedding was beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of and I appreciate the hard work of you and your staff. Our guests RAVED about your food and said it was fabulous, obviously we both agree!! You deserve all the best and any bride would be lucky to have the chance to work with you. Thanks again for helping to keep me calm, sane and positive. You are the best and I will forever be grateful to you!” — Bree (Bride)

“You were the only food vendor we didn’t get to do a tasting with, so for us it felt like a little bit of a risk hiring you, but you came highly recommended and we figured we’d just go with you, and… you guys did such an awesome job!!!! I got SOOOO many compliments on the food. It was just spectacular. Your food and presentation blew everyone away. I barely had time to eat anything but I did get to eat a few lamb chops–outstanding. I could taste the smokiness of the grill. I didn’t get a chance to try the fish, but I heard it was amazing as well. It was so beautifully done. I know everyone was really juggling a lot of last minute things but it all came together so very well. That’s the benefit of hiring consummate professionals I guess! Feel free to use me as a reference whenever you’d like.. I will be singing your praises and recommending you to everyone I know.” — Jocelyn (Bride)

“Beaches and Backyards owner Vanessa Hollinger and her crew deserve the highest of accolades for the fabulous and professional work they did for our party.  From the first contact through to the last detail, everything went perfectly.  Vanessa contacted me regularly, drew up a contract and reinterated before hand what was to be done.  The crew arrived and not only prepared a wonderful pupu party but acted professionally throughout.  I would hire them again in a heartbeat, and suggest you do the same if you want to have people oohing and aahing over the food at your party..” — C. McIlroy

“Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed your food last night. The Opah with Ginger and Coconut… OMG! And the Beef with Horseradish was tender and very flavorful. The presentation was very chic and the staff made the food more enjoyable. We will definitely recommend you to our brides, corporate clients, and wedding coordinators.” — Susan (Menehune Mac Chocolates)

“I just wanted to pass along our thanks for the wonderful food you catered for our daughter’s wedding at Sunset Ranch. The Roasted Suckling Pig was scrumptious and the Vegetarian Curry heavenly. Everyone in attendance raved about the food. Thank you for your part in making the wedding a wonderful day.” — G & B Harper (Parents of the Bride)

“The food at the wedding was AMAZING! You did a wonderful job and it all was just fabulous! Your workers were great… friendly and accommodating throughout the entire event! You deserve all the praise you get on your website!! I am so happy Patty found your company to cater the event!” — K Quintas (Aunt of the Bride)

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know the AMAZING feedback we had about your food at our wedding. Everyone commented about how great the food and service were, and my co-workers who attended were still talking about it when I got back to work today. One of our veggie friends thought that the curry was one of the best things he had ever eaten. Seriously, everyone was blown away. We’ll write you a proper thank you note soon, with lots of effusive details, but I wanted to let you know we couldn’t be happier.” – M & J Shiroma

“John and I just wanted to tell you how absolutely wonderful a job you did on Sunday. We have heard countless guests talk about how delicious the food was, and how everything was served hot and fresh, and how the buffet was replenished immediately whenever something started to run low. Everybody had a favorite dish, but I’d say it’s safe to say that the Kalua Pig Spring Rolls were the hit of the night. And from our end, you were just absolutely fantastic to work with. What impressed us most was how the quality of the food was just as good when you cooked it for 2 people as it was when you cooked it for 150. We had a couple of people ask for your info though, so hopefully we will have the chance to eat your amazing food again.” – J & B Kendrick

“You catered all our events and everyone raved about how outstanding the food was, how professionally presented it was and the kind and friendly staff. Thank you for making this wedding so wonderful!” – Mother of the bride

“I truly doubt you get told often enough how amazing you are at your job. Your organization, patience and kindness had a huge impact on decreasing my stress level. Furthermore, our guests are still talking about the food! There are no words to express my thanks. I couldn’t believe how awesome you were about taking random décor and creating the perfect atmosphere. You helped keep my stress level to a minimum, which, on a girl’s wedding day, is a true blessing! Thank you with all my heart!” – A & B Trokey

“I just wanted to thank you and your staff for all of your help with my wedding. The food was EXCELLENT and everyone commented on how good it was. And I mean EVERYONE! I was so impressed with all you did – cooking and service. Thanks again and I hope I get the chance to recommend you around.” – A & J Miller

“Thank you so much for the WONDERFUL food! All the guests raved about it. We both greatly appreciate all that you did to make our day special.” – L & J Eggett

“You really know how to throw a party! I cannot convey how thrilled we were with the outstanding service Beaches and Backyards provided at our wedding. You and your crew are terrific, the food was scrumptious, and the setting and the details were lovely! Everything exceeded anything we could have hoped for. Thank you so much for the impeccable service. We were blown away! Mahalos Galore!” – B & A

“THANK YOU sooooo much! The food was AMAZING! Thanks for the deliciousness…everyone LOVED the food and drinks. You made our holiday party bright!” – T. Dang

“I just wanted to thank you SO much for the YUMMY menu you created and made for our staff meeting. It was absolutely DELICIOUS! Thank you for filling our tummies and making them happy through our meeting!” – A. Baley

“Having Vanessa cater our school’s opening and dedication ceremony out at Ocean Pointe added a touch of elegance that made our event much more memorable for all those that attended. Governor Lingle and her staff who spoke at the event, notably inquired about the caterer, as a result of their expressed enjoyment of the delicious menu served.” – C. Larson

“ We’d like to express our thanks to you and your staff for a most delicious luncheon at Alisse’s Bat Mitzvah. We had so many compliments on the food and presentation and families wanting your name for future functions.” – R. Singer

“Thank you so much for making our 10-Year Anniversary a HIT! The food was so ono and the presentation was outstanding as well. Your professionalism was much appreciated as everything just went so smoothly. We will not hesitate for one second to recommend you to others.” – K & N Maiocco

“We want to thank you for catering our Change of Command party. We were so thankful and extremely pleased with your service. Your culinary talents were highly spoken of among our guests. We were very impressed that you remained calm and in control serving 200 people, especially when the electricity went out! Thank you again for making our celebration delightful!” – R & J Urbano

Thank you so much for catering our son’s first birthday luau. We got so many compliments on the food. Everything was so delicious! And you are a delight to work with!” – L & T Dwight