Upcountry & Kohala Coast
Catering in Waimea & the Kohala Coast
Paniolo-country weddings, estate gatherings, and resort celebrations across North Hawai'i. We bring the smokehouse upcountry and feed your guests like family, served with aloha.
Paniolo-country weddings, estate gatherings, and resort celebrations across North Hawai'i. We bring the smokehouse upcountry and feed your guests like family, served with aloha.
Waimea sits high in ranch country, where the air is cool and the grass runs green all the way to the Kohala mountains. Big Island Smokehouse brings that upcountry spirit real, hearty food that holds its own at a paniolo wedding or a resort reception down on the coast. We serve slow-smoked meats, homemade sausage, huli huli chicken, plate lunches, and our signature banh mi, all handcrafted by Chef Evan Salvador-Stevens, trained at the Culinary Institute of America.
We are based in Hilo and travel north to Waimea, Kamuela, and the Kohala coast. Travel fees may apply outside the Hilo area, and we quote them up front so your estimate stays honest.
A Waimea wedding has its own feel, open skies, cool evenings, and room to gather. Our hearty smoked meats suit that setting well, filling plates and feeding a crowd without fuss. We handle the spread so you can be present for your day.
Down toward the coast, the Kohala resorts and private estates host some of the island's finest celebrations. We work with your venue and planner to deliver food that feels generous and unmistakably local, whether it is a milestone party or a corporate retreat.
Our truck can pull up to your ranch or estate and serve fresh off the smoke. Guests love watching plates come together, and it doubles as a centerpiece for the gathering.
Full trays delivered and set up, ready to serve. A relaxed, help-yourself option that scales well for larger Kohala receptions and upcountry parties.
We are humbled to be voted People's Choice 1st Place at the 2025 Smoke It Up Festival, to hold a 5.0-star rating on Google, and to have fed 500+ events across the island. We do everything with love, and your Waimea or Kohala event is no exception.
Build a real-time estimate in about two minutes, or call us and we will talk through your venue and headcount.