Big Kahuna Luau prides itself in quality entertainment with over 500 employees, musicians, singers, dancers, choreographers. In addition to our luau venues across Florida, we strive to deliver custom luau themed events specifically designed for conventions, meetings & incentives, weddings, and any other special occasion.
The perfect event for any occasion, The Big Kahuna Lū‘au is available for a buyout option. Whether for a company event, family gathering, celebration, or reunion, The Big Kahuna Lū‘au is fun for everyone. With customizable packages, your Hawaiian luau experience can be tailored to your guests’ needs. Let us create an unforgettable experience for your next event with our Tiki Style LuWOW!
The Tiki Party Package – from $5,000 | The Hukilau Package – from $25,000 | The Big Kahuna Package – from $100,000 | |||||
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* Price caluculated per person (Flower $20, Kukui nut $15, Shell, $5). ** We offer hosted or cash tiki bars with signature cocktails. *** Tiki torch lighting can be moved outside for indoor venues. **** Underground imu ceremony involves pork. Alternative options available to satisfy religious beliefs or dietary restrictions. ***** Catering for buffet, 12-course, or 16-course dinner available. Kosher and Vegetarian Options Available. | |||||||
The Royal Welcome Lei Greeting (Flower, Kukui nut, Shell)* Welcome Mai Tai & Appetizer | |||||||
Fun Luau Activities Lei Making, Coconut Leaf Weaving, Polynesian Tattoos, Ukulele, and Hula | |||||||
Tiki Bars Hosted or cash tiki bars** | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||||
Legendary Sunset Ceremonies Tiki Torch Lighting***, Tahitian Blessing Chant, Showers of Flowers, & Imu Ceremony**** | |||||||
Dinner & Pre-Show 3 Dining Options*****, Master of Ceremonies, live background music | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||||
Show | Mini Show 5 dancers & trio | Mid-Size Production Cast of 15 dancers & 5 musicians | Full Show Production Troupe of 50 artists (dancers & musicians) | ||||
Please Note: These prices are only referred to the property & facilities. These prices exclude food and beverages and any other additional service. A deposit, 50% of the total contracted minimum will be required to confirm a definite reservation. Deposits can be made by credit card or company check. We will apply a courtesy hold for the desired date for 5 business days. If no deposit is received within 5 business days, the date will be released.
The Big Kahuna Luau is the perfect event for any occasion.
Whether for a company event, family gathering, celebration, or reunion, The Big Kahuna Luau is fun for everyone. With customizable packages, your event experience can be tailored to your needs.
The big Kahuna Luau can offer a custom menu by our renowned and award-winning south Florida chefs pair with wine, beer, and handcrafted signature cocktails from our Tiki Bar. Designed to entice and tantalize the taste buds, our expert consultants and catering staff are at your service, ready to assist you in creating the perfect event imaginable.
Includes:
We offer 3 different dinner packages and a island-inspired sushi station.
“THE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS”
“MIXED ISLAND GREENS”
“LOCAL HAWAIIAN CUISINE”
“HOMEGROWN GOODNESS”
“THE GRAND FINALE”
* Vegetarian option available upon request *
Basic – $6 or 1 Ticket (Included for VIP)
Beer: Kona Beer (Lager, Ale or IPA) | Heineken | Bud Light | Corona
Wine: Red (Shiraz or Merlot) | White (Chardonnay) | Champagne
Cocktails: Mai Tai | Blue Hawaiian | Lava Flow | Piña Colada
Premium – $12 or 2 Ticket Screaming Mai Tai:
Bacardi Silver, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Orange Curacao, pineapple juice, Mai Tai mix served over ice with a float of Hana Bay.
Hawaiian Mojito:
Bacardi Silver & Malibu Rums with mint, sugar, lime juice & soda water.
HI 5–0:
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour & lime juice.
Top Shelf – $21
Big Kahuna Colada: Comes in a Full Pineapple!
Silver Rum, Coconut Rum, Crème of Coconut & pineapple juice in a freshly cored Dole Pineapple. Refills: $10 (Free for VIP)
Cool Kahuna: Comes in a souvenir Tiki Glass!
Silver Rum, Blue Curacao, Crème of Coconut, a splash of orange juice & pineapple juice.
Big Kahuna Bottle Service – For our Discerning Guests Champagne de France:
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin – $100
Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon – $400 Louis Roederer Christal – $500
White Wine
Conundrum, by Caymus – $60
Stag’s Leap Winery Chardonnay Napa – $70 Far Niente Chardonnay Napa – $110
Red Wine
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara – $60 Ferrari Carano Merlot – $75
Opus One 2011 – $480
The perfect event for any occasion, The Big Kahuna Lū‘au is available for a buyout option. Whether for a company event, family gathering, celebration, or reunion, The Big Kahuna Lū‘au is fun for everyone. With customizable packages, your Hawaiian experience can be tailored to your guests’ needs. Come and enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars at the island’s hottest Lū‘au.
A Revolution in Luau, Fun, and Tiki Bars!
Big Kahuna Luau Buy-out Rates
Luau Features | VIP | Premium
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Venue Set-Up | |||
The Royal Welcome | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fun Luau Activities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tiki Bar | Hosted and Non |
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Legendary Sunset Ceremonies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Underground Imu Oven Roasted Pork | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dinner & pre-show | Yes | Available | Available |
Show | Full Show cast of 30 and full band | Show Cast of 10 and 5 musician | Mini Show cast of 8 and Trio |
Farewell & Picture with Program Bill PhotoSouvenir | Yes | Yes | Yes |
These prices are only referred to the property & facilities. These prices exclude food and beverages and any other additional service.
A deposit, 50% of the total contracted minimum will be required to confirm a definite reservation when signing the credit card authorization form.
Deposits can be made by credit card or company check.
We will apply a courtesy hold for the desired date for business days.
If no deposit is received within 5 business days, the date will be released.
*Complete Show buyout priced for 4 hours;
The cost for each additional hour is $7,500.00
Personnel
Extra Staff $100 / per person
Speaker/ Entertainment Liason/ Presenter $250
Parking Attendants $160 / each
Photographer $300
Security $600
Utilities
Chairs $8.00 / chair
Tables $12.00 / table
Parking Directional Signage $50
Bubble Machine $25
Foldable Utility Cart$25
Clothing Rack – Collapsible $25
Multimedia
4700 Lumen HD Projector $200
120″ Projector Screen $150
Projector Package with 80″ Screen + Stand $120
Big Screen & Sound Rental Package $350
Large PA Speaker System $90
Small PA Speaker System $30
Portable Speaker System with Microphone $30
Handheld Microphone $20
Special Microphone$40
AV Mixers $199
Sound Devices 664 Field Production Mixer $150
Apple Macbook Pro 17-inch Laptop $150
Apple iPad with Retina display Wi-Fi 16GB $30
Megaphone $50
Lighting Kit (3 pieces) $70
Tent
A tent is essential if your event is going to be outdoors in the case of rain. Tents prices can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on the type and size of the tent.
This quick tent size reference will give you an estimate on how large of a tent you will need for your event. Tents come in many sizes and can accommodate thousands of people. Your seating arrangement has an important influence on your tent selection.
Theather-style seating can accommodate most people and is perfect if the guests are having dinner in another section.
Casual and formal dinner-style seating is the most common use for a luau dinner show. Cocktail event-style standing can also be used especially if you have a small space and many guests.
| Number of Guests | Seating Only | Tiki Bar Buffet | With Dance Floor | Dance Floor Size |
| 40 | 20′ x 20′ 400 sq ft | 20′ x 30′ 600 sq ft | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 9′ x 12′ |
| 60 | 20′ x 30′ 600 sq ft | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 12′ x 12′ |
| 80 | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 12′ x 15′ |
| 90 | 30′ x 30′ 900 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 30′ x 50′ 1500 sq ft | 12′ x 16′ |
| 100 | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 40′ x 40′ 1600 sq ft | 16′ x 15′ |
| 120 | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 30′ x 50′ 1500 sq ft | 30′ x 60′ 1800 sq ft | 16′ x 18′ |
| 180 | 30′ x 60′ 1800 sq ft | 40′ x 60′ 2400 sq ft | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 20′ x 21′ |
| 240 | 40′ x 60′ 2400 sq ft | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 60′ x 60′ 3600 sq ft | 21′ x 24′ |
| 320 | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 40′ x 100′ 4000 sq ft | 60′ x 120′ 7200 sq ft | 24′ x 32′ |
| Number of Guests | Seating Only | With Bar & Buffet | With Dance Floor & DJ | Dance Floor Size |
| 40 | 20′ x 20′ 400 sq ft | 20′ x 30′ 600 sq ft | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 9′ x 12′ |
| 60 | 20′ x 30′ 600 sq ft | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 12′ x 12′ |
| 80 | 20′ x 40′ 800 sq ft | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 12′ x 15′ |
| 90 | 30′ x 30′ 900 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 30′ x 50′ 1500 sq ft | 12′ x 16′ |
| 100 | 20′ x 50′ 1000 sq ft | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 40′ x 40′ 1600 sq ft | 16′ x 15′ |
| 120 | 30′ x 40′ 1200 sq ft | 30′ x 50′ 1500 sq ft | 30′ x 60′ 1800 sq ft | 16′ x 18′ |
| 180 | 30′ x 60′ 1800 sq ft | 40′ x 60′ 2400 sq ft | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 20′ x 21′ |
| 240 | 40′ x 60′ 2400 sq ft | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 60′ x 60′ 3600 sq ft | 21′ x 24′ |
| 320 | 40′ x 80′ 3200 sq ft | 40′ x 100′ 4000 sq ft | 60′ x 120′ 7200 sq ft | 24′ x 32′ |
| Tent Calculator – see how much space you need. This Luau Space Planning Guide can help you. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Big Kahuna Luau Seating Section Set-up
If you have about 1500, we recommend creating 6 sections.
1, Diamond (144 seats)
2. Platinum (288 seats)
3. Gold (432 seats)
4. Silver (432 seats)
5. Bronze (144 seats)
– Cocktail (144 seats)
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Show Overview
As the lights go dark, the fire torch lights the entire cast the appears on the stage, sharing Maui’s legendary story, the Polynesian demigod who discovered how to create fire. This musical journey tributes Hollywood’s Golden Era, showcasing the Big Band’s famous songs that will have you dancing off your chairs with energetic and fun tunes recognized all over the world. We also showcase the breathtaking Samoan fire dance, Cuba’s hot rhythms, and the legendary Tahitian dance. The audience’s admiring gaze, who find themselves experience the drums’ mystical and energetic sounds complemented by the beauty and hips of our Dancers!
The Cast
Big Kahuna Luau consists of 40 artists, including 30 dancers from Hawaii, Tahiti, Caribbean islands, and the USA. The cast consisted of 3 female singers, 3 male singers,10 male dancers, 10 female dancers, and 10 female chorus lines. Big Kahuna Luau Show uses spectacular costumes featuring thousands of feathers and rhinestones, rich fabrics, and the famous grass skirts designed for Big Kahuna Luau & Show.
Acts
Act 1 Creation Of Fire – A Tribute to Air, Water, and Fire
Act 2 Let’s Do the Hula, Hula! – A Tribute to Hawaii
Act 3, Showtime! Is a Party at the Luau! – A Tribute to Great Sounds of the Golden Era
Act 4 Cubanissimo – A Tribute to Cuban & Caribbean Islands
Act 5 The Samoan Fire Knife Dance – A Tribute to friendly islands of Samoa
Act 6 Tahitian Otea – A Tribute to the islands of Tahiti
Act 7 Grand Finale – A Tribute to LIfe
Featured Singers & Performers
D’Manti
Tammy Martin
Mahi’ai Kamakani
Moa Tuifo (Fire Dancer)
The Big Kahuna Band
Arturo Grande…………………..Keyboards
Andreas Marquez ……………….Guitar
Robert Tana…………………….Bass
Thomas Kelsen…………………..Steel Guitar
Aaron Padilla / Pablo Camilo……..Percussion
The Big Kahuna Musicians
Nanci Sandoval………………….Guitar
Kekoa Kahale……………………Ukulele
Linda Lopez…………………….Bass
Javier Placencia………………..Percussion
Ricardo Martinez ……………….Percussion
Tahitian Drummers
Antonio Luz……………………Tahihian Toore or Pete
Mano Amaru…………………….Tari Paruu or Pahu
Cuban Batá
Rogelio Pimentel……………….Conga
Paco Cruz………………………Tumbadora
Principal Dancers
Giselle Lopez
Christina Rubio
Rita Rossini
“‘The Hula Girls'”
The female dancers of Big Kahuna Luau are known as the Hula Girls. Each dancer is selected by their skills and talents and comes from all over the world and is noted for their beauty and statuesque height, averaging 5′ 11. Our Gals are the perfect incarnation of exotic beauty, perform the most amazing choreographed dance with their sexy customs in their goddess figures.
The Big Kahuna’s Hula Girls
Pohaikauilani Campbell
Brenna Gouveia Stevie
Kealoha Smith
Claire Ramirez
Moana Silva
Linda Oliveira
The Big Kahuna Men
The Big Kahuna’s Gents
The male dancers of Big Kahuna Luau are known as the Big Kahunas. Each dancer is selected by their skills and talents and comes from all over the world, and is noted for their chiseled bodies. The Big Kahuna Gents perform the most amazing choreographed dance with their sexy customs in their athletic figures.
The Big Kahuna Males Dancers
Shane Garcia
Zachary Roberts, Featured Dancer
Nathanael Travieso
Gabriel Palma
Brad Kenedy, Principle Singer, Singer Line
Michael Furgerson
Production Staff
Master of Ceremony…………….Rogelio Marks
Technical Director…………….Adrian Tomas
Music Director………………..Will Rubal
Lighting Engineer……………..Mike Faros
Sound Engineer………………..Andrew Davison
Stage Manager…………………David Pascual
Schedule of Events
The luau features
Luau Time
1. Arrival & Welcome – 5:00 – 530 PM
2. Tiki Bars – 5:00 – 8:45 PM
3. Luau Fun Activities – 5:30 – 6:15 PM
4. Legendary Sunset Ceremonies – 6:15 – 6:45 PM
5. Kalua Pig Tasting & Showroom Seating – 6:45 – 7:00 PM
6. Dinner Buffet – 7:00 – 7:45pm
7. Intermission – 7:45 – 7:45pm
8. It’s A Beautiful Life Luau & Show – 8:00 – 8:45 PM
Big Kahuna Luau Process & Procedures from arrival to departure
I. Arrival & Royal Welcome Reception – 5:00 – 5:30 PM
Tahitian Drums & Hawaiian Conch welcome our exotic garden paradise themed with many tikis to transport guests to our paradise-like garden. The overall sense is generous hospitality, easy, relaxed luxury, and seemingly effortless attention to every detail.
Process
Experience
Lei Greeting
Guests are welcome with fresh flower leis or seashells, depending on their package.
Welcome Drinks
Guests are given a welcome Mai Tai drinks; servers use (aloha shirt).
Welcome Appetizer
Welcome Photo
Welcome to the luau Introduction
Utility:
Uniforms:
Props:
Musicals instrument:
Staff:
Total staff: 21
Note: As the guest arrived, the staff moves inside to continue with their assigned duties. The arrival Welcome Ceremony has a major impact on the guest and sets the expectation of the evening.
II. Tiki Bar – 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Enjoy the most delicious selection of tropical tiki cocktails prepared to perfection by our skilled bartenders servicing from handcrafted signature cocktails to authentic tiki Mojitos and Mai Tais. The bar can be hosted, or guests pay for their drinks.
Utility:
Uniforms:
Staff:
Total staff: 9
II. Fun Luau Activities
The fun luau activities consist of 5 stations:
These activities take place in the center of the luau grounds.
Stations:
By 615, all the activities stop, and we do a group hula dance, then we move into the Sunset Ceremony.
Utility:
Uniforms:
Staff:
Total staff: 28
III. Legendary Sunset Ceremony
All the world peoples have been summoned by the Kahuna and the conch shell to farewell the sun and receive the Tahitian blessing Chant before the Luau dinner celebration.
Imu Pork Tasting
MC: “Ladies and gentlemen… the conch shell is calling you to the luau dinner … so bring your favorite wahine or Kane and come to the luau feast … just follow the procession as u table is call… the feast is ready to begin!”
Utility: Sunset Ceremonies set
Uniforms: Pareos for wahine and lava lave for Kane
IV. Dinner and Pre-show – 7:00 – 745 PM
An Island-inspired Buffet Style Luau Dinner. Get a taste of a delicious, tasteful blend of island-inspired and South Florida fusion cuisine.
Dinner and Pre Show Entertainment
Appetizer Cheese & Bread (optional)
Salads & Salads
Entree
Desserts
To be passed on silver trays:
V. Pre Show (During Dinner) – 7:00 – 745 PM
Live atmosphere music is playing on the stage as guests are seated for dinner.
The MC will welcome guests to BKL, explain the buffet and the 15 mins intermission.
MC “Ladies and gentlemen… HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-HA!
– We welcome you to the Big Kahuna Luau!
Please hands of applause for our tropical trio.
We also want to welcome you to Florida, our Fabulous, Exotic, tropical Paradise home.
We trust that you are enjoying the experiences far.
We hope you are Hungry too because e have a fantastic dinner our chef and cook have been preparing for you will day.
The luau dinner buffet consists of 4 stations:
An in the islands, we eat until we get tired! So enjoy this celebration of abundance!
After dinner from the distant islands of Tahiti, Hawaii, and the Caribbean, our handsome Kane and beautiful gals will showcase their voice and talents with our award-winning show.
We kindly ask that you remain at your table until your host comes and escorts you to the buffet line. Thank you for your cooperation in how we can have an organization feed you all quickly, and don’t worry; food won’t run out!
Now, our fantastic trio will continue playing some excellent music for your enjoyment.
[After the last table, served their food, the MC returns]
MC:
How are you all enjoining our stupendous luau dinner!
I had some also… well I ate a lot. And it’s onolicious!
Repeat after me, ONO-LICIOUS
Ono means delicious in Hawaiian.
Let’s give a hand of applause to our chef and cooks, for this onolicious buffet.
Great! Now, I will like to call all of you celebrating your birthday. We have a birthday cake for you, so please come to the front of the stage, and our server will bring your cake so you can blow your candle. Start thinking of one of your wishes, and make it count, Because I promised you that with the energy of your family and all your new friends’ energy, your wish would become true.
MC: Please join us in celebrating these cousins’ birthdays by singing happy birthday. Hands of applause. Thank you! Again from all of us here today, a delighted birthday and that your wishes come true!
We will like to congratulate those newly married and those celebrating an anniversary.
Can you please raise your hands, If you have been married for more than 5 Years? Nice!
Now those that been married for more than 1o year. Very nice!
And those married for more than 20 years! Very, very nice!
Any anyone married for over 30 Years? Wow!
Anyone over 40 years?! WOW, now what is the secret? Please share it with these newlyweds.
I will like to ask 1o couple to come up here and dance to the Hawaiian wedding song.
If you are too shy, hold your partner’s hands, look in their eyes, and tell each other.
Aloha au iā’ oe, Repeat after me, aloha au ia oe. That means I love you in Hawaiian.
So let’s do it.
Adorable, Cousins, let’s give these couples hands of applause for their love and commitment.
Utility: all the standard buffet utilities (tables, chairs, dining awareness, etc.)
Uniforms:
Serving
VI. Intermission – 7:45 – 8:00 PM
After dinner, the stage goes dark, and the trio announces that the show will begin in 15 mins.
The 15 minutes break is for people to get to the tiki bars, use the bathroom, check their pictures.
Every 5 minutes, there is an announcement that the show will begin in 10, 5 mins.
Recorded Hawaiian background music is play until the shows begin.
VII. The Show – 8:00 -8:45 PM
Our award-winning show tells the legendary story of Maui, a demi-god, as he discovered the secret to making fire. The music will captivate you as we pay tribute to the great sounds of the Golden days of Hollywood, Cuba and Hawaii ignited by fire, song, and dance, featuring over 30 performers.
VIII: Farewell
MC: “Ladies and gentlemen, boy and girls… wherever you may be at this moment, we invite you to look to the sky as the Big Kahuna Team wish you a farewell and until we meet again, the most sincere Helloooooooooooooooha again!
Photo with Entertainers – 8:45 – 9:00 PM
Departure – 9:00 – 9:15 PM
BKL Seating diagram and Capacity (All tables are rectangle)
We have a total of 1500 seats in 6 sections:
Table Seating Guide
Rules of Thumb:
• Each person should have about 2’ of the table perimeter (calculated by doubling the sum of the width and depth )
• Tables should be 60” apart, allowing for 24” of aisle or service space
Big Kahuna Luau Show
Seating Assignment
BKL Seating Section & Maximum Capacity
We have a total of 1584 seats in 6 sections:
Note:
Big Kahuna Luau can come to your location to set up a perfect event. You can also host your event at our paradise-like venue. A luau is a perfect event to host an after-conference party or recognize and reward your customers or employees.
You can select different areas depending on the group size and ambiance you want your guest to experience.
Big Kahuna Luau can accommodate any corporate events of all sizes and offers many options and amenities for:
Our dedicated team will meet with you to plan and create the perfect event based on your budgets and specifications. We are very detail-oriented and will make sure that your event will be a success.
Schedule of Events
The luau features
Luau Time
1. Arrival & Welcome – 5:00 – 530 PM
2. Tiki Bars – 5:00 – 8:45 PM
3. Luau Fun Activities – 5:30 – 6:15 PM
4. Legendary Sunset Ceremonies – 6:15 – 6:45 PM
5. Kalua Pig Tasting & Showroom Seating – 6:45 – 7:00 PM
6. Dinner Buffet – 7:00 – 7:45pm
7. Intermission – 7:45 – 7:45pm
8. It’s a Party at the Luau Show – 8:00 – 8:45 PM
Big Kahuna Luau
Experience the warm Floridian Spirit of Hospitality!
This historic ocean view estate is exclusively yours for special events. Only the Hollywood Coconut Plantation Estate can offer you exclusive access to one of Florida’s hidden gems on Florida’s most beautiful beach.
A majestic location
Here in this enchanted place, the cool tropical air is as fresh as the lush tropical gardens, majestic coconut palms trees proclaim their glorious stories, and exotic tropical flowers quietly whisper their songs of LOVE with every gentle breeze. From your very first step into the lush Coconut grove until your last guest says goodbye, our team of professional coordinators are committed to providing you with the ultimate in service and genuine Floridian hospitality.
Our culinary partners will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests with their award-winning cuisine and elegant presentation. Professional and friendly service staff will take care of your guests’ every requirement, and it will always be delivered with the spirit of Love. Attention to detail, exquisite catering, and service beyond expectation – these are but a few of the benefits of hosting your event in Florida at the Big Kahuna Luau.
Plan your event with Big Kahuna Luau and enjoy a breath-taking backdrop of spectacular sunset amid an exotic tropical garden setting. You’ll be wrapped in awe-inspiring surroundings while our knowledgeable hosts manage all aspects of your experience.
Call us at 954-669-0169 to Inquire Today!
Plan your Dream Wedding in Hollywood, Florida
Florida is the most magical and romantic place to get married in the world.
Florida has the most beautiful beaches in the world, and it is also a tropical paradise.
The destination can provide a tight budget or an extravagant royal-style wedding ceremony.
Hawaiian and island-style wedding Packages at Big Kahuna Luau are the best in the market. Planning your dream wedding in Florida with the perfect ceremony will make your special day magical.
Booking your Florida wedding package is a much cheaper and easier planning process than in other destinations. Big Kahuna Luau makes it easier by providing a picture-perfect venue with a tropical garden and taking care of every detail and legal documentation.
The Florida Wedding Package range from as low as $2,500. Florida is cheaper than a wedding in Maui, Kauai, Oahu or Hawaii, Mexico, or any Caribbean Island. Also, the airline’s tickets and hotels are 50% or cheaper than Hawaii airfare and hotels. Furthermore, if you are interested in a Hawaiian Wedding, we can customize one for you here on the most beautiful beach with hula and flowers leis.
The Best Florida Venue for your Dream Wedding
Your venue is quite possibly the most important decision you will need to make because your venue will be a major factor in the look and feel cost and venue options for your wedding day.
Choose from several venue options that Big Kahuna Luau offers from beautiful private and exotic tropical gardens. If you can think of it, we can make it happen. Florida is known for its beaches and the most exotic tropical gardens in the world.
Florida Wedding Services
Florida is a celebrity paradise because of the natural beauty, charms, and simplicity of its people, yet there is a world-class wedding destination. Big Kahuna Luau wedding planners and designers are some of the best in the industry. If money is limited, do not worry. We can design a beautiful private wedding with the most beautiful bouquet of Hawaiian flowers you can dream of. If money is of no object, the sky’s the limit!
The natural beauty of Florida can bless you in so many ways, from a beautiful rainbow to our epic sunset. Our wedding planner can work within your budget to make your vision come true.
Your Wedding Location
Florida is the perfect wedding location for those that want a tropical rainforest, Eden garden-like, or a picture-perfect sugar-white sand beach. If you plan to come to Florida to scout your wedding location, we will credit up to $1000 from your bill to make it easier. We also can get you up to 50% discount on your Floria hotel.
Weather in Florida
The main consideration for an outdoor wedding is the weather. While Florida is mostly sunny year-round, the Sunshine State I do have a rainy season from May to June.
Florida is blessed because this is a tropical destination and the trade winds move the rain fairly fast.
Florida: Annual Weather Averages
June is the hottest month with an average temperature of 82°F
January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 77°F
August is the month with the most daily sunshine average of 11 hours
September is the wettest month is average of 5” of rain
The average sea temperature is 83°F
Officiant for your Hawaiian or Island wedding in Florida
You are required to have a licensed officiant by the Department of Justice. Regardless of what type of ceremony, you will have to get your marriage license. We will assist in hiring an Officiant.
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Big Kahuna Luau
This luxury dream destination is beautifully maintained, with Florida most incredible sunsets as the backdrop for any special event. Whether you are planning an anniversary, mitzvah, reunion, birthday party, wedding, or any other special occasion, the magic of Florida at the Big Kahuna Luau will make your event unforgettable.
Wedding
Exchange vows in a romantic hidden paradise just minutes from the beach but miles from ordinary, making it a dream wedding destination. The estate promises to take your breath away with our impressive palm trees, and fragrant tropical flowers embody the beauty and romance of Florida for a truly unforgettable occasion.
With a spacious lawn and charming features, including a garden walkway and cozy hanging bench, this venue is a dream come true for both large and intimate ceremonies and receptions. We invite you to begin a new chapter in your love story with an amazing Hawaiian wedding.
You can trust us with your special event. We have created thousands of successful events and Hawaiian Themes wedding experiences throughout our fifteen years of passionate service. We have the most qualified and committed staff, years of involvement in producing luau and special events.
PLAN YOUR EVENT
Your perfect event requires planning, attention to detail, and great organizational skills.
OUR STAFF
Trust your event to the friendly, service-oriented specialists of the Honolulu Ridge.
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
We are proud to coordinate your video and media production needs in video, photography, and beauty services.
EVENTS || THE BIG KAHUNA LUAU
The Big Kahuna Luau. Held at a tropical paradise, our luau is a celebration, unlike any other!
As the sun sets, the Luau begins as our award-winning dancers take to the stage. The genuine spirit of Florida hospitality fills the air while you enjoy a world-class Luau dinner show. Enjoy the venue and the tiki bars while you participate in fun luau activities. The Legendary Sunset and the Imu ceremonies are memorable.
The Big Kahuna Luau is sure to please!
Big Kahuna Luau Provides:
Exclusive or non-exclusive use of Big Kahuna Luau Venue for ceremony, cocktails, and/or reception for 3 hours
Use of the property for photography one hour before the ceremony
Private use of suite two hours before the ceremony
Personal Bridal Assistant
Additional Hourly Rental Rate: $1,250 per hour (Must be scheduled in advance)and before 430 pm
Tenting: A $1,500 tenting fee is available to apply.
Deposit: A $2,000 Refundable Security Deposit is required for all rentals.
The deposit will be fully refunded if all Big Kahuna Luau Rules and Regulations are adhered to satisfactorily, and no damage has occurred.
Rehearsal: One-hour complimentary rehearsal included. Additional rehearsal can be scheduled for $550 per hour and is available from 8:00 am to 3 Pm.
Is your facility handicapped accessible Yes
Is kosher catering available Yes
Is outside kosher catering permitted? Yes
Is the facility indoor only, outdoor only, or both? Outdoor Only with coved.
Does your facility have guest rooms No
Does your facility have air conditioning No
Maximum capacity with d 1500
Cancellation:
6 months before the event date, you will receive 100% of the venue deposit.
3 months before the event date will be charged 50% of the venue deposit.
2 months before the event date will be charged 75% of the venue deposit.
1 month before the event date will be charged 100% of the venue deposit.
Capacity
The maximum capacity is 1500 guests.
Accessibility: all
ALL EVENTS AT THE BIG KAHUNA LUAU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Big Kahuna Luau offers four unique and distinct areas for your ceremony. You can choose from our Tropical Gardens and Waterfall, the Cocoanut Grove, or the Tiki Huts Grounds.
The Tropical Gardens and Waterfall is Big Kahuna Luau’s perfect area for an intimate ceremony. You can plan your magical event with our exuberant tropical vegetation and waterfall.
The coconut grove offers an idyllic, private setting. From an intimate ceremony to a large affair, we can make your dream a reality in the Coconut Grove at Big Kahana Luau.
The tiki huts offer a romantic and private setting. From an intimate ceremony to a large affair, we can make your dream come true at our Venue. This section of our estate with colorful and lust tropical vegetation and the most fragrant flowers is our paradise-like garden that will impress your guests.
It is located on a beautiful beach. It is the perfect location with a stunning view of the Punta Cana Peach and an ideal backdrop for an idyllic, private setting. From an intimate ceremony to a large affair, we can make your dream a reality in the Coconut Grove at Caribbean Luau Venue.
Let the gentle sea breeze of Florida’s most greet you and your guests along with the white sand shoreline and Coconuts trees with the most dramatic sunset backdrop in the world.
We offer private reception services for convenience so that you and your guests may continue the wedding celebration with outstanding cuisine and signature tropical cocktails beverages. Leave all the details to our friendly and professional staff to ensure everything is in place: catering, china, stemware, linens, tables & chairs, flowers, tenting, sound system, and your desired entertainment.
If you are on a tight budget as an alternative option, please inquire how to incorporate your wedding reception with our renowned Big Kahuna Luau.
The Big Kahuna Luau celebrates the values: sharing with family, friends, and visitors our food, music, and dance. Big Kahuna Luau brings all these elements together at Florida’s most spectacular destinations.
APPETIZER “THE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS”
BUFFET STARTER “MIXED ISLAND GREENS”
ENTREES “ISLAND-INSPIRED CUISINE”
BUFFET SIDES“LOCAL GOODNESS”
DESSERT “THE GRAND FINALE”
* Vegetarian option available upon request *
Basic – $9 or 1 Ticket (Included for VIP)
Beer: Kona Beer (Lager, Ale or IPA) | Heineken | Bud Light | Corona
Wine: Red (Shiraz or Merlot) | White (Chardonnay) | Champagne
Cocktails: Mai Tai | Blue Hawaiian | Lava Flow | Piña Colada
Coffee: Cuban Espresso 5.00 | Cappuccino 5.50 |Cappuccino 11.00 with liqueurs
Virgin: Non-Alcoholic Tropical Cocktails Available
Full Selection of Cognacs, Cordials, Liqueurs, and After-Dinner Drinks Available
Premium – $16 or 2 Ticket
Screaming Mai Tai™:
The most famous drink of the South Pacific Islands is made with the original recipe with Bacardi Silver, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Orange Curacao, pineapple juice, Mai Tai mix served over ice with a float of Hana Bay.
The Mojito:
Original recipe with Bacardi Silver & Malibu Rums with mint, sugar, lime juice & soda water.
Floridian Paradise
The perfect blend of fresh strawberries, pineapple, orange juice, and coconut.
HI–50:
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour & lime juice.
Cuban Daiquiri
Originally recipes of fresh fruits and rum blended to create the perfect frosty favorites.
Piña Colada
The most famous Caribbean Tiki cocktail is made with the original recipe with premium rum.
Top Shelf – $26
The Big Kahuna: Serve in a Full Pineapple!
Silver Rum, Coconut Rum, Crème of Coconut & pineapple juice in a freshly cored Dole Pineapple. Refills: $10 (Free for VIP). A must post on your Instagram!
The Friki Tiki: Comes in a Tiki Glass!
Silver Rum, Blue Curacao, Crème of Coconut, a splash of orange juice & pineapple juice.
Hawaiian Punch Serve in a Watermelon!
A favorite at any tiki bar, tropical juices with lots of rum. 1, 2, hula!
Coco Cabana Serve in a Coconut!
A delightfully refreshing blend of light premium rum, passion fruit, and fresh tropical juices
It’s a Party at the Luau!– $101
A gallon of Mai Tai, Mojito, or of Pina Colada
Big Kahuna Bottle Service – For our Discerning Guests
Champagne de France:
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin – $100
Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon – $400 Louis Roederer Christal – $500
White Wine
Conundrum, by Caymus – $60
Stag’s Leap Winery Chardonnay Napa – $70 Far Niente Chardonnay Napa – $110
Red Wine
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara – $60 Ferrari Carano Merlot – $75
Opus One 2011 – $480
Depending on the package you choose. Big Kahuna Luau offers 3 diner options:
16-course luau dinner show
12-course luau dinner show
Luau Dinner Buffet & Show
The 16-course dinner show package includes:
Poi
Lomi Lomi Salmon*
Stir-Fried Vegetables
Island Style Baked Chic
The 12-course dinner show platinum packages include:
Kalua Pig
Beer Battered Island Fish
Taro Rolls
The luau dinner buffet for the gold, silver, and bronze packages includes:
Cold Steamed Sweet Potato
Steamed White Rice
Fresh Pineapple Chunks
Various Desserts
Hot Coffee or Hot Tea
Menu subject to change.
3:45 pm to 4:15 pm – Hotel Pick-ups
5:30 pm – Gates open:
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
8:00 pm to 8:45 pm
8:45 pm – Entertainers’ Farewell and departure
Please note activities may vary depending on weather conditions.
Big kahuna Luau offers VIP, premium, and standard seating sections.
The VIP section has the Diamond and the Platinum packages.
The Premium section has the Gold and Silver packages.
The Standard section has the Silver and the Bronze packages
Cocktail show-only page.
The Legendary Sunset Ceremonies are breathtaking experiences that showcase ancient Hawaiian traditions and Florida’s vibrant sunsets. As the sun sets, the tiki torches are lit and the luau ceremonies begin. We transport you to paradise with native chanting, the shower of flower blessing, and a traditional underground imu oven ceremony where the luau pork is cooked perfection. The ceremonies come to a mouth-watering conclusion as you get a chance to taste the delicious pork slowly roasted in banana leaves.
Call our reservation center at (954) 669-0169 to upgrade your luau experience.
Big Kahuna Luau is held outdoors throughout the duration of the event experience.
What does the Luau menu consist of?
Depending on the package you choose. Big Kahuna Luau offers 3 diner options:
The 16-course dinner show package includes:
The 12-course dinner show platinum packages include:
The Lua dinner buffet for the gold, silver, and bronze packages includes:
Menu subject to change.
APPETIZER “THE TASTE OF THE ISLANDS”
BUFFET STARTER “MIXED ISLAND GREENS”
ENTREES “ISLAND-INSPIRED CUISINE”
BUFFET SIDES“LOCAL GOODNESS”
DESSERT “THE GRAND FINALE”
* Vegetarian option available upon request *
Basic – $9 or 1 Ticket (Included for VIP)
Beer: Kona Beer (Lager, Ale or IPA) | Heineken | Bud Light | Corona
Wine: Red (Shiraz or Merlot) | White (Chardonnay) | Champagne
Cocktails: Mai Tai | Blue Hawaiian | Lava Flow | Piña Colada
Coffee: Cuban Espresso 5.00 | Cappuccino 5.50 |Cappuccino 11.00 with liqueurs
Virgin: Non-Alcoholic Tropical Cocktails Available
Full Selection of Cognacs, Cordials, Liqueurs, and After-Dinner Drinks Available
Premium – $16 or 2 Ticket
Screaming Mai Tai™:
The most famous drink of the South Pacific Islands is made with the original recipe with Bacardi Silver, Orgeat Almond Syrup, Orange Curacao, pineapple juice, Mai Tai mix served over ice with a float of Hana Bay.
The Mojito:
Original recipe with Bacardi Silver & Malibu Rums with mint, sugar, lime juice & soda water.
Floridian Paradise
The perfect blend of fresh strawberries, pineapple, orange juice, and coconut.
HI–50:
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour & lime juice.
Cuban Daiquiri
Originally recipes of fresh fruits and rum blended to create the perfect frosty favorites.
Piña Colada
The most famous Caribbean Tiki cocktail is made with the original recipe with premium rum.
Top Shelf – $26
The Big Kahuna: Serve in a Full Pineapple!
Silver Rum, Coconut Rum, Crème of Coconut & pineapple juice in a freshly cored Dole Pineapple. Refills: $10 (Free for VIP). A must post on your Instagram!
The Friki Tiki: Comes in a Tiki Glass!
Silver Rum, Blue Curacao, Crème of Coconut, a splash of orange juice & pineapple juice.
Hawaiian Punch Serve in a Watermelon!
A favorite at any tiki bar, tropical juices with lots of rum. 1, 2, hula!
Coco Cabana Serve in a Coconut!
A delightfully refreshing blend of light premium rum, passion fruit, and fresh tropical juices
It’s a Party at the Luau!– $101
A gallon of Mai Tai, Mojito, or of Pina Colada
Big Kahuna Bottle Service – For our Discerning Guests
Champagne de France:
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin – $100
Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon – $400 Louis Roederer Christal – $500
White Wine
Conundrum, by Caymus – $60
Stag’s Leap Winery Chardonnay Napa – $70 Far Niente Chardonnay Napa – $110
Red Wine
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara – $60 Ferrari Carano Merlot – $75
Opus One 2011 – $480
What is the schedule of events?
3:45 pm to 4:15 pm – Hotel Pick-ups
5:30 pm – Gates open:
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
8:00 pm to 8:45 pm
8:45 pm – Entertainers’ Farewell and departure
Please note activities may vary depending on weather conditions.
Where is the seating located for the different packages?
Big kahuna Lua offers VIP, premium, and standard seating sections.
The VIP section has the Diamond and the Platinum packages.
The Premium section has the Gold and Silver packages.
The Standard section has the Silver and the Bronze packages
Cocktail show-only page.
Is transportation included in the Luau package price?
Transportation is not included in your luau ticket price.
If you want transportation, you may add it for an additional fee during checkout. Pick-up is from most large hotels brand in your area. If you are staying in an Airbnb, choose the closest hotel to you. Or add the address on additional info, and our reservation team will email your, or text the nearest hotel to you.
Is the show located inside or outside?
The luau is outdoors. The dinner and show is hosted in a cover area.
Do you operate the luau during rainy or inclement weather?
The regular rain does not have an impact on the luau experience because we have a coverage area and large tiki huts. During harsh weather including hurricanes, we do not operate and you can reschedule or get a full refund.
What time should I arrive?
The gates open at 5:00 pm.
Are children 3 and under free?
Yes, lap children are free. If your child needs a seat, a child’s ticket will need to be purchased.
Step into a tropical tiki sanctuary with exuberant vegetation and enjoy our fun luau activities and legendary sunset ceremonies, artfully crafted tiki drinks, a Floribbean fusion dinner, and an award-winning show. Welcoming residents and visitors to enjoy Florida’s exuberant beauty at our luau.
