Luau party is one of the
most popular themes, which
people opt for. It goes well with any
special occasion be it someone’s birthday, anniversaries, holiday,
etc. Luau parties are colorful and fun. Could they be all different from other
parties are that they're lot more vibrant due to the use of colorful flowers,
fruits, colorful attires, island music and dancing along with a feast that
traditionally consists of roast pork, rice, fresh fruit, sweet
potatoes and of course those famous Hawaiian punches. Read onto know
some interesting luau party planning ideas.
Food
A luau is not a luau without pork, but an entire roast pig isn't feasible for many home luaus. But tender baby back ribs, bathed inside a tangy sauce and roasted before the meat falls off the bone, undoubtedly are. Pair the pork ribs with teriyaki steak kebabs and spicy shrimp, and you will have something to please all your guests. Shred red and green cabbage. Add rice wine vinegar, a little of brown sugar and mayonnaise, along with a package of Ramen noodles to create crunchy Asian coleslaw. Hawaii is known for its pineapple, so serve pineapple upside down cake made with macadamia nuts for dessert.
Decorations
Set the luau mood with bright colors, lush greenery and lots of flowers and fruit. Use brightly colored beach towels as table runners. Place big leaves over the runners, for example palm fronds. Fill glass vases with sand or shells. Place candles on the top of the sand to light the patio area. Be generous using flowers in orange, bright pink, yellow and purple. Grass skirts are funky and scream luau. Use them as skirts for the tables and guests. Cover umbrellas with increased grass skirts or palm fronds. A palm tree produced from a base of stacked, hollowed-out pineapples topped having a silk fern provide a centerpiece to have an abundant display of fresh fruit. Hungry guests can help themselves to papaya, mango slices, strawberries and kiwis when they wait for the main entree.
Drinks
Mai Tai is a drink people think of once they think of a luau, but don't forget for everyone nonalcoholic drinks as well. Pineapple juice mixed with club soda is refreshing, particularly when served in hollowed out pineapples. Watermelon isn't tropical however it adds a healthy kick to punch served inside a hollowed-out watermelon. Pile cans of soda and water within an empty birdbath filled with ice. White sangria created using mango juice takes on an exotic twist. Serve drinks with lots of fruit garnishes and little umbrellas. And also you can't go wrong with pina coladas in coconut shells. Set up more than one drink station to prevent crowds. Read more>>
Food
A luau is not a luau without pork, but an entire roast pig isn't feasible for many home luaus. But tender baby back ribs, bathed inside a tangy sauce and roasted before the meat falls off the bone, undoubtedly are. Pair the pork ribs with teriyaki steak kebabs and spicy shrimp, and you will have something to please all your guests. Shred red and green cabbage. Add rice wine vinegar, a little of brown sugar and mayonnaise, along with a package of Ramen noodles to create crunchy Asian coleslaw. Hawaii is known for its pineapple, so serve pineapple upside down cake made with macadamia nuts for dessert.
Decorations
Set the luau mood with bright colors, lush greenery and lots of flowers and fruit. Use brightly colored beach towels as table runners. Place big leaves over the runners, for example palm fronds. Fill glass vases with sand or shells. Place candles on the top of the sand to light the patio area. Be generous using flowers in orange, bright pink, yellow and purple. Grass skirts are funky and scream luau. Use them as skirts for the tables and guests. Cover umbrellas with increased grass skirts or palm fronds. A palm tree produced from a base of stacked, hollowed-out pineapples topped having a silk fern provide a centerpiece to have an abundant display of fresh fruit. Hungry guests can help themselves to papaya, mango slices, strawberries and kiwis when they wait for the main entree.
Drinks
Mai Tai is a drink people think of once they think of a luau, but don't forget for everyone nonalcoholic drinks as well. Pineapple juice mixed with club soda is refreshing, particularly when served in hollowed out pineapples. Watermelon isn't tropical however it adds a healthy kick to punch served inside a hollowed-out watermelon. Pile cans of soda and water within an empty birdbath filled with ice. White sangria created using mango juice takes on an exotic twist. Serve drinks with lots of fruit garnishes and little umbrellas. And also you can't go wrong with pina coladas in coconut shells. Set up more than one drink station to prevent crowds. Read more>>
