About Olive & Orchid
Aloha, we're the couple behind Olive & Orchid.
We create food and styling for gatherings that feel beautiful, welcoming, and easy to host. For us, it has always been about more than food. It is about the way people feel when they walk in, gather around, and share the moment.
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Maui, Hawaii
Our Story
The heart behind the gathering
We’ve always been the ones who end up in the kitchen, pulling something together, setting the table, adding just one more thing until it feels right.
Over time, we realised it was not just about the food. It was about how people felt when they walked in.
We believe hosting should feel joyful, not stressful.
- Alan brings the flavour.
- JoAnne brings the feel.
- Together, we create experiences that feel as good as they look.
- — Alan & JoAnne
"Good food, beautiful presentation, and that moment when your guests pause and say 'wow' — that's what we love to create."
Alan & JoAnne — Olive & Orchid Events
What Drives Us
What We Love to Create
Every gathering we work on comes back to three things — and we never stop thinking about all three.
01
Good food
Fresh, thoughtful food that feels abundant, beautiful, and easy to enjoy. The kind you keep going back to.
02
Beautiful presentation
Styled setups that feel intentional and connected to the event. Details that people notice the moment they walk in.
03
Effortless hosting
A gathering where the host can relax, enjoy the people, and be part of the moment — not stuck in the kitchen.
Work With Us
Let's make your gathering feel beautiful and easy.
Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll help guide the food, styling, and setup that fits your event.