Anyone have any ideas on how to throw a hawaiian/beach theme party on a budget?

Question

I need some creative suggestions and some hawaiian food and drink recipes.

Answer 1

Most party or crafts stores should have leis as well as little umbrellas for drinks. You can probably find supplies at these locations to make grass skirts for all your guests.

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 3 tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons sherry
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
* 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
* skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear.

Ahi Poke (Raw tuna salad)
* 2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed
* 1 cup soy sauce
* 3/4 cup chopped green onions
* 2 tablespoons sesame oil
* 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
* 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper (optional)
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine Ahi, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili pepper, and macadamia nuts; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Sesame Crusted Mahi Mahi with Soy Shiso Ginger Butter Sauce
* 3 shallots, minced
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
* 1 lemon, juiced
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 4 shiso leaves
* coarse kosher salt
* ground white pepper
* 2 tablespoons canola oil
* 6 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
* 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
* 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine shallots, ginger, lemon juice, and white wine. Cook until liquid is reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Stir in heavy cream, and bring to light boil. Reduce cream by half; do not burn. Stir in soy sauce, then transfer to blender. Blend on low while slowly adding butter, a few cubes at a time, until all of the butter is emulsified. Roughly chop or tear shiso, add to sauce, and blend for about 10 more seconds. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season both sides of the fillets with kosher salt and white pepper. Mix together white and black sesame seeds, and place in a plate or flat dish. Press the TOP side only of each fillet into the mixture, and press seeds into fish so it sticks. Make sure that the crusted sides are evenly crusted with the seeds. When oil is smoking, add fish, sesame seed side down to pan, and be careful of oil splatters. Pan sear fish for about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Place pan into oven, or transfer fish to baking sheet, and cook in oven for about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve sesame crust side up with ginger butter sauce.

Oyako Donburi (Hawaiian Soup)
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
* 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until soft, then sliced into strips
* 1 carrot, julienned
* 2 tablespoons white sugar
* 4 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 5 eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken strips and onion until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off as much liquid as possible.
2. Stir in the chicken broth, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrot, and let simmer for a few minutes before stirring in the sugar, soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 3 more minutes. Sprinkle in half of the green onions, stirring gently. Pour beaten eggs over the chicken mixture, and simmer until the eggs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve over Japanese sticky rice.

More delicious hawaiian chicken

* 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 2 cups teriyaki sauce, divided
* 6 pineapple rings
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 3/4 cup soy sauce
* 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
* 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the chicken breast halves in a dish with the 1 1/2 cups of teriyaki sauce. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat a grill for high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken breasts on grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Brush with the remaining teriyaki sauce during the last 5 minutes. When almost done, place one pineapple ring on top of each breast, and brush with melted butter.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Serve with chicken for dipping!

Punch (with alcohol)
* 2 (14 ounce) cans cream of coconut
* 3 (6 ounce) cans frozen lemonade concentrate
* 1 (46 fluid ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
* 1 (750 milliliter) bottle vodka
* 2 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

DIRECTIONS

1. In a plastic container combine cream of coconut, lemonade concentrate, pineapple juice and vodka. Mix well and store overnight in the freezer.
2. To serve, place 2 scoops in a glass, then fill the glass with lemon-lime soda.

Answer 2

I'd hit up your local dollar store for supplies like lei's and drink stirrers. Also Target, Costco, or Sam's Club for party supplies. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic (you don't say) can be anything tropical just minus the alcohol. You can get the drink mix stuff at any supermarket.

And it may be kinda fun for a little while to have authentic Hawaiian music. Like at the end of the night maybe when things are winding down. You can get it over your computer and the sound is great even with bad speakers:
http://www.hawaiianrainbow.com/listen.html

Answer 3

Aloha errinell, Boy did "helpless" shoot us "out the water" or what? LOL!(jk). I'm a caterer, and we do "luau" themed gigs all the time. When you send your invitations, have everyone wear something "hawaiian" and (make it potluck, so everyone is contributing! A lot less "headaches" for you). As far as "decorating", I would purchase some "Tiki" lamps. They are an "inexpensive" way to accent. Plus they repel insects, via "oil and/or citronella candles" (I'm assuming this will be outdoors?) Purchase "grass cloth" or/ hawaiian print material(check for remnants) and "silk orchids" for the tables. Or better yet, go "scouting" in your neighborhood for some "fresh" items ie; ferns, palm leaves, fresh flowers(gardenias,hibiscus,jasmine etc...( with your neighbors permission...LOL!). You can also "personalize" your food displays with " fake-coconut halves" for dipping sauces (found at your local "party-supply"). "Fondue" is also great! Lots of cubed "fresh fruits, chicken/fish"? Don't forget, "luau's" are a "hands-on feast"! So, put on that "grass-skirt", leave your shoes at the door.........Mahalo! XOXO Moonpie

Answer 4

Do what Hawaiians do. Spread out several large colorful towels with some overlap so everyone can flop in a face to face large circle outside under a palm (check to confirm no coconuts can fall on anyone). Into every face and arm reach drop several eighteen can cases of warm cheap brews.
Then, after every can has been killed, work it off by with rough horseplay, loud colorful cursing, and being hungover later.
If hungry, go break into hotel lobby vending machines.

Answer 5

hawaiian punch
get a bottle of hawaiian punch and a bottle of lemon/lime soda mix add ice add pineapple slices
i also threw my little girl a hawaiian party i got the stuff from a party store and also dollar store

Answer 6

first ingredient that got here to concepts replaced right into a safari/jungle subject. %. a large close by park or somebody's outdoor. Have paper safari hats, deliver the youngsters on a scavenger hunt for the duration of the "jungle" to earn particular prizes. Cupcakes are a effective replace from the classic cake. Finger food or chew length sandwiches and punch for a snack is regularly incredibly low priced.

Answer 7

For centerpieces-get a fresh pineapple at the market and put it on the center of the table with either 3-4 small glass votives placed around (if it;s night) or a lei draped over it if it's daytime.
For app's-terriyaki chicken skewers, or search www.recipezaar.com fo theme ideas!

Answer 8

you have lots of answers so i am going to say short & sweet & the best thing is
www.orientaltrading.com
i have had many hawaiin parties, luaus--this will be your best bet--cool stuff & CHEAP! enjoy!

--leis
--little umbrellas
--limbo
--grass skirts
--fruits--little shika-bobs
--Big pineapple, carve it out, chop up pineapple, but also a bunch other fruit--totally cool centerpiece but totally yummy too
ok not short sorry, got excited
also depending on budget a bit more expensive from oriental trading I got this coconut glasses, real neat--good for fancy drinks, alcoholic/or non
food id go with shish-ka-bob, only need alittle meat chopped up on skewers. no budget a pig roast!

Answer 9

The dollar store has great hawaiian favors!!

Answer 10

www.orientaltrading.com has GREAT themed marty supplies for dirt cheap!