From weddings to VIP events, the latest trend in event planning this year is upscale yet laid-back buffet dinners. Buffets aren’t just for kids' parties or informal gatherings anymore. Nowadays even serious foodies are jumping on the banquet hall buffet bandwagon, and venues like Manoa Grand Ballroom in Honolulu, HI, are whipping up decadently delicious buffet menus that will tempt even the most discerning palates.

Manoa Grand Ballroom makes it easy to put together a well-rounded buffet by choosing your favorite dishes from their extensive menu. If you decide to host a luncheon and you want an all-American feel to the food, you can opt for creamy mashed potatoes and macaroni salad served alongside roast beef with gravy, fried chicken, and baked ham with apricot glaze. If you prefer a more international vibe, you can forgo the continental fare in favor of Korean-style short ribs, yaki soba, pork adobo, and Swedish meatballs.

The dinner buffet catering menus from Manoa Grand Ballroom are equally customizable with a wide variety of flavor profiles from a diverse range of cuisines. From authentic Japanese somen salad and Hawaiian shoyu pork to New York City style seafood Newburg and Polynesian specialties like tako poke and lomi lomi salmon, they truly have something for everyone.

In a world where lots of people have allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions, buffets aren’t just great because of the variety they offer; they’re also easier to plan logistically because people can simply take what they want and pass on what they don’t want. Make sure your next event has restaurant-worthy buffet catering by choosing Manoa Grand Ballroom in Honolulu as your venue. Give them a call at (808) 946-6758, and visit them online to see all of their delectable menu options.