▢ Source Supplies: 

• Add extra color to your pool deck with some of the below decorations:

  • Hawaiian Leis

  • Inflatable palm trees & beach balls

  • Paper lanterns

  • Luau decorations & table skirts

▢ Source Food & Drink:

• Search for a local Hawaiian catering shop through Google or Yelp - or ask your residents where they get their favorite luau food through a poll on Cobu! 

  • Food options include:

    • Poké bowls

    • Pulled pork sandwiches

    • Spam musubi

    • Pig roast

    • Grilled fruit skewers

    • Shaved ice

• Alternatively, a site like ezCater can be used to order and schedule a food delivery during your preferred time window. 

• Order drinks through a delivery service like Uber Eats or source them through the local beverage store. Estimate 2 alcoholic drinks per attendee and ensure you have non-alcoholic options available as well. 

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Set up long food & drink tables near your pool area. Drape the tables in tablecloths, if available. 

• Set up plates, utensils, and napkins on one end of the table so residents can get their supplies before filling their plates.  

• Set up a table exclusively for drinks. Offer a simple variety of drinks (soft drinks, water, beer, and wine) in icy tubs. 

• Ensure you have multiple trash and recycling receptacles available throughout the common space. 

• Set up a bluetooth speaker to play Hawaiian music or have residents contribute to a shared playlist on a service like Spotify. 

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Food: $300-$800

• Drinks: $150-$300

• Supplies: $100-250