John went above and beyond! Truly as good as it gets. My husband and I hired Chef John to cater our…read moreretreat for 2 days. The food was heavenly, plus John took care of little touches that made our entire retreat phenomenal - like bringing fresh flowers for the table. Super conscientious about food allergies and special requests. We are still dreaming about the food that Chef John made for us and our group. Looking forward to hiring him again next year... and the next... and the next.

Absolutely Excellent!! The Maui Film Festival has had Kohn and his fun team do 3 of our "LAUNCH"…read moreparties right before the festival begins each year. He is always so much fun to work with.......totally efficient, great food, and super fast clean up. Stella & Barry Rivers, Co-Directors, Maui Film Festival @ Wailea & MACC

Oh. My. Gosh! RJ Gourmet Maui is, by far, the most incredible culinary choice on the island of…read moreMaui! I just had the pleasure of dining in a friend's private birthday event and am so sad it's over! Absolutely incredible! I didn't realize food could taste that good. Who knew salads could be more than just boring lettuce!? I'm talking fresh watermelon, burrata, beets, grilled peaches, watermelon radishes, and balsamic. What!? The last time I ate something so colorful (willingly) was a bag of skittles. You have no idea. Un-freaking-believable. And then the actual dinner came. Bok choy, seared ahi, and some kind of buttery sauce that was made from angel's tears. Or maybe unicorn sweat? I don't know, but it was a smooth, silky realization that I have no skill in the kitchen. At least not in comparison. No matter what the occasion, I will forever hire RJ Gourmet Maui. Seriously. The best meal I've ever had...and I lived in France for a year. Just saying.

Rob gave us a very enjoyable relaxing and delicious evening on July 4th! Our family of five had a…read moregreat experience and would recommend Rob for anyone visiting Maui and looking for a private chef!

Hiram, Jordan, BRAVO!…read more My family (8 of us, with all very different tastes) have unanimously agreed that Hiram created for us one of the greatest meals each of us have ever eaten. The food however was not the only high point - Honu Cuisine is a package. It's Hiram's incredible ability to source the best and freshest ingredients, use his customer's menu choices to perfectly match those ingredients, and create a beautiful, artistic, and incredibly tasty meal. It's also about Hiram's carefully chosen "front of house" assistant. That's right, he comes with a partner. In our case we feel very lucky and honored for that front of house to be Jordan. He is a long-time resident of the island, a fruit and vegetable farmer, and an incredibly knowledgeable foodie and Maui host. Separately Hiram and Jordan would be spectacular, together they are magical. The meal was entertaining, stimulating, and delicious. Hiram brought everything from cookware to serving dishes along with his incredible ingredients, Jordan brought fresh flowers and entertainment. This meal is worth every penny - please make the best decision you'll make while in Maui - have Hiram cook for you! Ryan & Genvieve Schmidt, the Adams and the Brewers, Aloha.

We were in Maui for a friend's 35th birthday and she hired Chef Hiram to prepare her birthday…read moredinner. Chef Hiram and Jordan were so much fun, and the dishes were incredible: the shrimp appetizer, the risotto, the crispy skin onaga on jalapeno/pork belly slaw, the roast chicken with pine nut/caper puree and root vegetables, and the banana coconut cream pie with fresh fruit in a savory/sweet crust. All the ingredients were fresh and organic, some picked only hours earlier on the estate Jordan manages. Everything was gorgeously presented and delicious. A real treat!

Matt and kirby arrived promptly, prepared and ready to work. I found them to be charming,…read morepersonable and professional. although there was a problem with the stove, Matt was confident and over came this obstacle. now for the good part, the food was spectacular. healthy and delicious. Matt satisfied every palate in our group. steak and fresh fish expertly prepared. the cake for my wife's birthday was absolutely perfect. Matt was extremely accommodating. clean up was fast and efficient. I highly recommend Matt. You will not be disappointed.

The dinner Matt prepared for our group was a highlight of our trip to Maui…read more Wonderful food and great presentation. Shout out to Kirby for the table decorations and service. We'll definitely make this a standing event on future trips.

Elegant, simple, flavorful, creative! We're vegetarian and Val took time to create offerings that…read moreadded to our lunch making it custom for us. I make homemade meals, so I know what is freshly made, not store bought. Val started with a tablecloth and flowers. We were served homemade focaccia, plain and with herbs as well as local taro bread and served with homemade Italian garlic butter with rosemary from her garden. Lunch was fresh pineapple fried rice with tofu, fresh broccoli with sesame seeds and almonds and a little butter, local zucchini boats filled with seitan and mozzarella cheese on top, and roasted sweet potatoes. Hawaiian corn on the cob (non-GMO, so smaller and sweeter -- I devoured it!) was served. Dessert was local fresh fruit consisting of apple banana slices, strawberry papaya, & kumquats, mixed with grapes and strawberries and homamade banana bread. This was served with homemade sorbet and local macadamia nut ice cream. Absolutely delicious! Lunch was served quickly (15 minutes early) and the kitchen was clean when she left. It was relaxing to be served and be at home after lunch rather than driving home from a restaurant. It was a wonderful experience.

For a 1st class experience contact Val & John. What a team…read morethey are in putting together menus and entree's that will knock your socks off. Would highly recommend.

We spend a week in a condo in Maui and had Chef Kurt Lesmerises from Fresh Island Cuisine prepare a…read moregourmet dinner for the 6 of us. It was a spectacular experience. His menu, which we worked carefully on with him, was Spicy Tuna Wonton, Ahi Crudo, Kumu Karm's Arugula Salad, Ribeye @ Kona Lobster, and Mango Cheesecake. All locally sourced, all exquisitely prepared and beautifully presented. Chef is a delight to have around, unobtrusive, yet jovial. We HIGHLY recommend him if you want to do something different and amazing while you are in Maui.

From the owner: Maui's Gourmet Chef at your dinner table. Using fresh island…read moreingredients and the precision of French cooking to create innovative dishes that represent Hawaii and its' island culture.

Hats off to Tina and her team for an outstanding event. From the first time I met Tina, she…read morelistened, and talked through all the options for our party! Many people from the mainland came and were raving about all the food and how good it was! The party was at our house where they took over the kitchen (which is a great thing, as you know the party is always in the kitchen)....getting people to mingle on the lanai and enjoy the outdoors! The staff cleaned everything up...like you never would have known they were there. I so appreciated everyone! Mahalo!

Tina and her Food For The Soul team were phenomenal!! We hired them for wedding coordination and…read morecatering for our reception. The food was amazing! It was served buffet style for dinner and passed appetizers for our happy hour. The food was hot and the service was great! All of our guests were raving about how good the food was! It was delicious! And all the staff were friendly and professional. So kind! Tina was super organized and has a good system to her planning. She was available for any questions and helped guide our decision making. She suggested excellent vendors and is a wealth of knowledge. I felt at peace knowing Tina was coordinating everything!! Anyone considering wedding catering and/or wedding coordination should hire Food For The Soul! You won't be disappointed!

We had Mauro for 2 evening dinners during the Christmas Holidays. There were eleven family members…read morein our party, and the meals that Mauro prepared were the best we had in Maui. He absolutely did an outstanding job. The quality was superb. This was an excellent experience for all of us, and I highly recommend My Maui Chef.

From the owner: While on Maui, why bother with busy restaurants, or hassle with reservations times, and be…read morefrustrated with long waits for your food to be served. Try the services of My MauiChef, world class chef Mauro, will cook for you the best dinner you ever had, served by professional staff, in the comfort of your home. Chef Mauro services are perfect for any occasion, romantic dinners for two, family gatherings, business dinners, girlfriends' luncheons, wedding receptions, traditional luaus with fire dance and hula show. Also available full meals planning, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef Mauro offers also alternative menus, vegan, lactose free, gluten free, and he will be happy to accommodate any request for special diet needs.

Chef Adrian prepared two wonderful dining experiences for our large group while in Maui. We were so…read moreimpressed with the quality of food, service and kindness of the staff. I highly recommend Soigné for your trip. It was the cherry on top of our vacation.

We were trying to find something a bit different for our anniversary. So we came up with the idea…read moreof a private chef. We're usually not the types to splurge like this. We through caution to wind, LOL, and said why not? Kevin was took great to find what we wanted for our special meal. Once we made it to our condo we waited for Kevin to arrive. Kevin was ready to go when he walked through the door. We were excited to taste what he put on the plates and in the bowls. The delivery was first rate, posh even, yet still in Maui mode. The food was fantastic and I'm picky. I'm also a bit of an amateur chef myself, so I was watching how he moved in the kitchen. We loved having the leftovers. His back story is pretty cool too. We'd hire him again!

I'm always on the lookout for good BBQ, and it's nice that in Hawaii we are getting more and more…read moreoptions. So when I was in Kihei not too long ago, I settled on this joint. The wagon shares a lot with a seafood place and what I think was a shave ice stand. There was plenty of off-street parking. It was a blazing hot day, made worse by pavement and a lack of shade or much greenery. You have to walk over some gravel to place and get your order. The window of the truck is very high; I could barely reach it. They do take credit cards. The owner is nice and chatty, and was busy flirting with the young women in line in front of me. Since I never know if I'll be back to a BBQ place, I always go for a sampler plate. The three meat option set me back $25, but the portions were generous and could easily feed two, or maybe even three if their appetites were light. I don't care for coleslaw, so I asked for a double heap of potato salad. But my request was forgotten and I ended up with coleslaw anyway. I was told I could change it, but I didn't want to waste food. The owner said it was pineapple coleslaw and that people who didn't like coleslaw liked it. (I didn't care for it.) There were some tables and chairs but no umbrellas or shade. I was told the unbrellas kept getting blown away or stolen. I didnt want to eat in the car so I sat at one of the tables and hoped for a breeze. The meats I chose were brisket, chicken, and pork ribs. The brisket was best, soft with a nice smoke ring. I tried the house-made BBQ sauce; it was the thin and vinegary type. It was okay, but mostly I went without it. The chicken is usually my favorite, but it came in second here, being a little on the dry side. The biggest disappointment was the pork ribs. The meat was really tough and had to be dragged away, kicking and screaming, from the bone. (It should fall right off.) I liked the potato salad. If I ever go back here, I'll just order a half-pound or pound of brisket by itself.

Wish they would come back this bbq joint was a small truck that rarely anybody new about but the…read moreowner was as nice as can be. The portions were large for the price ur paying and delicious