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Finca Makaleha Kauai

5.0 (15 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Local fresh fish pairing for our main dish - exquisite!
Nikki M.

Chef Danny and his son made our evening delightful with an assortment of courses crafted from local fish and fare. My parents' 50th anniversary was perfect and so was the food. Every bite was tasty and we could tell so much care was taken to create a memorable menu for our event. Even our gluten-free son felt cared for as we enjoyed a chocolate mousse pie he could have too! Thank you so much the amazing meal!

Mahi Mahi
Carly M.

An amazing private meal after our wedding! Chef Danny and his assistant set the table beautifully for us, and brought glasses for a champagne toast! We had spring roll appetizers, Mahi Mahi, and steak. Each meal was so fresh and absolutely delicious! Chef Danny was also so patient with my niece that wanted to learn all about cooking. Truly a meal we will never forget! Cant recommend it enough!

Grass fed steak cooking on the bbq to perfection
Rosa P.

Chef Danny is an exceptional chef. Him and Jesse arrived ready to prep, cook, and serve us delicious meals. We had 12 people and Chef Danny was able to accommodate us even when I asked him very last minute for a vegan meal for an extra guest coming! He is quiet, but so determined to give you a great experience. We spoke to him and brought him out of his shell and to hear his story and how he cooks is inspiring. We are so grateful to him for catering to our family. The food was so outstandingly good that I forgot to take a picture of my entire meal. His apps consisted of sashimi and ahi and informs us it's the freshest possible on island. He prepared mahi for half the guests and grass fed steak to the others with lemongrass rice and potatoes. Dessert was following by apple bananas fosters and chocolate cake. Can you ask for anything more perfect? This is the closest I'll ever get to farm to table and Chef Danny provides that for all his guests. We feel so lucky to have had the honor of tasting his food. Fresh and delicious! Shoutout to Jesse for being a great help and awesome conversation. Private chefs can be expensive, but for the price of convenience in your own BNB and barely dealing with cranky kids, Chef Danny was worth every penny! We can't wait to see you guys again on Kauai!

Chef Danny with the delicious appetizers

We hired Chef Danny to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary in Kauai. He made an amazing meal with appetizers of seared ahi and chicken satay then a Hawaiian inspired salad and for the main course we had macadamia nut crusted opah with fried rice and vegetables. It may sound simple, but it was amazing. We had (17) attendees ranging from age 5-72 and everyone LOVED the food!

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Every dish was phenomenal. From presentation to the last bite. Danny did a fantastic job.

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15 days ago

Delicious meals by Danny, ceviche to live for and dessert to die for. We had him cater a private meal and it was an amazing experience.

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Chef Danny cooked us up some killa grinds. Now I gotta moi moi. A true professional. Thanks chef d

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Chef Danny and his assistant set the table beautifully for us, and brought glasses for a champagne toast!

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Koropo's Kitchen - Jerk chicken with yellow rice and steamed cabbage

Koropo's Kitchen

(5 reviews)

Would you pay $20 for a single chicken thigh from a food truck?…read more We were at the Thursday Allerton Gardens Farmers Market near Lawai Rd Spouting Horn in Southern Kauai. There was a kiosk with food trays under covers. Big sign advertising Caribbean food and jerk chicken. About the last place I expected to find Jerk Chicken. Took a sample of the jerk chicken, and was in food heaven. Pricey at $20 cash only for one large piece of spicy delicious, finger licking dark chicken meat, together with large sides of tasty beans-rice and tasteless cabbage. The chicken thigh was covered with a thick blackened layer of spice, almost too spicy, it overwhelmed the chicken thigh. Addicting. Had to carry four TV dinner like trays 1.2 miles back to the timeshare, as wife had lost me. We were in the area of Kauai where our cell phones on Tracfone didn't work, so couldn't even send texts, let alone phone. This jerk chicken is sweeter than our local back-a-yard jerk chicken. Dark meat marinated in a sweet sauce. Don't get used to it, as only available at catering events in Kauai, with no home restaurant.

Every Friday, Hanapēpē (Kauai's biggest little town!) hosts its Art Night. Various craftspeople…read moreshow off their paintings, pottery, jewelry and more. I was not expecting to find Koropo's Kitchen and Chef Sara with her beautiful and delicious African and Caribbean dishes, which are pieces of art in themselves. She is the friendliest person I've met in a long time, ever delighted to serve you her epicurean masterpieces. I had the jerk chicken and vegetable sambousa. Served with yellow rice (not too fluffy, not too sticky, but just right!) and a bed of steamed cabbage, this chicken is amazing. The sambousa is heavenly with seasoned mixed vegetables and drizzled with the jerk chicken sauce. Everything is locally sourced when possible. Atmosphere? No place better than under the glow of Hanapēpē and its streetlights with happy people bustling about. I'm yet to sample Koropo's at their physical location.

Farm Cook Kauai - Bun Cha with turmeric mahi

Farm Cook Kauai

(18 reviews)

Janice and her sous-chef came to our Poipu house, made their way around the kitchen and grill, and…read moreprepared and served the most amazing meal for our party of 8. From start to finish they were professional and most importantly the food was scrumpdillyicious. All the dishes had balance and layers of flavor. They kept a clean kitchen throughout and cleaned and did the dishes at the end. Highly recommended!!!

Chef Janice is amazing! She prepared two dinners for us at our Poipu house rental for 8 adults and…read moretwo toddlers. She uses fresh local ingredients with a style that is bold in her use of spices and herbs, many of which come from her garden. Our first night we selected off of her Hawaiian Pacific menu, starting with her Ahi Bruschetta with an avocado mouse and her Purple Sweet Potato galettes, then a Farm Fresh Salad to lead into the entrees of Steak and MahiMahi with grilled veggies and an amazing Cauliflower done two ways. Matcha Brownies with Haupia ice cream and a black salt sprinkle brought it all home! The following dinner stepped the flavors even more over the top as we enjoyed her Mediterranean menu. We started with an incredible Mezzo platter including delicious hummus and the freshest, most flavorful feta I have ever had. The menu progressed to include a beautiful salt crusted Red Snapper (see Pix) and concluded with an awesome Strawberry Rose Coconut Cheesecake. Our family has a wide range of tastes and includes some serious foodies (two live in San Francisco and dine out multiple times a week) and all were blown away. Her portions are also very generous, so we enjoyed a full leftover meal the following days. I heartily recommend Farm Cook Kauai for an incredible personal chef dining experience!

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Kauai Private Chef

(6 reviews)

We hired Corey Stokes and 2 others to cook, serve and clean up for a party of 15 in Hanalei…read more Everything was amazing. Corey and his team were professional and the food was delicious. Throwing a last minute birthday dinner while on vacation was not something I originally planned for. It was so easy working with Corey while in California. He provided a great menu with selections to choose from but was also very open to making other dishes. I opted to choose from his menu and it was amazing. He prepared and assortment of fresh sushi rolls, brushetta w/olive tapenade for appetizers. Dinner was an island version of cesar salad (with seared ahi tuna, nice touch), fresh broiled ono, filet mignon, roasted veggies.. all with an island touch. we had planned to take care of dessert ourselves but unfortunately, the icecream we had was too runny to serve, Corey and his team jumped in by running to the local market to get fresh icecream and they served it with yummy fresh fruit that they brought as a back up. I highly recommend if you are planning an event to hire Corey and his team. The price was very competitive, the food and service amazing. So easy to work with. Wish he was here in the mainland!! Mahalo!

We had Chef Cory cook two dinners during our trip to Kauai and they were spectacular! He was very…read moreflexible in the meals and showcased a wide range of cuisines. We opted for Hawaiian / Pan-Asian for our menu and had some the best meals we ever tasted. We had a group of 15 people, 9 grown up foodies and some children who are very picky eaters. He somehow made food that made everyone happy. As a grandpa himself, he knew how to make kids food and wasn't bothered by the little kids running around while he cooked. As a parent of young kids, it was totally worth it compared to the hassles of organizing, transporting, and dealing with everyone going out to a restaurant with 15 people... this was nice and easy. This was our first private chef experience so we didn't know what we were getting into, but he made it very easy for us throughout the process, from meal planning to clean up.. Chef Cory's pricing was similar to the other options on the island and his initial quote was fairly accurate compared to the final invoice. I will definitely hire him again next time I'm in Kauai!

Conscious Cooks - Kaua'i Ohana Birthday Party Surf & Turf

Conscious Cooks

(3 reviews)

We hired Chef Allen for my father's 70th birthday celebration in Kauai, and it was truly the…read morehighlight of our trip. From the very beginning, Chef Allen was incredibly communicative and went above and beyond to craft a menu that perfectly suited our family. The food was phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--but what made the night extra special was Allen himself. He is a joy to be around and fit in so naturally with our family that it felt like having a friend in the kitchen. My dad even told us afterwards that the evening was a 'core memory' for him. If you are looking for a private chef who brings both world-class talent and wonderful energy into your home, I cannot recommend Conscious Cooks enough!

Chef Allen prepared the most delicious dinner for our family on our recent trip to Kauai…read more Everything was spectacular. He was very respectful of the property we rented, including wearing gloves for sanitizing, and cleaning up after himself, including running the dishwasher at the end. While cooking, he shared many beautiful stories about the island and his adventures, was able to provide recommendations, and is very knowledgeable about Kauai. The evening was more than just great food, but true entertainment as well which we really enjoyed. Our toddler really enjoyed interacting with him as well. We customized our menu in advance and everything came out perfect! Surf and turf, seafood paella, shrimp spring rolls, bruschetta, salad, and amazing assortment of desserts. I loved that absolutely everything was locally grown, and bought from local stores. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Allen was very efficient and a true joy to have in our rented condo for our family vacation. We will absolutely hire Allen again next time we are on the island. Mahalo!

Finca Makaleha Kauai - personalchefs - Updated May 2026

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