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.

I booked Destination Events Hawaii for my 50th birthday party. The party was held at a residence on…read morethe north shore of Kauai. I personally worked with Jen. From our first correspondence, right through the day of the party, Jen's response time to any of my questions and her sincere interest or concern with anything I put to her was above and beyond. Once we established the size and kind of party I was having, Jen was able to help point me in the right direction with food, bar service and a cake. The day of the party, Jen and her team arrived a couple of hours before the party was due to start and began to work their magic. They prepared the food and set a bar in the front room. As soon as the first guest arrived there was food and drinks at the ready. To say the food was amazing, doesn't say enough. As I told Jen when we were planning the menu that I had a couple of picky eaters and a vegetarian attending. Needless to say, they were more than able to accommodate them. We had a full tended bar. If you're ever on the fence with having a bartender I highly recommend it. And the cakes. Yes 2 cakes! Delicious! After the last of the guests departed, her team began to return the house to the way it was when they arrived earlier. This was a worry-free party, enjoyed by all who attend. I would refer Destination Events Hawaii to everyone. Mahalo Jen! MIke

Longer overdue review, but we had a wonderful experience working with Destination Events Hawaii for…read moreour wedding in September. Jen was extremely accommodating, responsive, and easy to work with. The food was incredible, all of our guests raved about the food with many guests saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had, especially the kale salad. Everything went smoothly on our special day thanks to their hard work and expertise. We're so grateful for their role in making our day so special and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

Catered food from Chef Danny for a party of 8. This was for an office party…read more Danny responded immediately and gave options for a menu that included an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. He made accommodations for food allergies and entrees. He delivered the food to us on time. The food was excellent! This was better than going to a restaurant. Everything was so fresh and was full of flavor. Portions were great and very filling. Best ceviche and kale salad I've ever had. Sorry, we forgot to take pictures. We will definitely be repeat customers!

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

Yoshi and team were the best. We had a dinner at our rental for my husband's 50th birthday and the…read moredinner was more than expected. Thank you for a memorable meal.

Steve is an excellent chef. We had him cater a private dinner in our vacation rental home and he…read moredid an outstanding job. Food was delicious and he is a pleasure to be around. Highly recommend!

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!

Ginger recently catered my 20 person wedding and did an incredible job. We were told by multiple…read moreguests (who are major foodies from San Francisco and New York) that it was by far the best wedding food they'd ever had and easily the best meal they had in Kauai. The food was delicious, the display beautiful, and their service was above and beyond. They left the kitchen cleaner than we left it for them. I totally recommend.

First things first - this company is woman owned, so we are already onboard for this…read more A 4 coursed meal, plated and served. Local (and I really mean locally sourced) cuisine (protien and vegetables). Service was amazing. Menu options were super easy to negotiate, pricing is pretty standard and clean up is immaculate. So far, in our 10 day vacation, Ginger and Sandy have been the standout. Would book again for sure!

We often have Chef Andrew cook for just the two of us. Whenever we have friends and family visit we…read morealways block out one day for an amazing meal! Great chef and very accommodating with preferences. Looking forward to our next gathering in July!

Amazing food and amazing service in paradise! One of the best meals I've experienced! Would highly…read morerecommend Sam and Andy. Chef's kiss!

While visiting Kauai, we decided to learn about the Hawaiian cuisine. We found Yumi and we were so…read morepleased. Her food is layered in flavor and she was so knowledgeable about the local products, that with her Japanese upbringing made for a fabulous dinner. We highly recommend her if you are visiting Kauai and are looking for a private catered dinner, a cooking class or even a large event. Yumi is your gal! What a treat!

Yumi catered a dinner for our group here on Oahu for UH graduation. She arrived, prepped and…read morecleaned up with efficiency and ease. But most importantly, the food was delicious!! While she was preparing, the aromas were amazing. The smells did not disappoint. The food was well seasoned and well prepared. Truly yummy!! Highly recommend!!

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!