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!

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!

I am still thinking about the meal Cory Stokes made for us 2 years later and am writing this review…read moreon its anniversary. We hired Corey for a private dinner for 17 people. He made it a night to remember and was very professional on a short timeline. He prepared fresh sushi, tuna, and lumpia with ube icecream. He brought in a great team to prepare welcome drinks, serve appetizers, and do a complete cleanup. I highly recommend hiring Corey for your next event. Mahalo!!!

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!

First, I never post or rate on Yelp. However, Michael did such an Amazing job that it's very…read moredeserving to leave him a 5 star review. Do not look any further, this Chef is amazing ! Not only did his meal exceed expectations but his personality & demeanor was also outstanding. Have peace of mind, you can Trust your experience will be just as Great. Mahalo, Michael

We had such an amazing time with Chef Michael and his sous chef, Brenda! Every course was amazing…read moreand I loved the conversation! Great stories of their time on the island! The poke ahi tuna app was my favorite! My husband loved the snapper fish in parchment and both children loved the dessert- coconut macadamia nut pie and bread pudding with homemade ice cream! Highly recommend- better than going out!

My family of 6ppl, visiting from Maine, found Emily Bucks while looking for a chef this holiday…read morevacation in Hanalei. They've had trouble in the past finding private chefs matched their budget and food preferences. As travelers to the North Shore, they've become frustrated with the lack of good dining. Theres a few great restaurants, and they often make it hard to get reservations. Other local chefs have quoted them outlandish prices per meal. They reached out to Emily because her website focused on farm to table ingredients, locally sourced, from Kaua'i. My family visits often, not only to escape the cold, but to benefit from the healthy lifestyle available in the islands. WOW! Chef Emily came through in the clutch. She threw down like a boss, whooping up incredible spreads, day after day. Each was unique in flavor, and the best version we'd tasted. Chef Emilies private in home experiences are easy and affordable. Honestly, having her hours a day, in our vacation rental, was less than 6-8ppl at Bar Acuda, with no line. She brings more than food, it's an experience. When traveling to Kaua'i with a small to medium size family, you can't afford not to have an in home chef. Especially when the experience itself was the most memorable part of the trip! Thanks Emily for taking care of my folks and helping to create life long memories.

Emily was 100% awesome!!!!! She was personable, fun and attentive to our culinary needs. Picked…read moreawesome wines. And she has HUGE pride in what she does - quality was everything to her. Homemade rosemary bread, customer Cocktails, outstanding appetizers and main meal - begging her to come back for another dinner before we leave Kauai. Gotta use her. She's the best.

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 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!

What an amazing experience! We came to Hawaii for a vacation and decided to have Chef Andrew cook…read moreus a birthday dinner for my son. We worked together to come up with the perfect menu for our event, Chef Andrew was able to accommodate all of our requests. On the day of the dinner Chef Andrew showed up on time and ready to go and put together a phenomenal four course meal for us. Each course seemed better than the last and we loved that the chef told us about each dish as they served them to us. Chef Andrew had a helper that was very attentive and kept our waters and wines full for the whole meal. Appetizer, a pork gyoza to die for, salad of tomatoes and this red pepper sauce that I will remember for years to come was only transcended by the wagyu beef entree with a carrot puree. Desert of mango ice cream was the perfect ending for an amazing meal. And after it was all said and done, they had done all of the dishes and left the kitchen cleaner than how it started! Give Chef Andrew and the Sandy's Supper Club a try and it will truly be a night to remember.

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

ABSOLUTEY DO NOT HIRE FARM TO TABLE KAUAI OR ARCH AND ARBORS! We worked with the owner and chef for…read morea year to plan and execute a small wedding only to have the him turn into the most unhinged and unprofessional person imaginable just 10 days out from the event. Cancelling the event because of his ego, while insulting and harassing us all along the way. *Backstory* We hired farm to table to provide rehearsal and wedding dinner, and all decor for a 25 person wedding in Kauai. The chef also agreed to receive additional wedding items at his house with the agreement that he could keep any items that would be useful to his business once the event ended. Throughout the whole process my fiancé really struggled to get even the most basic communication from this guy. We ended up having to ship most of the stuff elsewhere it was so bad. 2 months before the event we sent a final head count and requested an updated invoice. He ignored not only our initial request, but FIVE REQUESTS for an updated invoice! Fast forward to two weeks before the event (the cut off point for requesting a refund) and all of sudden he starts aggressively harassing us for payment, while he still had not sent us an invoice. He then gives us several different invoices (including a screen shot of a calculator?) all with different amounts none of which appear to be correct, before finally giving us the right one. He demands immediate payment through a cash app. We could only send half of the amount through zelle so we sent the first half of the payment and told him we would send the second half the next day after the limit reset. He demanded that we use another cash app before agreeing to wait. The next day before the reset had occurred he threatened to charge a late fee that was not in the contract. When my fiancé called him to discuss this, he became belligerent and started yelling over her, eventually hanging up and following up with some nasty text messages. We sent the final payment that night despite everything that happened and then he stopped responding to her completely. At this point I take up communication with him as seen in the messages below. The messages attached speak for themselves but the tldr is: I told him that I was disappointed with the way he handled the situation and suggested that he apologize to the bride. He instead trash talks my bride to me and then in a mocking manner demand that she apologize to him. At this point I let him know how that his behavior had become so odd and erratic that we were growing concerned for our safety around him. His response is to immediately cancel the event and threaten to throw our stuff away. He claimed to have bought all the food already (10 whole days out from the event) and said he would not be returning any money. When I asked him to confirm that he was indeed cancelling he began to really spiral out, trash talking me and my fiancé, trying to characterize our business agreement as a personal favor. Saying that every time my fiancé emailed him that he and his partner would trash talk her. I tried making good faith offers to unwind the deal amicably which he mocks while continuing to ramble on about a bunch of made up grievances (including complaining about off menu items which he offered). In the end he took all of our money, and did nothing but torture us for a year with his incompetence. I sent one last text offering to allow him to keep the deposit money to settle out of court, which he mocked, bragged about how good his lawyer is and seemed to indicate that he does this often. In total this man took around $8000 dollars from us and left us scrambling to replan a wedding merely days before it was to take place. He expressed no sympathy, no remorse, and mocked the pain he put us through. Please do not hire this man or any of his related companies.

I flew across the country to Hawaii for my brother's wedding only to discover that this person had…read morecompletely screwed my brother and his wife out of thousands of dollars with zero remorse. His actions have soured memories of what should have been one of the happiest days of their lives and left us scrambling to put together the pieces. If you value whatever event you are scheduling, please learn from our experience and don't place your trust with this person.

Wiki pizza is in the Hanalei Bay resort hotel adjacent to hotel 1 Hanalei bay. We ordered online…read moreand picked up. The valet guy let us park off to the side for the quick pickup. Service was fast and friendly. They offered us peppers and cheese plus plastic ware. We ordered a pizza with our usual - pepperoni and mushrooms, plus the Parmesan chicken tenders, and an Italian salad. Everything was amazing. This was a perfect way to end a long day of hiking. I would definitely return. Highly recommend checking out their restaurant cause it's beautiful! It's a giant covered wooden patio.

Ate here last night while staying at the Hanalei Bay Resort and thought it would be nice to try the…read morerestaurant once. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with an incredible setting and amazing views, especially around sunset. That said, it feels like the space has not been kept up as well as it could be. Some of the seats were ripped, drinks were served in plastic cups, and a few details gave it a more casual feel than you would expect from such an upscale looking restaurant. Even the focus on pizza was a little surprising. It feels like this may have been more of a high end steakhouse or fine dining restaurant at one point. Still, we were happy we tried it. Pizza is a great option for a family because it is easy to share, and the pizza itself was very good. The service was friendly as well. We also ordered an Italian salad, which was pretty basic and uninspired, mostly lettuce with a few ingredients tossed together. The prices felt a little high for what you get, but not unreasonable considering you are in Kauai with such a beautiful view. Overall, this is a great spot for a relatively affordable dinner with an amazing sunset. The pizza is definitely good, not mind blowing, but a clear step up from your average grocery store pizza.