We had That Girl Cooks cater dinner for our family one night when we were on Oahu. Everything was…read morefabulous from start to finish. Communication was great and the food was phenomenal. There wasn't one thing that we didn't like. Angela is FANTASTIC, highly recommend it!

Angela was AMAZING from start to finish! We aren't a group that does this normally, so her friendly…read moredemeanor, willingness to work with us when our ideas were all over the place, and ability to walk us through the process end-to-end was extremely helpful. The flexibility with pricing was also something that was very comforting - she gave multiple options (ingredients, courses, serving styles, etc.) to help with our budget considerations. FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!! Every guest was extremely satisfied with how all of the dishes came out and the overall experience Angela and her crew provided. Highly recommend and will 100% be working with Angela again!

What a treat it was to have Luis cater my 50th birthday. It was 10 years ago that he was…read morerecommended to me and it was my 40th birthday and his food was incredible. We didn't know Luis had started up his new business. I thought he had disappeared after the whole Luis Bueno fiasco. So glad I looked for him and that he was able to cook for my 50th. Luis knocked it out of the park! Everything was delicious! We had carnitas, carne asade, fish tacos, chipotle, red, verde salsa, queso fresca, ceviche, homemade corn tortillas, chips and guacamole, and of course, Luis' famous refried beans. I hope to get him to cook for us again. It will definitely be sooner than 10 years from now :)

Chef Luis came to our house last night to prepare an intimate dinner for me, my wife and my parents…read morewho are renting a home on the North Shore. Everything from start to finish was outstanding. He genuinely out-did himself. The shashimi and poke starter were the best we have had on the island so far and we have been to pretty much ever restaurant in the area. From food presentation, to taste, to shear uniqueness of the dishes, this was a perfect evening. In fact, we already arranged for him to come back next week after my parents have departed, but other friends have joined us at the house. He really brought his A-game and I think everyone should splurge and try out his services.

Wow. Very talkative and high energy guy, you can tell he wants to have right intentions but does…read morenot lead by them. Super super super paranoid, and the worst part is we paid him $200 tip on a $800 tab (25%) and he still insists on harassing every one of our guests for more money. Food was actually pretty decent but the way he presents himself and now threatens us we cannot return back to his island as we are not welcomed is insane. See photos for clarification. Not worth the "what if" factor with this guy.

This Chef Pedro as he calls himself should not de trusted under no circumstances. This man was a…read moretenant. And when he left, he stole things of great value and owing to the last month's rent. So I think it's imperative to let other prospective clients know of this chef, this man calling himself Chef Pedro. And to not let them get cough in his scam and lose large sums of money. There are other clients who have written of this chef and the scam he ran on them. Please don't let what happen to me happen to you.

5 Stars plus! If…read moreyou're not a fan of long reviews, please stop reading and just book Kuoha Culinary right away...there are so many wonderful things to say here. We selected Kuoha Culinary for a small family Celebration of Life for our dad. Chef Ed is so kind and easy to work with. He's busy and he secured our date upon initial communication and assured me he'd provide a preliminary proposal within a few weeks. Here's how I described our catering goals for Ed: Hoping for a fusion of local style comfort foods in an elevated style, fine restaurant quality but "not overly fancy" with several protein options and several veggie options. 2 vegetarian guests, not sure if we need dessert catered. Having never booked catering before, I based our budget on previous restaurant celebrations and gave Ed a very, very wide price per head range and told him I'd prefer if we didn't get too close to the higher end of our price range. As promised, Ed returned with a preliminary proposal and it was lower in price than I expected and included more dishes than I had thought we'd get. Ed recommended drop off service as being the most cost effective and easy option for our event. I requested changes to all three entrees and added a few vegetables and the price remained excellent due to my changes balancing each other out. In our phone consultation, Ed answered my questions clearly, concisely, and confidently. For each case where I asked Ed which of 2 or 3 dishes he recommended, he was able to understand my question and kindly offer his recommendation and he was spot on. Never once did he say the dreaded "it's a matter of personal preference". He just knew what would work best and humbly shared his knowledge and experience. I told Ed my mom doesn't really eat Lup Cheong and he said, trust me she won't notice it and it adds so much to the dish ("Local Boy" En Papillote). Sure enough, mama raved about the fish. I asked him a question about 2 different beef dishes and he explained why the dish he recommended was a better fit for drop off catering. I debated to myself about going with Ed's desserts or getting/making our own, I'm not a big dessert person. Ended up going with Ed and requested an assortment of 3 desserts rather than one, great decision because Ed's desserts were a hit. I was so impressed with my initial interactions with Ed that I was referring people to Kuoha Culinary before I even tasted the food! Fast forward to event date: Ed arrived 15 min ahead of his proposed arrival time. He texted my contact friend and me of his ETA. He politely declined our guests' offers of help and he got everything set up beautifully! Received the most compliments ever on our food! We've had many get togethers with the same people and this food experience surpassed those at previous restaurants and event venues, even the fancy ones. Guests were exclaiming raving about the quality and variety (not exaggerating) complimenting every single dish from appetizers to main dishes to veggies, to the rice to the desserts! Yes, even the humble corn and Hapa rice got rave reviews...seriously! People were scanning chef's QR code and reading aloud about the business at the table (a first) and were so grateful and genuinely wowed. The dishes that were most complimented were the Local Boy Fish En Papillote, Ahi Tataki and the mini tart desserts: Lilikoi Crème Brûlée, Ube Cream, Chef Ed's Chocolate with Haupia The quality was better than the type of restaurant where they give you a deck of cards-sized protein on a plate, with quantity being better than places where you need 2 hands to carry your plate lunch. Best combination ever! Our guests made generous plates to go. I even scraped the sauces into ziplocs to freeze for helping with my own cooking. Hours after the meal and into the next day, people were saying how much they enjoyed everything. The next day, my cousin expressed for the second time how impressed he was with Ed's ability to keep all food at the perfect temperature, texture and consistency. Kuoha Culinary surpassed our goals going beyond merely "impressing" our guests and achieved something even more meaningful: Our guests felt honored, grateful, and joyful. Thank you, Chef Ed, for helping make our celebration so special!

Chef Ed is awesome. Super easy to work with and customized to meet our budget and vision. For was…read moreono and exceeded my expectations

I attended an event by The Guarden and it was so beautifully done. It was for my best friend's baby…read moreshower. The menu was so delicious and the decorations and details were exquisite. Felt like I was transported into a dreamy fairy land. Sabrina and Kevin were so professional and delivered the best service. Highly recommended booking them.

What can I say except the whole experience was just fantastic. From booking, crafting the menu, and…read morethen eating said menu, the whole experience was pretty stress free. My friend and I wanted to have a special birthday dinner for our hubs, so we scheduled them on a Sunday night. We provided one main dish which they then crafted a wonderful, balanced menu to complement. They are arrived on time with everything they needed and even though we didn't ask for any special decorations, the simple place settings were a lovely addition and really elevated the whole experience. Dinner started with an arancini crab cake (le amuse bouche). Buttery crab rolled into a crispy ball with a hint of yuzu to awaken the palate. Truly a unique dish the entire party enjoyed. First course was my favorite and consisted of Kona kanpachi carpaccio. Oh my sweet little tastebuds danced for joy as this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Crispy garlic added a fun crunch, but the magical melding of the flavors in the sauce made everything just melt in your mouth. Second course was a ribeye ochazuke with a mushroom risotto that was so rich and flavorful it almost felt like it hugged your tongue and whispered sweet nothings as you chewed. We opted to upgrade the beef to wagyu so it was beautiful and as someone who doesn't eat red meat, I swapped for scallops. The ribeye was hella tender and the scallops were sheer perfection. A brief intermezzo of li hing calamansi sorbet cleansed the palate and signaled to our stomach to get ready for an onslaught of flavors. The main entree was beef Wellington (ahi Wellington for me) with a potato gratin that was a rich foundation. Everything was cooked to perfection on site, and they even provided a bit of background into their home garden which provides for the herbs and veggies used in most of the dishes. Anyone who knows me, knows I love locally sourced foods (I even buy big island beef for my dog's food), so this was a much appreciated addition. Dessert concluded the meal and while I was sad it was over, the sticky toffee pudding with toasted marshmallow ice cream sent me to cloud 9! If you want to make a special memory for any occasion, book them ASAP! You won't regret it. Chef Kevin and his fiancée are so kind and warm, it felt like family cooking for us. Even though they offer sommelier services, as a practicing oenophile, I crafted the pairings for our party and if I say so myself, I killed it. Looking at the pictures from other events, their decorations are classy and tasteful. Next time we will definitely include more courses and perhaps may splurge on a specially crafted cocktail.

Inna is a master chef, healthful cooking expert and a beautiful person! I've been to at least a…read morehalf dozen of her cooking events and it was always a highlight and amazing, inspirational, delicious experience. I learned so much from Inna-from new recipes, to cooking techniques to table decoration tips! Highly recommended!

I've had the great fortune of knowing Inna Revina where we actually met at Whole Foods!…read more I've come to admire and respect her dedication to living not only her Vegan Life, but also sharing it with many people in her amazing cooking classes! Inna has a rare respect for what she believes in and she love to share it with the public! I wish her ultimate success in her love of what she does because I know what her goals are in achieving a healthy lifestyle for everyone and sharing it with everybody with such a great love and care!

I would 100% recommend Course Hawaii for a catering experience. My family was just on Oahu and…read moreCourse provided two wonderful meals for a family of 12. Everyone I worked with, from Louise to Chef Marceau, and servers Genevieve and Lauren were wonderful.

We were looking for someone who would cater our wedding at a secluded beach on Labor day weekend…read moreand found Course on IG as they have done some great work and they had great reviews on yelp as well. They have even worked for celebrities such as the Rock. The reason why is that Chef Andrew and his team are absolutely fantastic! We had a party of about 70 guests, and the Course team helped serve all the food and drinks. Everyone praised their professionalism and great attitude throughout the night and to this day. Best of all, everyone is still raving about the food. Some people have told me that "it was the best wedding food they have ever had." The appetizers were sliders and garlic shrimp. The short rib and fresh white fish were showstopper entrees and all the sides garlic noodles, rice, potatoes and veggies really completed the meal! Chef Andrew also offers a oyster bar and that was a huge hit! FYI order more than less as folks were destroying these oysters and Chef was putting in work shucking them to order. We really wanted to thank Course for making our special day extremely successful and would definitely recommend them to anyone hosting an event in Oahu!

Private chef John Wesley Adams cooked a special 70th birthday dinner for my mom and 11 of us (8…read moreadults, 3 kids) when we were staying at a condo rental in Ko Olina on Oahu. (By the way, although his website is called "Private Chef North Shore," he really cooks all over the island!) We had a great experience with John. Not only was he affordable -- all the other private chefs I called in Oahu wouldn't cook for us within the ballpark figure I had in mind -- he was very flexible with the menu, recommending what's in season to modify the sample menus on his website. We were able to put together an island-inspired menu of scallop, asparagus, opah, and lilikoi pie. He arrived a few hours before our scheduled dinner time and set right to work. The food was delicious and he left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. One thing to note - because John worked alone and didn't bring a sous chef or servers, this wasn't the kind of full-service catering that other private chefs may offer (at an additional cost, of course). He also used the pots and pans and whatever plates and utensils were available in our rental unit, so make sure that you have enough coverage for your party. I've used a more formal catering service on another island for a similar family trip, and this was definitely more laid-back/family-style than the other one. Either way, we really enjoyed having John cook us a wonderful, delicious meal while we lounged on our lanai overlooking the sunset and the beautiful Ko Olina bay.

BLEW US AWAY!!! Rented a beach house for 10 ion North Shore. Found John on line. Took a chance…read more Right from there he was great! Helpful tips about the area and such. Came over and served one of the best meals we had ever had! Tuna and sushi aps from market Fresh fish caught that day. Chicken, beef with chi churri I still dream about! We had him back 3 days later for 40 people!! Even better. Made Hawaiian pork that was CRAZY good! Pro, Nice, Regionally spot on, cleaned up, put away left overs..... A Dream! And no more expensive per person than any nice restaurant. Next trip back we will hire John EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! Get this guy!!! 15 stars out of 5

This private chef did so amazing at my relatives house !! I came over with friends and family , we…read morewere ready for a feast and starving ....the preperation , presentation and taste was so unique !!! The Chef and his crew made it a day we all wont forget , it was stunning how he pulled together the dishes , gave us choices to our dishes and was so good !!

Went to a dinner at a relative's house and they had hired a set of private chefs called "On The…read moreFly". When asked why "On The Fly", they said that they will create dishes on the fly as requested. They come to your home and will cook Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner cooked to order or they will plan a menu according to your tastes and budget. On the menu tonight: Small Bites, Steak Carpaccio Sushi with Onion Comfit and Balsamic Reduction. Starter: Nalo Farms Lychee Mixed Green Salad with a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette. Entrees: "Chinatown" Steamed Snapper with Asian Chimichuri with a Ginger Garlic Infused Oil. Macadamia Nut Encrusted Catch with a Coconut Beurre Blanc Tenderloin Sliced Accompanied wit a Red Wine Natural Demi-Glace. Sides: Myer Lemon Risotto Saffron Rice Forbidden Rice Assorted Summer Vegetable Platter Dessert Brûlée Apple Banana Fosters Ala Mode Everything was excellent. Better than Caterers since they cook the food fresh in your kitchen.