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.

Came here for breakfast and got the breakfast burrito! Packed with flavor. The accompanying salsa…read moreis also delicious. One of the best breakfast burritos I've had in awhile.

This review is more food based with a bit of generosity…read more We had been eating at lounge, flight, and arrival on our trip and by the time dinner came we had already snacked and drank on our beach lanai. So we just wanted a simple share dish of comfort food as opposed to the sit down dining we are familiar with in this area. So we chose this and the Huli Huli chicken that we haven't had authentically in quite a while. When waiting at the counter and watching too young fellows having fun in the kitchen, we struggled to order. The young lady was hiding behind the counter on her phone. Another senior couple was staring at the menu and left because they weren't sure etc and then with us she jumped up. When we ordered she asked quite judging if that was all???? Annoyed she took our order. Very odd. But the food was ready fairly quickly and we got Mac salad and rice with it and chicken over a bed of cabbage. It was very moist tender and relatively generous with a tasty slightly sweet sauce. It was a perfect choice for what we needed and though not the best we had ever had, very worthwhile! It's fast food in a mall food court of course but watching this worker do her job before during and after ordering clearly shows some needs for training. I'd eat here again and might for a simple meal.

We used Kristin's services for a birthday dinner in Maui and it was one of the best dinners we've…read moreever eaten. They created multiple appetizers an entrée and dessert and a mocktail that was delicious. Kristin and her chefs were very responsive and made the process was super easy. They took care of all the set up and clean up and threw in special touches that made the whole evening feel special.

We had a special dinner prepared by Chef Mathew, Ashley and Tomeko. Food was better than any meal…read morewe had on Maui, and they treated us like royalty. Really made our family and friends trip extra special. If you have a big group, this is the only way to do a dinner on Maui and ends up being less of a cost. Worth every penny.

Kathy and I have taken cooking classes on several of our trips, so we were excited to experience a…read morefarm-to-table class while in Maui -- not quite knowing what to expect. With the top down in our rented BMW, the drive to the farm was magnificent and set the perfect tone for the day. When we arrived, we were greeted at the gate by Jake, who welcomed us as we waited for the rest of the guests. Once inside the open-air kitchen, Whitney warmly introduced herself and gave us a brief overview of the schedule. Jake then shared an introduction to the land and his farming philosophy. As a former finance manager, I appreciated how clearly he understood both the economics and the regenerative methods that make the farm sustainable and healthy. We began with introductions, sharing where we were from, our names, and what we were grateful for which created an immediate sense of community. Jake then guided us on a tour of the farm, walking us through the plants and trees that would soon become our lunch. We tasted herbs, vegetables, and fruit straight from the earth. His depth of knowledge, from soil health to post-harvest practices was impressive, and he thoughtfully answered every question. After the tour, we moved into meal preparation. Family-style, we chopped, stirred, whisked, and even made our own tortillas. The fresh salsa had a wonderful bite, and preparing the vegetables and eggs ourselves made the meal even more satisfying. To top it all off, we enjoyed a homemade vegan ice cream made with fresh fruit from the farm, the perfect ending. Jake and Whitney were gracious, kind hosts who mingled easily with the group and created an environment that was both educational and welcoming. We highly recommend this class. It was not only delicious, but deeply informative and memorable.

Highly recommend Jacob and Kendell at Maui Gourmet Food. They are truly the best at what they do!…read moreThey are both incredibly kind and hospitable and down to earth. They made our whole family feel so relaxed and comfortable. That was just the start! Then the personalized courses were served. Jacob is a talented, creative and artistic chef!! Everything was above and beyond amazing and delicious. The presentation was beautiful. We all couldn't stop talking about how delicious each dish was. We can't recommend Maui Gourmet Food enough for any of your private chef needs! They are a class act!! Thank you for everything Jacob and Kendell!

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 such an amazing experience having Kevin come into our home and cook us a fabulous, private…read moremeal. He planned out a wonderful dinner, using local veggies and fish. He planned the meal with me and catered to our restrictions. He even made chicken nuggets for the youngest with a homemade mango bbq sauce, that we all ended up sampling. The kids claimed it was the best chicken nuggets they've ever had , they were very good! We caught fish the day before and Kevin graciously added it to the menu, which was very short notice. Everything was amazing, it was truly the best meal all of us have ever had, and in the comfort of our home! He brought a wonderful helper, Sam, and they both made sure all our needs were taken care of, to filling our water glasses, providing wine, setting a gorgeous table, cleaning the glass on our door and lowering our shades on the porch when the sun started to set. He thought of everything to make sure we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Kevin even took the time to give my MIL pointers on how to cook fish. Thank you so much Kevin for making our time in Maui so memorable! Hopefully we will see you again soon! Mahalo!

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.

Chef Jason is amazing! You're going to wish you could taste the pictures! We had him do two events…read morefor us in one week. We are a diverse group of eaters - vegetarians, pescatarians and meat eaters. Throw in four picky kids ages 9 to 3 and you see the challenge. But holy moly! Chef Jason is a magician! Everyone was singing his praises at both events. We had delicious bites in waves of food at the first one and a Thanksgiving feast for the record books in the second. Two very different menus. Two very different approaches and two Fantastic memorable meals! Not only is the food beautiful and delicious, Chef Jason helps you plan every aspect of your event. Problem solved, innovated, and under promised and over delivered! I promise you will not be disappointed. You will be wowed like we were. We have found our go to chef in Hawaii and now you have too!

Once again Maui Private Chef Jason Raffin knocked it out of the park. I threw myself a party for a…read morespecial occasion, and based on my prior experience, chef Jason tailored the 3rd catering experience to reflect my preferences and a few allergies. He & his staff are always a pleasure. They are prompt & timely regardless of my location- I've had an event each in Wailea, Lahaina AND Kapalua. If you're looking for a private chef on Maui, you've come to the right place.

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!

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