Aletha share recipes and history. Very hands on and entertaining. Nice pace and delicious food. We…read morelearned a lot

A cooking class was the perfect addition to our trip to Kaua'i! Our family had a great time doing…read morethe Corner Store Cooking Class. We learned to make Spam Musubi, Somen Salad, Ahi Poke, and Butter Mochi. As 4 beginner cooks, we were a bit apprehensive, but Aletha was the perfect hostess, guiding us to prepare dishes that we can confidently make on our own. This is a great hands on experience to immerse yourself in Hawaii's incredible culture and traditions!

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!

I was blessed to live with Kelsey at Hale Pule, and was instantly healed and rejuvenated from the…read morefood she cooked for our yoga training. I observed her calm demeanor as she prepared each meal with a open heart and love. If you are desiring to taste your heart then I would recommend Island Veda to transform your wellbeing. Kelsey has a deep understanding of Ayurveda, through this knowledge she understands how to create balanced meals that leave your body wholesome and vibrant. You will be left full and satisfied with a deeper understanding of what it actually means to relate to food as medicine.

From the owner: Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, Postpartum Care, Bodywork, Ayurvedic Oil Treatments, Ayurvedic Cooking,…read moreCooking Classes, Personal Chef, Local Food, Organic Food, Vegetarian Food, Ayurveda, Yoga, Private Yoga Classes, Meditation Classes, Ayurvedic Healing

Where do I start?…read more Called Marla for a girls weekend for a friends pre wedding celebration. She was patient not only with me while all the details were ever changing but she stayed in touch with me and walked me through all the details. She created a menu for the day and did all of the work from beginning to the end. She is a lovely soul and I wish I lived in town because I could use her help in my kitchen. The meal was amazing and fresh and the leftover were just as awesome. We also had her do a private yoga session for us. She was exactly what we were looking for. 1/2 of us were experienced and the other 1/2 were not. It was a great session for all of us. She was early/on time, she cleaned up after herself and was a pleasure to do business with. Check her out and you will not regret.

What a wonderful evening we had! Marla started us out with an hour of private, in home yoga which…read morewas great and left us feeling so relaxed. Then Marla took to the kitchen and prepared one of the most beautiful and delicious meals that I've had in a long time. Herbs, produce and all the fresh ingredients came together to make a fabulous dinner, while ensuring my gluten sensitivity was not compromised. Marla herself is an absolute joy and her passion for food and health shines through brilliantly. I would highly recommend checking out her skills!

My wife had been wanting to make her own chocolate bar for years and I was primarily interested in…read morethe process every time we come to Kauai. Well, we finally pulled the trigger on it and did the experience...and it was well worth it. Lance, the owner and instructor was fantastic. With only 8 spots available, you have to book this as soon as it is available. The shop is only 300 sq. Ft. So any more people would be too much and the set up was perfect. It is amazing this small space produces the chocolate! The overall lesson is great because he takes you from bean to chocolate. This is not tree to chocolate because he doesn't have the trees nor does he have the pods and that part of the collection process (however, Lance, if you or your wife are reading this, it might be a great future endeavor to have an option to work with one of your partners and add on the collection tour before!). While he doesn't have the collection process, Lance does an excellent job speaking to the process once beans are collected. From there, the chocolate making and tasting process is thoroughly explained and you are part of it. Finally, making your chocolate is a lot of fun and there are roughly 30 ingredients you can use for your 2 bars. I personally made: an Indian spice flavor chocolate for half a bar, coconut sea salt for second half, matcha coconut sea salt for 3rd half, and coffee bean sea salt for last). Bring your creativity! Thank you Lance for this fantastic experience.

Very informative, great chocolate. My grandson and I had a fun time learning and making our own…read morechocolate bars.

Tasting Kauai food tours are always the highlight of our visits to Kauai. Susan is a delightful…read moreguide, bringing her island style, friendly and inspiring perspectives, and excellent storytelling to each stop. She is also extremely accommodating to all the guests. The food is always incredible - excellent dishes at wonderful eateries supporting local, family-owned businesses. Portions are generous and the food is top quality! Susan offers great recommendations for other eateries and local activities that are worth the price of admission alone! We highly recommend Tasting Kauai - all of the tours are fantastic and well worth the reasonable cost.

ZERO stars to this company!!! We (4) signed up and prepaid, was at the meeting place as requested…read more12:45 in Kapa'a. Stayed there for over 45", hubs called and texted at least 4-5 times. No call back, no text back. What a sham, no customer service, call back your damn customers. I'm sure we'll never see a refund nor explanation!! Bye bye $500 bucks. Reporting you to the BBB and TripAdvisor!!! What a rip off, do not book with these clowns!!!!! Oh, and there was "no refunds" stated on our vouchers!

Exceptional meal - truly the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend. Thank you, Michael!read more

We used Michael Stauber as our Chef for my mom's 70th birthday. He was amazing every step of the…read moreway. He communicated with me well and made everything seem effortless. He was on time, super friendly, great with my kids, an amazing host for my family who asks all sorts of questions and the food was outstanding. I could eat his appetizers every day of my life and would be happy. I highly recommend him for any special event you have. You will not be disappointed. THANK YOU MICHAEL! :)

Probably my favorite shoppe in the island. Wildly cool. Thoughtfully curated with a broad range of…read morefunctional and decorative objects. Books too. And much more clearly. Don't miss it. It is always worth a stroll through.

Coolest shop on the island for local and unique gifts and clothes - everything from ceramics to…read moreincense to body oils to board shorts. I came here several years ago and was charmed. Came back this summer to find it had expanded and renovated to an impressive degree. I appreciate the focus on local artists and creators, even tho there are a few bigger names on the clothing racks. The deliberate curation is really felt here and I love that the counter person was giving another customer she knew critique on her surfing takeoff. For really high quality and beautiful things for friends or yourself look no further.