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!

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!

What an amazing experience! Chef Andy came to our AirBnB and put together an amazing dinner for our…read morelast night in Kuaui. Everything was so fresh and delicious and he spaced the courses out perfectly! Everything was cooked to perfection, very well prepared, and he left the kitchen spotless (dishes too)! Cant wait to have him again when we return!

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!

I recently collaborated with Destination Events Hawaii for a wedding at Waimea Plantation Cottages…read moreand they were fabulous to work with from concept to creation. Jen accommodated the Bride and Groom regardless of their request, everyone raved about the food, and the staff on site was amazing. Organized, professional, and great communicators. The quality of food and service exceeded our expectations. Thank you to everyone on Team DEH! I hope to work with you all again.

Daniel catered a party for some friends of mine and it was absolutely divine! He came up with a…read moremenu that left even the pickiest of eaters happy. He took care of all of the shopping and by dinner time we were all happy campers!! Check out his Facebook page, Born in the kitchen, for contact information.

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

We hired Corey Stokes and 2 others to cook, serve and clean up for a party of 15 in Hanalei…read more Everything was amazing. Corey and his team were professional and the food was delicious. Throwing a last minute birthday dinner while on vacation was not something I originally planned for. It was so easy working with Corey while in California. He provided a great menu with selections to choose from but was also very open to making other dishes. I opted to choose from his menu and it was amazing. He prepared and assortment of fresh sushi rolls, brushetta w/olive tapenade for appetizers. Dinner was an island version of cesar salad (with seared ahi tuna, nice touch), fresh broiled ono, filet mignon, roasted veggies.. all with an island touch. we had planned to take care of dessert ourselves but unfortunately, the icecream we had was too runny to serve, Corey and his team jumped in by running to the local market to get fresh icecream and they served it with yummy fresh fruit that they brought as a back up. I highly recommend if you are planning an event to hire Corey and his team. The price was very competitive, the food and service amazing. So easy to work with. Wish he was here in the mainland!! Mahalo!

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!

A must!!!! The view…read moreis absolutely breathtaking. The most beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The food comes out quickly and everything is so fresh. My husband and I got bowls and they were delicious. Portions were a little small but we both enjoyed our meals. Parking is limited so you may have to wait a bit.

Come for the view-- stay for the fruity-fresh bowls…read more I was immediately annoyed, as we arrived to this SHACK, in the middle of nowhere-- just behind an black Escalade that dumped like 8 chatty, photo-snapping, highly confused tourists out, like it was a clown-car. But man, for a lil' spot, Nourish Hanalei can get those orders out QUICK! How many employees they got in there???? I was impressed! My take: come here for the view first, and food second. But the food was lovely. Had the freshest toppings of any bowl we had on our 2-island trip. And the fruit isn't lathered in a sauce, to hide less-than-fresh taste. These felt like someone went into the jungle, sliced it up, and tossed it on our bowl. The ACai itself was suuuuper frozen, which logistically makes sense, for such a remote operation. But less tasty than other spots. Great stop. 100% worth a visit.

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!

We used Poi Dog Catering last year for our reception on June 21, 2012 on Kauai and they were…read morenothing short of wonderful and amazing. My husband found them on-line and from the moment of initial contact, Carla was amazing to work with. Our wedding was a destination wedding with the reception in the backyard of a large house that our family rented. We had about 24 guests including us, which seemed like a lot for a destination wedding. We had a wedding 'coordinator' to help us with the planning but to be honest, she wasn't great. Carla offered suggestions and per positive and joyful demeanor was such a pleasure to work with. The food.... This was to die for. Chef Eric is truly talented and the passion for what he does is reflected in his cooking. They came into the house, worked in the smaller kitchen, and kept bringing out food that was delicious. It has been over 6 months since our wedding and our guests still talk about how wonderful the food was. My mother in law, the one that rented the house, also still talks about how they came in, cooked, cleaned up and left and you never would have known someone was working in the kitchen. We had appetizers, salads, finger foods, small main dishes and a cupcake tower all by Chef Eric. Chef Eric and Carla are locals and community helpers. There was plenty of food left over from our reception and instead of throwing it away, they donated the food to a local charity which I was very touched by. If there is any question as to whether to book them, do it. You will be just as amazed as my husband and I were.

If you ever have a need for a catering while in Princeville/Hanalei area Eric is the man. We…read morecharted sail boat for an evening sail, Eric came out handled all the food and it was simply outstanding! He plated it right there on the boat and it was to die for. Nice, local, professional and most of all delicious! you simply couldn't as for anything more.

We were celebrating my father-in-law's 70th birthday and wanted to have a nice dinner made with…read morelocal ingredients. We were not disappointed. The food was incredible!! It was plated nicely and ready to serve. All dishes were very flavorful. Yantini was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and delivered the food on time to our home in beautiful ceramic dishes. Thank you so much for making this special birthday sooo amazing. We would definitely recommend Yantini and look forward to ordering from her again.

It was very good. I think the reviews are a tad inflated. Try it for yourself. Definitely 4 star…read morebut 5 is a stretch.