We believe that memories are made with all of the available senses. In addition to the sights and sounds, we knew the smells and tastes (and feels) were important to our wedding weekend in Hana. Truly thankful for Chef Ryan, Chef Jon, and the team at Chef Minded Farms, for giving us so much to cherish and look back on. They were able to cater an entire weekend for us, two full days of meals. Everything was served family-style and they paid very careful attention to the plethora of dietary restrictions and needs our families come with. The ability to grow and source much of their own food says a lot about their values and commitment to the island of Maui. Operationally, they are full-service, communicative, and honest with what they offer. We got sample menus well in advance, had many phone chats and it was quite easy to organize everything from the mainland. Once at our destination, they were already setting up and ready to go with very few questions for us, all helping to keep our wedding intimate and focused. Its obvious that Ryan and Jon's commitment to excellence cascades down to every member of the team. Everyone is friendly, knowledgable, and attentive. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience, and will be talking and reminiscing about these memories from CMF for years to come. read more

We are long-time residents of Hana and are so fortunate to have Chef Ryan cater locally grown, farm-to-table meals. My husband and I have enjoyed hosting parties catered by Chef Ryan and attending the local events that feature his creative and delicious cooking. If you choose to dine at his outside venue, decorated with tropical flowers and subtle lighting, the culinary experience will be superb. His friendly presentation, delectable menu options, and open-air ambiance will make the meal unforgettable. Besides his culinary expertise, one of Chef Ryan's most outstanding personal qualities is his willingness to make your dining experience exactly how you want it. He is flexible, agreeable, and always professional. We strongly recommend choosing Chef Ryan to imagine your perfect meal. Simple or extravagant, the appetizers, main dishes, and desserts he prepares, always maintain a standard of excellence. read more

If you're searching for an unforgettable culinary experience, look no further than Chef Minded Farms in the heart of Hana, Maui. Whether you need top-tier catering, a private chef, or a stunning event space, this is the place where farm-to-table dreams come to life. Ryan's passion for sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming practices shines through in every dish. You can literally taste the love, care, and commitment to organic, fresh ingredients in every bite. This isn't just a meal, it's a true celebration of what farm-to-table should be. For those who value beautifully sourced ingredients and creative, flavorful dishes, Chef Minded Farms is the gem you've been waiting to discover. It's not just an event... it's an experience! read more

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Chef Ryan, and his amazing team for many years. He is our go to number one chef for all of our Hana Wedding Company clients. He constantly exceeds all expectations, and his serious committed to farm-to-table freshness is unmatched. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared to match the clients palette with locally sourced and home-grown/raised ingredients, bringing out the best flavors of Maui. Not only is the food exceptional, but Chef Ryan's attention to detail and passion for sustainable, fresh and exotic ingredients truly elevate the experience. I highly recommend this company for anyone seeking high-quality 5 star cuisine in the heart of Hana. read more

I've experienced Ryan's catering on several occasions and its always incredible! Most recently he did a friends 50th birthday where he brought everything to her house including a flat top grill to fry fresh fish on. It was insane, and his outdoor setup was top notch. The rest of the menu was to live for! He does it all from Sushi, beautiful meats and salads, to some of the dreamiest deserts I've ever had. I really appreciate his attention to ingredients, making sure he sources the freshest local, and organic produce, meat and fish. You can really tell how much he cares for his craft. I'd recommend hiring him to anyone. read more

After enjoying Ryan's food time and time again it's very obvious Ryan is A great chef who is so passionate about food and cooking. He genuinely enjoys the whole process of procuring, preparing, cooking and serving food and has amazing design to his menus. An essential quality of a true chef is stamina. Ryan can do it all. I loved how he includes locally grown Whole Foods sourced locally. What an amazing experience. Thank you! read more

Chef Ryan recently catered all the meals during our 2-1/2 day corporate retreat at Ala Kukui. Every single meal, --breakfast, lunch and dinner -- was exceptional! Unique entrees, sides and desserts, all with fresh local ingredients, combined for an unforgettable experience. In a very picky group of coworkers I didn't hear a single complaint, except maybe that they ate too much! Thanks Ryan (and team)! read more

What an experience! Chef Ryan made our first trip to Hana so memorable with an amazing meal for 25. All dishes were spot on and the quality was magnificent. Now we can't call our stay in Hana complete without at least one meal from the team at Chef Minded Farms. Each time we challenged Ryan with the new menu and each time he goes above and beyond. read more

Chef Ryan is an all star, not only incredible local and international dishes. We had two catered dinners for large parties in the hana area. He was very professional, communicative, and friendly. Loved learning about the dishes and the little details that made the meal exceptional. Highly recommended, would leave 6 starts but it won't let me... read more

Despite there not being many catering/private chef options in Hana, we are lucky that there is one, and he and his team is incredible! Chef Ryan is passion from farm to table, raising his own chickens, eggs, fruits, and even lambs his heart is in the food from start to finish and you can taste the passion. read more

We recently had a family gathering in Hana over a weekend. Chef Ryan provided 2 dinners, Friday & Saturday nights, for 17 people. I highly recommend him. He was very organized & efficient, on time & delivered fabulous meals on both nights. We will certainly use him again in the future. GS read more

Just finished our Leadership Retreat in Hana and Chef Ryan and his team treated us to an amazing array of farm fresh ingredients and hit it out of the park on every meal. Hands down his cooking punctuated a tremendous event for our team. 5-Star recommendation without hesitation! Gary -HPM read more

Chef Ryan and the entire team did a fabulous job for a multi-day corporate event we hosted at Ala Kukui. From menu creation to on site serving, the entire experience was top notch. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. We would hands down recommend Chef Minded Farms. read more

Chef Ryan is simply the best chef I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He uses only the freshest of food, much of which he grows or raises himself. Everything is healthy and tastes amazing. I highly recommend Chef Minded for your next event whether large or small read more

From growing his own sheep and chickens and producing beautiful eggs for his meals his enthusiasm does not stop there. His food is something to remember. I wish I could afford a catered meal more often. He would be my man. Anya read more

Chef Ryan created such an incredible experience for me and my family. The food was stunning so delicious and perfect service. i couldn't recommend a better choice for your Maui vacation, wedding or a bbq. Thank you Chef Ryan. read more

Ryan is a talented chef with a great crew. He catered a dinner for our board meeting in Hana and not only was the food delicious but his professionalism and enthusiasm made the event a great success. Highly recommend! read more