Would you pay $20 for a single chicken thigh from a food truck?…read more We were at the Thursday Allerton Gardens Farmers Market near Lawai Rd Spouting Horn in Southern Kauai. There was a kiosk with food trays under covers. Big sign advertising Caribbean food and jerk chicken. About the last place I expected to find Jerk Chicken. Took a sample of the jerk chicken, and was in food heaven. Pricey at $20 cash only for one large piece of spicy delicious, finger licking dark chicken meat, together with large sides of tasty beans-rice and tasteless cabbage. The chicken thigh was covered with a thick blackened layer of spice, almost too spicy, it overwhelmed the chicken thigh. Addicting. Had to carry four TV dinner like trays 1.2 miles back to the timeshare, as wife had lost me. We were in the area of Kauai where our cell phones on Tracfone didn't work, so couldn't even send texts, let alone phone. This jerk chicken is sweeter than our local back-a-yard jerk chicken. Dark meat marinated in a sweet sauce. Don't get used to it, as only available at catering events in Kauai, with no home restaurant.

Every Friday, Hanapēpē (Kauai's biggest little town!) hosts its Art Night. Various craftspeople…read moreshow off their paintings, pottery, jewelry and more. I was not expecting to find Koropo's Kitchen and Chef Sara with her beautiful and delicious African and Caribbean dishes, which are pieces of art in themselves. She is the friendliest person I've met in a long time, ever delighted to serve you her epicurean masterpieces. I had the jerk chicken and vegetable sambousa. Served with yellow rice (not too fluffy, not too sticky, but just right!) and a bed of steamed cabbage, this chicken is amazing. The sambousa is heavenly with seasoned mixed vegetables and drizzled with the jerk chicken sauce. Everything is locally sourced when possible. Atmosphere? No place better than under the glow of Hanapēpē and its streetlights with happy people bustling about. I'm yet to sample Koropo's at their physical location.

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.

Yoshi and team were the best. We had a dinner at our rental for my husband's 50th birthday and the…read moredinner was more than expected. Thank you for a memorable meal.

Steve is an excellent chef. We had him cater a private dinner in our vacation rental home and he…read moredid an outstanding job. Food was delicious and he is a pleasure to be around. Highly recommend!

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!

First things first - this company is woman owned, so we are already onboard for this…read more A 4 coursed meal, plated and served. Local (and I really mean locally sourced) cuisine (protien and vegetables). Service was amazing. Menu options were super easy to negotiate, pricing is pretty standard and clean up is immaculate. So far, in our 10 day vacation, Ginger and Sandy have been the standout. Would book again for sure!

Hired Chef Ginger to cater for our wedding dinner and she was phenomenal! Stunning presentation on…read moreall dishes and delicious flavors. Highly recommend!

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!

I am still thinking about the meal Cory Stokes made for us 2 years later and am writing this review…read moreon its anniversary. We hired Corey for a private dinner for 17 people. He made it a night to remember and was very professional on a short timeline. He prepared fresh sushi, tuna, and lumpia with ube icecream. He brought in a great team to prepare welcome drinks, serve appetizers, and do a complete cleanup. I highly recommend hiring Corey for your next event. Mahalo!!!

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!

While visiting Kauai, we decided to learn about the Hawaiian cuisine. We found Yumi and we were so…read morepleased. Her food is layered in flavor and she was so knowledgeable about the local products, that with her Japanese upbringing made for a fabulous dinner. We highly recommend her if you are visiting Kauai and are looking for a private catered dinner, a cooking class or even a large event. Yumi is your gal! What a treat!

Yumi catered a dinner for our group here on Oahu for UH graduation. She arrived, prepped and…read morecleaned up with efficiency and ease. But most importantly, the food was delicious!! While she was preparing, the aromas were amazing. The smells did not disappoint. The food was well seasoned and well prepared. Truly yummy!! Highly recommend!!

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 am a Kauai Local Been Living here all My life, me and My mom had The "Chicago Dog" and let me…read moretell you It was Awesome! Very Mouth Watering and Packed with Tons of Flavor! It is a Must Try!

From the owner: Howzit? I’m a Chicago native teaching on Kauai since 2016 and one of the things I miss most from…read morehome is a good Chicago style hot dog. 4,300 miles is a long way to go for a hot dog, so I decided to bring the Chicago dog to Kauai in 2024. If you haven’t tried one, do yourself a favor and try an Ollie Dog, “Best dog west of Wrigley Field”