We had That Girl Cooks cater dinner for our family one night when we were on Oahu. Everything was…read morefabulous from start to finish. Communication was great and the food was phenomenal. There wasn't one thing that we didn't like. Angela is FANTASTIC, highly recommend it!

Angela was AMAZING from start to finish! We aren't a group that does this normally, so her friendly…read moredemeanor, willingness to work with us when our ideas were all over the place, and ability to walk us through the process end-to-end was extremely helpful. The flexibility with pricing was also something that was very comforting - she gave multiple options (ingredients, courses, serving styles, etc.) to help with our budget considerations. FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!! Every guest was extremely satisfied with how all of the dishes came out and the overall experience Angela and her crew provided. Highly recommend and will 100% be working with Angela again!

Chef Ed is awesome. Super easy to work with and customized to meet our budget and vision. For was…read moreono and exceeded my expectations

Chef Ed was easy to work with and works with the budget you have. Our event had more than enough…read morefood for the amount of people we expected. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious! We opted to not order the bacon kabayaki, and now I feel the need to attend another event just to try it. Oh, lucky us, we have another upcoming event that will have kabayaki bacon which I may get a taste of it. If you have a private event plan ahead, as Chef Ed books out weeks ahead, he's in demand!

I attended an event by The Guarden and it was so beautifully done. It was for my best friend's baby…read moreshower. The menu was so delicious and the decorations and details were exquisite. Felt like I was transported into a dreamy fairy land. Sabrina and Kevin were so professional and delivered the best service. Highly recommended booking them.

What can I say except the whole experience was just fantastic. From booking, crafting the menu, and…read morethen eating said menu, the whole experience was pretty stress free. My friend and I wanted to have a special birthday dinner for our hubs, so we scheduled them on a Sunday night. We provided one main dish which they then crafted a wonderful, balanced menu to complement. They are arrived on time with everything they needed and even though we didn't ask for any special decorations, the simple place settings were a lovely addition and really elevated the whole experience. Dinner started with an arancini crab cake (le amuse bouche). Buttery crab rolled into a crispy ball with a hint of yuzu to awaken the palate. Truly a unique dish the entire party enjoyed. First course was my favorite and consisted of Kona kanpachi carpaccio. Oh my sweet little tastebuds danced for joy as this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Crispy garlic added a fun crunch, but the magical melding of the flavors in the sauce made everything just melt in your mouth. Second course was a ribeye ochazuke with a mushroom risotto that was so rich and flavorful it almost felt like it hugged your tongue and whispered sweet nothings as you chewed. We opted to upgrade the beef to wagyu so it was beautiful and as someone who doesn't eat red meat, I swapped for scallops. The ribeye was hella tender and the scallops were sheer perfection. A brief intermezzo of li hing calamansi sorbet cleansed the palate and signaled to our stomach to get ready for an onslaught of flavors. The main entree was beef Wellington (ahi Wellington for me) with a potato gratin that was a rich foundation. Everything was cooked to perfection on site, and they even provided a bit of background into their home garden which provides for the herbs and veggies used in most of the dishes. Anyone who knows me, knows I love locally sourced foods (I even buy big island beef for my dog's food), so this was a much appreciated addition. Dessert concluded the meal and while I was sad it was over, the sticky toffee pudding with toasted marshmallow ice cream sent me to cloud 9! If you want to make a special memory for any occasion, book them ASAP! You won't regret it. Chef Kevin and his fiancée are so kind and warm, it felt like family cooking for us. Even though they offer sommelier services, as a practicing oenophile, I crafted the pairings for our party and if I say so myself, I killed it. Looking at the pictures from other events, their decorations are classy and tasteful. Next time we will definitely include more courses and perhaps may splurge on a specially crafted cocktail.

I would 100% recommend Course Hawaii for a catering experience. My family was just on Oahu and…read moreCourse provided two wonderful meals for a family of 12. Everyone I worked with, from Louise to Chef Marceau, and servers Genevieve and Lauren were wonderful.

We were looking for someone who would cater our wedding at a secluded beach on Labor day weekend…read moreand found Course on IG as they have done some great work and they had great reviews on yelp as well. They have even worked for celebrities such as the Rock. The reason why is that Chef Andrew and his team are absolutely fantastic! We had a party of about 70 guests, and the Course team helped serve all the food and drinks. Everyone praised their professionalism and great attitude throughout the night and to this day. Best of all, everyone is still raving about the food. Some people have told me that "it was the best wedding food they have ever had." The appetizers were sliders and garlic shrimp. The short rib and fresh white fish were showstopper entrees and all the sides garlic noodles, rice, potatoes and veggies really completed the meal! Chef Andrew also offers a oyster bar and that was a huge hit! FYI order more than less as folks were destroying these oysters and Chef was putting in work shucking them to order. We really wanted to thank Course for making our special day extremely successful and would definitely recommend them to anyone hosting an event in Oahu!

Memoirs was our food and bar caterer for our wedding earlier this May at Loulu Palm. Because we are…read morenot local, we did not get to schedule a tasting before hiring them. It is definitely nerve racking to make that decision without a tasting but we're super happy with their food and service! Taylor was really helpful and answered my endless questions during the planning process. They were also super accommodating and open to customizing some of the requests we had for both our food and bar menus. All the apps and entrees were delicious, and all of their staff is extremely friendly. The only caveat that may be helpful for others is to know they do require a pretty extensive list of equipment rentals that you need to provide, which is not included in their catering fee. Shoutout to Adam for keeping our thirsty friends well hydrated!

Everything about Memoirs from first getting into contact with the community from day was just…read moregreat, and because I was calling from Japan they made smooth. Cuisine in my book you guys food service presentation preparation it made my 60th birthday celebration a day that my family and friends still talk about, there food and I wanted it's quality & requested to cut out certain items and add others to my menu it all came through I would love use your services again and if you looking for good quality food and serve, Memoirs is who want to contact, thank you for making it special. KONISHIKI aka Salevaa Atisano'e

This private chef did so amazing at my relatives house !! I came over with friends and family , we…read morewere ready for a feast and starving ....the preperation , presentation and taste was so unique !!! The Chef and his crew made it a day we all wont forget , it was stunning how he pulled together the dishes , gave us choices to our dishes and was so good !!

Went to a dinner at a relative's house and they had hired a set of private chefs called "On The…read moreFly". When asked why "On The Fly", they said that they will create dishes on the fly as requested. They come to your home and will cook Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner cooked to order or they will plan a menu according to your tastes and budget. On the menu tonight: Small Bites, Steak Carpaccio Sushi with Onion Comfit and Balsamic Reduction. Starter: Nalo Farms Lychee Mixed Green Salad with a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette. Entrees: "Chinatown" Steamed Snapper with Asian Chimichuri with a Ginger Garlic Infused Oil. Macadamia Nut Encrusted Catch with a Coconut Beurre Blanc Tenderloin Sliced Accompanied wit a Red Wine Natural Demi-Glace. Sides: Myer Lemon Risotto Saffron Rice Forbidden Rice Assorted Summer Vegetable Platter Dessert Brûlée Apple Banana Fosters Ala Mode Everything was excellent. Better than Caterers since they cook the food fresh in your kitchen.

Unbelievable magic and even more sendsational food-- absolutely the very best dining that I have…read moreever experience. Thank you for a time of my life. Ethan is a chef that is the very best but he also adds super personality that other lack. I highly recommend you call him Mahalo gary

Amazing service & food from Chef Ethan! A four-course meal that left us all wanting more! Be sure…read moreto hire Chef Ethan for your next special lunch or dinner to ensure a truly spectacular experience. A magic show with dessert - what more can you ask for. We look forward to our next trip out to Oahu from the mainland to experience a different menu from Chef Ethan.

Booked Kelly's amazing catering service for my daughter's 1st birthday! She was absolutely amazing…read morewhen it came to the planning, menu selection, and theme! She purchased cute decor for the grazing table. The other selections we chose were Spaghetti and meatballs (both adult and kid friendly), Jasmine rice, lemon chicken, truffled deviled eggs (so good), Tator tots, chicken tenders, portobello mushrooms, and a salad. Caramelized onion and apple tarts, and strawberry cupcakes! The set up was perfect! Unfortunately some of the chaffing dishes were on the small side and we ran out of food. Kelly was very gracious and gave my husband and I a complimentary picnic on Vday! That was very nice of her. Everyone enjoyed the food. I recommend her services!

If you're thinking of going with Picnics from the Vine for your catering needs, do it! Kelly and…read moreher team BLEW my expectations out of the water with her grazing table!! I had my vision but Kelly took my vision, added her magic, and came up with an even better idea that I had and I am sooo grateful for her! There were many reasons why I am grateful I went with Kelly: 1) She's experienced. As far as I could tell, Kelly has done many catering gigs so she thinks of all the little details that I missed--things like food spacing, what matches on a table, and what elevates a space. For example, she tied lavender to the table and it gave the space extra aromatics that made the tasting pleasant! All of these things that I didn't know, she did--and she was so helpful! 2) She's creative! Our idea was to have a matcha-themed, grazing board with lots of greenery and vegetation. She listened to my ideas and added on hers (but asked me first!) which I loved! She took my idea and leveled it up. 3) Her customer service is top-notch! She was very professional, responsive, friendly, but also very relatable in all of our conversations. She understood my need to create something amazing and visually appealing within my means and made suggestions that made it worth it to spend a little more that actually made it easier for me as I planned the event. Kelly was early/on-time and had everything ready to go by the time we agreed on. She even patiently stayed for the duration of the WHOLE event just to help us clean up after (thank you so much, Kelly!). The event went a little longer and she did not complain (so sorry, Kelly!). 4) She's tentative. Throughout my conversations and planning with her, she asked me for approval for things and ran ideas by me. Kelly asked me good questions and really paid attention to what I wanted. In the end, she really took the heavy lifting out of catering and executed what I wanted (and MORE!). The results were stunning! 5) Her food was delicious! Kelly put flavors together that I have never tried before. There were hand wrapped dolmas, truffle oil egg tea sandwiches, matcha Lilikoi cupcakes, cheese spreads with balsamic glazes, toasted nuts, and so much more. I've had so many charcuterie boards but hers stood out from the rest. 6) She goes above and beyond. Kelly didn't have to, but she thought it would be a cool idea to have matcha cupcakes, so she baked matcha Lilikoi cupcakes, beautifully dusted with matcha powder on the top and they were a hit! It was sooo moist and delicious. Everyone was so impressed that the grazing table mirrored the matcha event. Overall, we were so happy with the results! I'm probably missed so many details, but that's how good she was and how pleasant she was to work with! I thought certain decorations were going to be the highlight of the evening, but EVERYONE took photos and videos of her grazing table because it was a work of art! If you're on the fence about how to cater with, don't hesitate. Call Kelly and her team--you WON'T be disappointed. I will definitely be coming back to Kelly for all of my catering needs. Thank you Kelly and team! You were amazing!!

We hired Chef John for our wedding dinner and he was amazing from start to finish. He was…read moreincredibly accommodating with all of our guests' dietary restrictions, which took a huge weight off our shoulders during planning. The food itself was just as impressive. everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared.

Wife and I was looking for a private chef for our wedding reception. She found Chef John through IG…read moreinitially I think. We did a bit of research and drooled all over the food pics. He was the one and we did not want to work with anyone else. We knew that having an out of state wedding would be a coordination nightmare so we reached out several months in advanced. He was very communicative and we both reached out to each other at the right time as we got closer to the wedding. (I honestly don't know what the 1 star review was about because we did not have this experience) He was really flexible with us for slight menu changes and updates to the head count throughout the process. We wanted this to be more intimate since it was just family and man did Chef John and his team deliver. Everyone was so impressed that they get to experience a professional chef cook on the spot, his team was so attentive and the attention to detail was very impressive. I have dined all over the world and have been to some of the nicest restaurants and I can compare the level of service to a Michelin star restaurant. I wish I had a second stomach that day so I could have eaten more. (Wish I got more photos, but will add more as I get them from family) If you are debating or looking for a private chef to host your next dinner event please do not look anywhere else, you will not be disappointed. Mahalo nui loa Chef John and team!!!

We started to talk to him to figure out when we would like to him to come in and what kind of…read moredinner we like. We kind of know he is the right chef to cook for us. Here we are in Big Island. Chef David Paul made our dinner twice during our stay. We love the sophisticated setting, beautiful presentation, and surprising flavor and well combination material. That's what he does!! We love both nights. If we are coming back to Big Island next year. He is our chef without doubt! In addition, not only his team served excellent food. They clean the kitchen spotless and leave. What a professional spirit! Thanks to Chef David for the wonderful dinner experience. That makes our 2019 family trip special

I cannot say enough positive things about Chef David. We had a recent trip January 2019 at Kona…read moreBeach Bungalows. I contacted David the week prior to arriving regarding drop off dinners and breakfasts. David was charming, professional and creative. His food was over the top. Truly over the top delicious. Everything was homemade, fresh fresh fresh and super delicious. Breakfast was the freshest fruits, fresh squeezed juices (pineapple, mango, etc.) beautiful home baked breads, jams and butters, fritatta and quiche. For dinner we had the most delicious green papaya salad, coconut shrimp, dumplings, Mahi-mahi, asparagus with lemon aioli that was to die for. and on and on and on. Super duper yummy. Desert was a chocolate macadamia tort that I cannot stoop thinking about. Truly the best desert I have ever been served. I want the recipes for the tort and the papaya salad dressing. I'm hoping my friend David will read this review and share his recipes with me. I highly recommend David. Highly.