a brilliant private dining experience. worth the trip to hawaii just for this night!!!!!read more

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!

Kuoha Culinary just catered a very important event for my family. I had reached out inquiring about…read morea vegetarian menu, and Ed responded with a fantastic menu proposal. We also asked about adding chicken for our non vegetarian guests, and went with all with all Chef Ed's recommendations. We have received so many compliments on the food from our guests! Everything was gorgeous, fresh, and delicious. Kuoha Culinary exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be more appreciate or grateful that Ed made our important event even more special.

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.

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.

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!

Hiro, is not only a sushi chef but an artist as well. Everything he creates not only looks amazing…read morebut tastes better than it looks. And I love his quaint sushi Hideaway. Great for small intimate parties.

Had a chance to experience Chef Hiro's sushi at a friend's private bday party. So nice for a night…read morein and with high quality, dry age imported and local fresh fish. Beautiful omikase served on gorgeous dishwear in the comfort of home. Everything was delicious and chef was very professional

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!

We hired Picnics from the Vine to cater two events. The first event was a small dinner party for 9…read morefamily and friends. Chef Kelly was very professional. We chose her because her website was transparent, and also she was the only caterer that responded in a timely fashion. Literally 30 seconds after I hit "send" on my inquiry I received a phone call from Chef Kelly. She was very collaborative and down to earth. She made suggestions for the menu and quantity of food. She sent over a quote super quickly as soon as we settled on the details. She was very easy to reach via text. No waiting for days for a cater to respond and provide a quote! On the day of the dinner party, she arrived on time and started cooking. We had 8 adults and a 5yo. My son really liked Kelly. She let him help make a small cheese pizza for himself and didn't mind that he was in the kitchen asking her questions from time to time. The adults had lemongrass shrimp skewers, green tea salmon, roasted chicken, plus vegetables and rice. Dessert was a fruit plate (at our request to accommodate some of the guest's dietary restrictions). I thought the fruit plate would be boring but we were wrong. It was actually quite beautiful and delicious. She managed to find the sweetest mangoes that everyone clamored for. I forgot to take photos of all the food. The second event was a kids birthday party. We had the food delivered for this one. The food arrived on time and all we had to do was reheat some of it in the oven. We had an extra large charcuterie box, a box of tea sandwiches, and garlic noodles. We chose the menu to cater to a kindergartner's taste, but the adult guests seemed to love the food as well. I got multiple compliments about the charcuterie box. The Nutella and strawberry tea sandwiches went quickest. My favorite was the truffled egg sandwich. We also had ham and chicken. The noodles were also delicious and very filling. Overall, we would hire her again!

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.

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.