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!

ABSOLUTEY DO NOT HIRE FARM TO TABLE KAUAI OR ARCH AND ARBORS! We worked with the owner and chef for…read morea year to plan and execute a small wedding only to have the him turn into the most unhinged and unprofessional person imaginable just 10 days out from the event. Cancelling the event because of his ego, while insulting and harassing us all along the way. *Backstory* We hired farm to table to provide rehearsal and wedding dinner, and all decor for a 25 person wedding in Kauai. The chef also agreed to receive additional wedding items at his house with the agreement that he could keep any items that would be useful to his business once the event ended. Throughout the whole process my fiancé really struggled to get even the most basic communication from this guy. We ended up having to ship most of the stuff elsewhere it was so bad. 2 months before the event we sent a final head count and requested an updated invoice. He ignored not only our initial request, but FIVE REQUESTS for an updated invoice! Fast forward to two weeks before the event (the cut off point for requesting a refund) and all of sudden he starts aggressively harassing us for payment, while he still had not sent us an invoice. He then gives us several different invoices (including a screen shot of a calculator?) all with different amounts none of which appear to be correct, before finally giving us the right one. He demands immediate payment through a cash app. We could only send half of the amount through zelle so we sent the first half of the payment and told him we would send the second half the next day after the limit reset. He demanded that we use another cash app before agreeing to wait. The next day before the reset had occurred he threatened to charge a late fee that was not in the contract. When my fiancé called him to discuss this, he became belligerent and started yelling over her, eventually hanging up and following up with some nasty text messages. We sent the final payment that night despite everything that happened and then he stopped responding to her completely. At this point I take up communication with him as seen in the messages below. The messages attached speak for themselves but the tldr is: I told him that I was disappointed with the way he handled the situation and suggested that he apologize to the bride. He instead trash talks my bride to me and then in a mocking manner demand that she apologize to him. At this point I let him know how that his behavior had become so odd and erratic that we were growing concerned for our safety around him. His response is to immediately cancel the event and threaten to throw our stuff away. He claimed to have bought all the food already (10 whole days out from the event) and said he would not be returning any money. When I asked him to confirm that he was indeed cancelling he began to really spiral out, trash talking me and my fiancé, trying to characterize our business agreement as a personal favor. Saying that every time my fiancé emailed him that he and his partner would trash talk her. I tried making good faith offers to unwind the deal amicably which he mocks while continuing to ramble on about a bunch of made up grievances (including complaining about off menu items which he offered). In the end he took all of our money, and did nothing but torture us for a year with his incompetence. I sent one last text offering to allow him to keep the deposit money to settle out of court, which he mocked, bragged about how good his lawyer is and seemed to indicate that he does this often. In total this man took around $8000 dollars from us and left us scrambling to replan a wedding merely days before it was to take place. He expressed no sympathy, no remorse, and mocked the pain he put us through. Please do not hire this man or any of his related companies.

I flew across the country to Hawaii for my brother's wedding only to discover that this person had…read morecompletely screwed my brother and his wife out of thousands of dollars with zero remorse. His actions have soured memories of what should have been one of the happiest days of their lives and left us scrambling to put together the pieces. If you value whatever event you are scheduling, please learn from our experience and don't place your trust with this person.

Ginger recently catered my 20 person wedding and did an incredible job. We were told by multiple…read moreguests (who are major foodies from San Francisco and New York) that it was by far the best wedding food they'd ever had and easily the best meal they had in Kauai. The food was delicious, the display beautiful, and their service was above and beyond. They left the kitchen cleaner than we left it for them. I totally recommend.

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!

We often have Chef Andrew cook for just the two of us. Whenever we have friends and family visit we…read morealways block out one day for an amazing meal! Great chef and very accommodating with preferences. Looking forward to our next gathering in July!

What an amazing experience! We came to Hawaii for a vacation and decided to have Chef Andrew cook…read moreus a birthday dinner for my son. We worked together to come up with the perfect menu for our event, Chef Andrew was able to accommodate all of our requests. On the day of the dinner Chef Andrew showed up on time and ready to go and put together a phenomenal four course meal for us. Each course seemed better than the last and we loved that the chef told us about each dish as they served them to us. Chef Andrew had a helper that was very attentive and kept our waters and wines full for the whole meal. Appetizer, a pork gyoza to die for, salad of tomatoes and this red pepper sauce that I will remember for years to come was only transcended by the wagyu beef entree with a carrot puree. Desert of mango ice cream was the perfect ending for an amazing meal. And after it was all said and done, they had done all of the dishes and left the kitchen cleaner than how it started! Give Chef Andrew and the Sandy's Supper Club a try and it will truly be a night to remember.

thank you for allowing to attend. This is my first event in KukuI Grove. With Chinese New year…read moreevent it was great success with lots of people. You did an awesome job with promoting and giving a good space. see you on the next event.

Super easy to book and was quick to respond to any questions I had upon booking. Designed her…read moreprints to match the theme perfectly. From the booking to the event they were extremely friendly and professional. Highly recommend!

My family of 6ppl, visiting from Maine, found Emily Bucks while looking for a chef this holiday…read morevacation in Hanalei. They've had trouble in the past finding private chefs matched their budget and food preferences. As travelers to the North Shore, they've become frustrated with the lack of good dining. Theres a few great restaurants, and they often make it hard to get reservations. Other local chefs have quoted them outlandish prices per meal. They reached out to Emily because her website focused on farm to table ingredients, locally sourced, from Kaua'i. My family visits often, not only to escape the cold, but to benefit from the healthy lifestyle available in the islands. WOW! Chef Emily came through in the clutch. She threw down like a boss, whooping up incredible spreads, day after day. Each was unique in flavor, and the best version we'd tasted. Chef Emilies private in home experiences are easy and affordable. Honestly, having her hours a day, in our vacation rental, was less than 6-8ppl at Bar Acuda, with no line. She brings more than food, it's an experience. When traveling to Kaua'i with a small to medium size family, you can't afford not to have an in home chef. Especially when the experience itself was the most memorable part of the trip! Thanks Emily for taking care of my folks and helping to create life long memories.

Emily was 100% awesome!!!!! She was personable, fun and attentive to our culinary needs. Picked…read moreawesome wines. And she has HUGE pride in what she does - quality was everything to her. Homemade rosemary bread, customer Cocktails, outstanding appetizers and main meal - begging her to come back for another dinner before we leave Kauai. Gotta use her. She's the best.

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 chose Kauai Elopements to plan our elopement, and I truly cannot say enough good things about…read moreour experience. They handled everything -- the beach permit, officiant, photographer, and flowers -- and it made our lives so much easier during what could have been a stressful planning process. Communication was excellent from start to finish. They checked in often, answered every question I had, and even offered helpful recommendations on where to eat and things to do while we were on the island, which made the entire trip even more special. Our officiant Primrose was absolutely wonderful -- so warm, welcoming, and genuine. She created a ceremony that felt deeply personal and unforgettable, and we felt completely at ease with her from the moment we met. The flowers weren't exactly what I initially envisioned, but they were still beautiful and honestly ended up complementing my dress better than what I probably would have chosen myself. Sometimes trusting the professionals really pays off. And our photographer -- wow. The photos are absolutely stunning. Rachel gave great direction, made us feel comfortable, and captured moments we will treasure forever. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would choose Kauai Elopements 1,000 percent without hesitation. They helped make one of the most important days of our lives truly perfect.

It has been almost two months since my wife and I got married, and we are overdue for this review!…read moreI really can't express my full gratitude enough, for the wonderful and amazing team; Hailey, Jessica, Meredith, Ainsley, everyone with Kauai Elopements. April, my wife, and I wanted a small and intimate wedding, with minimal stress during planning (as we all strive for, right?). Kauai Elopements absolutely delivered. Their team kept in touch appropriately and periodically, and the system where we could choose vendors from a provided list made it SO easy! Our ceremony was BEYOND loved by our family, friends, and us. Again, I really don't know how to condense all these thoughts into this review haha. I grew up in San Diego, shirtless, shoeless, beach/nature-lover. Naturally, I still felt like I might be met with a little "outsider" vibe. Not true whatsoever. As a matter of fact; during photos after the ceremony (Tunnels Beach), so many people, local or not, passed by wishing us congratulations.. GENUINE congrats with true smiles. My soul was warm. It's warm right now, typing this out. The talkative guy that I am, was very vocal about not just appreciating Kauai as a whole (physically and spiritually) accepting our request to marry there, but that I equally appreciate the opportunity to be able to bring our friends & family and GIVE back our love to the culture's spiritual ancestors and past. I am definitely not a religious man.. BUT I am very spiritual, and I'd like to believe that the Love/Kindness energy that I felt so much could be felt by those around that day. This leads me to bring spotlight to Aokai our officiant, Ikaika our photographer, and Joel our videographer. Holy crap, I can't tell anyone enough how much my heart was pounding during first-look.. no one but I could ultimately control that.. but the guys said every single possible RIGHT thing to say to my ear as I waited. BEST damn support on our big day whew! As I mentioned, I'm not religious; the textbook, typical-religious I often think of leaning toward christianity, catholicism etc. I'm big on spirituality, and energy and symbolic traditions and rituals that have deep MEANING to the individuals involved. Aokai's contribution was a darn A++, spot-on, amazing beyond belief. I'm actually working on preserving our coconut as recommended because it is so dear to me. I'll also never forget (no one will haha) how I accidentally drank from the coconut before I fed it to April lol sorry babe. We will absolutely return for vow renewals in the future. Lastly, the patience of Ikaika and Joel made my day so much better when I began to stress, they assured me that everything is okay, during first-look, as well as after the ceremony when there was a lot of interjecting from my mom about who's next for photos and how to stand. ("Mom stop, let them do their job!!") hahaha. A huge thanks again, and I wish nothing but the very very best for all who helped make our big day a success. With Love, Bry & April Delmendo 11/06/24