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!

Amazing Meatloaf. 10/10 would definitely recommend. I've been told her fish is out of this world as…read morewell.

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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!

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 can't thank Kevin, Sabrina, and The Guarden enough for making our wedding so unforgettable!…read more Right from the start, Sabrina listened to every idea, question, and dream I had for our wedding. She understood my vision, but what really set her apart was how she took it even further than I ever imagined. I trusted her instincts, and she created stunning floral centerpieces, tablescapes, and a beautiful atmosphere. Kevin put the same care, creativity, and professionalism into the menu. He blended our favorite cuisines into a meal that felt personal and unique, better than any upscale restaurant. The personal-chef service made it even more special. Every detail, from the presentation to the flavors, felt thoughtful and luxurious. Each course showed who we are, and our guests still talk about how amazing the food and experience were. The Guarden gave us more than just flowers, food, and décor. They created an atmosphere and a feeling I could never have made on my own. Kevin and Sabrina truly put their hearts into everything, and it shows in the care and professionalism they bring to their work. We'll always cherish these memories and can't recommend The Guarden enough. We're so grateful they were part of such an important moment in our lives. Thank you!

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.

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!!!

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!

Our wedding food was 10000/10. Chef Jonas worked with us to build the best local-ish menu that…read moresuited exactly what we wanted. Poke during cocktail hour, boneless kalbi that beats most Kbbq restaurants, and amazing friendly service at a reasonable price. We were tired of eating the same food at every wedding and this knocked it out of the pack. Couldn't recommend island fusion catering AND their bartending service any more strongly to anyone planning a wedding in o`ahu. We and our friends are BIG foodies and everyone agreed this was the best wedding food we'd ever had.

Attended a wedding being catered by IFC. Presentation of pupus & buffet was beautiful. Employees…read morewere very friendly, especially Nicole! They did a great job of walking around and picking up trash as the party went on. Laulau was huge, could've used more taste and I'd suggest unwrapping from the ti leaf before serving in the buffet. Everyone was trying to find a spot yo place the ti leaves at the table. Plentiful portions.

One of my best friends had always wanted to go to Italy- I…read morecouldn't afford to take her to Italy, but I could let her enjoy an authentic Italian dinner here in Hawaii- I had contacted several Italian restaurants, and they either could not accommodate us, or didn't offer the atmosphere and quality I was looking for. I found Conny and sent her a message. She was super accommodating, visited my house to see if my kitchen/dining area would work for her. She sent me a menu and walked me thru the process- was very helpful with decorating ideas and set up. The day of, she showed up at my house with all of her supplies. The house smelled amazing. The food was so fresh and beautifully prepared and served. I can't say enough about how fantastic the night turned out. Two thumbs WAAY way up!! Thank you so much Conny

Conny is the best and most accommodating teacher and chef! She makes it all easy by breaking it…read moredown into steps explaining the why, all the way through. She made our "evening in Italy" a party to remember. Delicious, we ate until we couldn't eat anymore but with her cooking, you still want more even though you are full! Thankfully, we got to bring some home to munch on once our stomachs could accommodate more. Thank you Conny we couldn't have asked for a better lesson or meal. We'll be back for more very soon!

Chef David Paul is truly exceptional! His food is always beautifully presented, delicious, and…read moreprepared with so much care and creativity. We've had the pleasure of enjoying his cooking at several events, and every experience has been wonderful. Chef David is not only incredibly talented but also professional, personable, and passionate about what he does. His food makes every gathering feel extra special. We're so happy to have him bringing his culinary talents to Oahu! Highly recommend Chef David Paul for anyone looking for an unforgettable private dining or catering experience. Wishing him great success on Oahu!

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