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!

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.

Leora is a fabulous chef. She cooked a delicious 5 star dinner for us so we could relax and enjoy…read moreour time with friends. I highly recommend her.

Chef Leora cooked for me and my group of 12 friends to celebrate a birthday dinner. She was a great…read morecommunicator. She provided a delicious menu in advance which she executed beautifully. She was timely and efficient. She was a pleasure to work with and the food was excellent. I would happily hire her again.

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!!!

Catered food from Chef Danny for a party of 8. This was for an office party…read more Danny responded immediately and gave options for a menu that included an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert. He made accommodations for food allergies and entrees. He delivered the food to us on time. The food was excellent! This was better than going to a restaurant. Everything was so fresh and was full of flavor. Portions were great and very filling. Best ceviche and kale salad I've ever had. Sorry, we forgot to take pictures. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Every dish was phenomenal. From presentation to the last bite. Danny did a fantastic job.read more

It was very good. I think the reviews are a tad inflated. Try it for yourself. Definitely 4 star…read morebut 5 is a stretch.

We were celebrating my father-in-law's 70th birthday and wanted to have a nice dinner made with…read morelocal ingredients. We were not disappointed. The food was incredible!! It was plated nicely and ready to serve. All dishes were very flavorful. Yantini was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, helpful, and delivered the food on time to our home in beautiful ceramic dishes. Thank you so much for making this special birthday sooo amazing. We would definitely recommend Yantini and look forward to ordering from her again.

Brilliant chef, amazing food. Our group hired Chef Leo for Mother's Day dinner, and he impressed…read moreabsolutely all of us. (Also, shoutout to his sous chef - she was just as efficient, attentive, and super nice as Leo). Leo arrived a few hours prior to dinner, brought everything he needed to the house, and made a superb multi-course meal. He was all about making sure we were well-fed with food at its optimal temperature and texture the whole way through. Flavors were bold and harmonious, textures were perfect, and the pairings were excellent. At the end of the meal, Leo and his sous chef cleaned up perfectly, too. If you're considering hiring a private chef in Hawai'i, do yourself and your guests a favor - hire Chef Leo and his team!! You won't be disappointed!

We couldn't give higher praise to Chef Leo and his team. He spent so much time in advance to put…read moretogether the perfect menu for our wedding reception with 9-10 dishes. Every single item was a hit! He went above and beyond to help us find tables and chairs for our reception and ceremony as well. His team was exceedingly professional before, during and after the dinner and really attentive to our guests throughout the evening. They efficiently set up, served and cleaned up including providing us all the great left over food. He was also so flexible as we had to make some adjustments throughout the entire process. Couldn't recommend him more!