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!

Longer overdue review, but we had a wonderful experience working with Destination Events Hawaii for…read moreour wedding in September. Jen was extremely accommodating, responsive, and easy to work with. The food was incredible, all of our guests raved about the food with many guests saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had, especially the kale salad. Everything went smoothly on our special day thanks to their hard work and expertise. We're so grateful for their role in making our day so special and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

I recently collaborated with Destination Events Hawaii for a wedding at Waimea Plantation Cottages…read moreand they were fabulous to work with from concept to creation. Jen accommodated the Bride and Groom regardless of their request, everyone raved about the food, and the staff on site was amazing. Organized, professional, and great communicators. The quality of food and service exceeded our expectations. Thank you to everyone on Team DEH! I hope to work with you all again.

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 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.

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

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.

Daniel catered a party for some friends of mine and it was absolutely divine! He came up with a…read moremenu that left even the pickiest of eaters happy. He took care of all of the shopping and by dinner time we were all happy campers!! Check out his Facebook page, Born in the kitchen, for contact information.

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!!!

Yoshi and team were the best. We had a dinner at our rental for my husband's 50th birthday and the…read moredinner was more than expected. Thank you for a memorable meal.

In our whole lives we've never had such amazing sushi, coconut shrimp, macaroni potato salad. The…read morehi was so fresh it was almost still moving! Highly recommend.