We had an amazing time learning to make the best and freshest poke! Kalen and Sorrel are warm and…read morewelcoming and the view during the class is spectacular. I highly recommend this class and location.

From the owner: These cooking classes are such a highlight for everyone. Learning made fun & delicious! read more

My wife had been wanting to make her own chocolate bar for years and I was primarily interested in…read morethe process every time we come to Kauai. Well, we finally pulled the trigger on it and did the experience...and it was well worth it. Lance, the owner and instructor was fantastic. With only 8 spots available, you have to book this as soon as it is available. The shop is only 300 sq. Ft. So any more people would be too much and the set up was perfect. It is amazing this small space produces the chocolate! The overall lesson is great because he takes you from bean to chocolate. This is not tree to chocolate because he doesn't have the trees nor does he have the pods and that part of the collection process (however, Lance, if you or your wife are reading this, it might be a great future endeavor to have an option to work with one of your partners and add on the collection tour before!). While he doesn't have the collection process, Lance does an excellent job speaking to the process once beans are collected. From there, the chocolate making and tasting process is thoroughly explained and you are part of it. Finally, making your chocolate is a lot of fun and there are roughly 30 ingredients you can use for your 2 bars. I personally made: an Indian spice flavor chocolate for half a bar, coconut sea salt for second half, matcha coconut sea salt for 3rd half, and coffee bean sea salt for last). Bring your creativity! Thank you Lance for this fantastic experience.

Very informative, great chocolate. My grandson and I had a fun time learning and making our own…read morechocolate bars.

A cooking class was the perfect addition to our trip to Kaua'i! Our family had a great time doing…read morethe Corner Store Cooking Class. We learned to make Spam Musubi, Somen Salad, Ahi Poke, and Butter Mochi. As 4 beginner cooks, we were a bit apprehensive, but Aletha was the perfect hostess, guiding us to prepare dishes that we can confidently make on our own. This is a great hands on experience to immerse yourself in Hawaii's incredible culture and traditions!

We signed up for this to learn more about Kauai cuisine and culture. It was fantastic- we were able…read moreto make together in the group ahi poke, musubi, a Japanese-inspired salad, and butter mochi. Along the way we learned about the adaption of cuisines to the Kauai modification, the salt unique to Kauai and the culture around it, and the various other entrepreneurial ventures around the island. And of course had a wonderful and plentiful lunch with musubi and mochi to take away. It was a great experience and highly recommended.

We hired Chef Allen for my father's 70th birthday celebration in Kauai, and it was truly the…read morehighlight of our trip. From the very beginning, Chef Allen was incredibly communicative and went above and beyond to craft a menu that perfectly suited our family. The food was phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--but what made the night extra special was Allen himself. He is a joy to be around and fit in so naturally with our family that it felt like having a friend in the kitchen. My dad even told us afterwards that the evening was a 'core memory' for him. If you are looking for a private chef who brings both world-class talent and wonderful energy into your home, I cannot recommend Conscious Cooks enough!

Chef Allen prepared the most delicious dinner for our family on our recent trip to Kauai…read more Everything was spectacular. He was very respectful of the property we rented, including wearing gloves for sanitizing, and cleaning up after himself, including running the dishwasher at the end. While cooking, he shared many beautiful stories about the island and his adventures, was able to provide recommendations, and is very knowledgeable about Kauai. The evening was more than just great food, but true entertainment as well which we really enjoyed. Our toddler really enjoyed interacting with him as well. We customized our menu in advance and everything came out perfect! Surf and turf, seafood paella, shrimp spring rolls, bruschetta, salad, and amazing assortment of desserts. I loved that absolutely everything was locally grown, and bought from local stores. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Allen was very efficient and a true joy to have in our rented condo for our family vacation. We will absolutely hire Allen again next time we are on the island. Mahalo!

Tasting Kauai food tours are always the highlight of our visits to Kauai. Susan is a delightful…read moreguide, bringing her island style, friendly and inspiring perspectives, and excellent storytelling to each stop. She is also extremely accommodating to all the guests. The food is always incredible - excellent dishes at wonderful eateries supporting local, family-owned businesses. Portions are generous and the food is top quality! Susan offers great recommendations for other eateries and local activities that are worth the price of admission alone! We highly recommend Tasting Kauai - all of the tours are fantastic and well worth the reasonable cost.

ZERO stars to this company!!! We (4) signed up and prepaid, was at the meeting place as requested…read more12:45 in Kapa'a. Stayed there for over 45", hubs called and texted at least 4-5 times. No call back, no text back. What a sham, no customer service, call back your damn customers. I'm sure we'll never see a refund nor explanation!! Bye bye $500 bucks. Reporting you to the BBB and TripAdvisor!!! What a rip off, do not book with these clowns!!!!! Oh, and there was "no refunds" stated on our vouchers!

I was blessed to live with Kelsey at Hale Pule, and was instantly healed and rejuvenated from the…read morefood she cooked for our yoga training. I observed her calm demeanor as she prepared each meal with a open heart and love. If you are desiring to taste your heart then I would recommend Island Veda to transform your wellbeing. Kelsey has a deep understanding of Ayurveda, through this knowledge she understands how to create balanced meals that leave your body wholesome and vibrant. You will be left full and satisfied with a deeper understanding of what it actually means to relate to food as medicine.

From the owner: Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, Postpartum Care, Bodywork, Ayurvedic Oil Treatments, Ayurvedic Cooking,…read moreCooking Classes, Personal Chef, Local Food, Organic Food, Vegetarian Food, Ayurveda, Yoga, Private Yoga Classes, Meditation Classes, Ayurvedic Healing

While visiting Kauai, we decided to learn about the Hawaiian cuisine. We found Yumi and we were so…read morepleased. Her food is layered in flavor and she was so knowledgeable about the local products, that with her Japanese upbringing made for a fabulous dinner. We highly recommend her if you are visiting Kauai and are looking for a private catered dinner, a cooking class or even a large event. Yumi is your gal! What a treat!

Yumi catered a dinner for our group here on Oahu for UH graduation. She arrived, prepped and…read morecleaned up with efficiency and ease. But most importantly, the food was delicious!! While she was preparing, the aromas were amazing. The smells did not disappoint. The food was well seasoned and well prepared. Truly yummy!! Highly recommend!!

We had such an amazing time with Chef Michael and his sous chef, Brenda! Every course was amazing…read moreand I loved the conversation! Great stories of their time on the island! The poke ahi tuna app was my favorite! My husband loved the snapper fish in parchment and both children loved the dessert- coconut macadamia nut pie and bread pudding with homemade ice cream! Highly recommend- better than going out!

Exceptional meal - truly the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend. Thank you, Michael!read more