Mouthwatering Personal Chefs in Honolulu

Memoirs

★★★★★ 4.8 (89)

"We attended a wedding where Memoirs was the head catering company with bar service. Overall taste and quality of the food and drinks - 5 stars. Menu - 5 stars taste and presentation Appetizers Scallops with ponzu sauceAhi truffle poke comes with rice and wasabi butter Crispy pork belly with pineapple and mintMain coursesSteamed opakapaka with truffle soy and choy sumGrilled Kualoha grass fed beefRoasted chicken Keawe styleOrganic salad Pumpkin, ulu breadfruit fries Full bar service!The food and drinks made the evening special. The wait help needed a little more training but staff was eager to please. Overall they are worthy of a 5 star rating. Check them out if you will be catering a wedding or other event."

Magic Chef Hawaii

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"What an experience! Starting with the customer service. Chef Ethan is very much a people's person. Made me feel right at home, including me on what he was making and his detailed oriented skills on what to look for while crafting the food items. You can tell he's passionate through his curated menu. Each dish is crafted with an innovative touch that highlighted Chef Ethan and his profound expertise of culinary area. The seamless service and attentive staff further elevated the dining experience, ensuring that every guest felt truly pampered. Without a doubt, this solidified the chef's well-deserved reputation as a pioneer in the industry. Thank you again for what your doing! Definitely will recommend to other friends and family!"

Chef DeVante Experience

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"First time getting a private chef and I would do it all over again.DeVante made sure to keep in contact before the day and the day of. Showed up on time and did a phenomenal job. The food was was 5 out 5, everything on that plate was well worth it."

Conny your Italian Chef

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"WOW! That is all I can say! My husband and I wanted something special for our trip to Hawaii a few years ago and we came across Conny-and she delivered! We have now been blessed by her cooking twice and both times we were blown away by the quality and love she pours into her cooking! Our first time was a gorgeous 3 course meal that was so fresh and delicious! This last trip we opted for pizza which was completely from scratch and she was happy to walk me through the whole process and let me tell you-best pizza I have had in my life. My husband is still raving about it! We will use her every time we visit the island! You will never meet a kinder soul or a better Italian chef than this woman here. Highly recommend if you want a unique, personal experience for either an intimate gathering or a group of friends."

That Girl Cooks

★★★★★ 5 (50)

"AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!I am a first timer when it comes to hiring a private chef. I honestly didn't know where to start looking or how much this service cost. I decided to reach out to my YELP community and I am SO glad I did and I am so very glad I found Angela. I hosted a small dinner party with just 12 of my closest friends. I just wanted us to share in a fun evening and not worry about potluck-ing, grilling, cleaning etc. I just wanted everyone to relax. From my first phone call to Angela I knew she was the one! She is the most down to earth, loving, giving, professional, passionate person and you just feel that from her right from the start. Over the first few days we ironed out the menu. YOU have complete control over what you want. She is just amazing at customizing the menu to your taste buds while giving you other choices as well.Once the menu was set and my price given to me, I was 100% happy. She includes everything. You do not have to worry about anything! Literally from salt and pepper, to platters to foil to everything... she does it all!!!Her team arrived first to get the layout of the kitchen and to determine what we had and what they needed. I was in the kitchen cutting lemons and limes and other little things for the drinks and they just shooed me out! they said we got this for you! They were so sweet and cut all my drink items and made it way more beautiful than I ever could have done. Loved that, thank you!Angela arrived and the magic began to happen! OH MAN.. the smells from that kitchen.. amazing. They just took control and she didn't even ask me one question. She was a complete pro and I just relaxed and enjoyed the time with my friends.Appetizers, meal and desserts all came out at the designated times and the food... oh man... the food was delicious. This group of friends are definitely "foodies" and they all loved every bite of every item. Simple the best!Then... she cleaned up!! What???? loved that! Dishes, glasses, take out containers.. you name it-she took care of it all. If you have any doubts about the food quality, don't! She is top notch.If you have any doubts that it is expensive to hire a private chef, don't! The cost to do this, per person, is less than if you were going to go to a steakhouse and have a simple steak dinner with a drink!If you have any doubts that your friends/family won't be impressed, don't! This will blow their minds. Such a unique and special experience. I am 100% hooked on Angela and I am so looking forward to using her time and time again! PS.. we were enjoying ourselves SO MUCH, I forgot to take photos. These are from the ones her and her team took that night on her Instagram @thatgirlcooks"

On The Fly Private Chefs

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Went to a dinner at a relative's house and they had hired a set of private chefs called "On The Fly". When asked why "On The Fly", they said that they will create dishes on the fly as requested.They come to your home and will cook Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner cooked to order or they will plan a menu according to your tastes and budget.On the menu tonight:Small Bites, Steak Carpaccio Sushi with Onion Comfit and Balsamic Reduction.Starter:Nalo Farms Lychee Mixed Green Salad with a Passion Fruit Vinaigrette.Entrees:"Chinatown" Steamed Snapper with Asian Chimichuri with a Ginger Garlic Infused Oil.Macadamia Nut Encrusted Catch with a Coconut Beurre BlancTenderloin Sliced Accompanied wit a Red Wine Natural Demi-Glace.Sides:Myer Lemon RisottoSaffron RiceForbidden RiceAssorted Summer Vegetable PlatterDessertBrûlée Apple Banana Fosters Ala ModeEverything was excellent. Better than Caterers since they cook the food fresh in your kitchen."

Silva Events Hawaii

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Cheeeehoooo!!! Luis Silva & his team are ROCKING!! Not only is the food high quality, fresh & satisfies any palette, he & his crew are so organized & professional! Coordinating any event can be chaos (trust me; I've done my fair share!) & there's nothing like knowing the crew you hire is ADAPTABLE to the "unexpected:" like special dietary requirements or an additional 50 event crashers Luis & his team hosted a huge private event & provided bar service, appetizers, hosts & servers, plus a full buffet spread (from scratch taco & enchilada set up). Loved the chimichurri kebabs & the green salsa was on point! Absolutely: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SILVA EVENTS for your event coordination, private chef & other special needs, especially on the North Shore of O'ahu. These guys will take fantastic care of you; it's the owner's top priority. Keep on rocking that Aloha spirit guys! Sorry; I ate all the food before I could take pictures"

The Guarden

★★★★★ 5 (40)

"What can I say except the whole experience was just fantastic. From booking, crafting the menu, and then eating said menu, the whole experience was pretty stress free. My friend and I wanted to have a special birthday dinner for our hubs, so we scheduled them on a Sunday night. We provided one main dish which they then crafted a wonderful, balanced menu to complement. They are arrived on time with everything they needed and even though we didn't ask for any special decorations, the simple place settings were a lovely addition and really elevated the whole experience. Dinner started with an arancini crab cake (le amuse bouche). Buttery crab rolled into a crispy ball with a hint of yuzu to awaken the palate. Truly a unique dish the entire party enjoyed.First course was my favorite and consisted of Kona kanpachi carpaccio. Oh my sweet little tastebuds danced for joy as this was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Crispy garlic added a fun crunch, but the magical melding of the flavors in the sauce made everything just melt in your mouth.Second course was a ribeye ochazuke with a mushroom risotto that was so rich and flavorful it almost felt like it hugged your tongue and whispered sweet nothings as you chewed. We opted to upgrade the beef to wagyu so it was beautiful and as someone who doesn't eat red meat, I swapped for scallops. The ribeye was hella tender and the scallops were sheer perfection.A brief intermezzo of li hing calamansi sorbet cleansed the palate and signaled to our stomach to get ready for an onslaught of flavors.The main entree was beef Wellington (ahi Wellington for me) with a potato gratin that was a rich foundation. Everything was cooked to perfection on site, and they even provided a bit of background into their home garden which provides for the herbs and veggies used in most of the dishes. Anyone who knows me, knows I love locally sourced foods (I even buy big island beef for my dog's food), so this was a much appreciated addition.Dessert concluded the meal and while I was sad it was over, the sticky toffee pudding with toasted marshmallow ice cream sent me to cloud 9! If you want to make a special memory for any occasion, book them ASAP! You won't regret it. Chef Kevin and his fiancée are so kind and warm, it felt like family cooking for us. Even though they offer sommelier services, as a practicing oenophile, I crafted the pairings for our party and if I say so myself, I killed it. Looking at the pictures from other events, their decorations are classy and tasteful. Next time we will definitely include more courses and perhaps may splurge on a specially crafted cocktail."

Swigs and Grinds

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Heidi is absolutely the greatest! If you want great tasting beautiful food presented super sexy, then Swigs and Grinds, Heidi is the one for you. I've had her host and cater two events including for my mother's 80th birthday. Everyone loved the food and the events. My father thanked her for making my mom, his love, so happy. She's reasonably priced too."

Private Chef North Shore

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"BLEW US AWAY!!! Rented a beach house for 10 ion North Shore. Found John on line. Took a chance. Right from there he was great! Helpful tips about the area and such. Came over and served one of the best meals we had ever had! Tuna and sushi aps from market Fresh fish caught that day. Chicken, beef with chi churri I still dream about! We had him back 3 days later for 40 people!! Even better. Made Hawaiian pork that was CRAZY good! Pro, Nice, Regionally spot on, cleaned up, put away left overs..... A Dream! And no more expensive per person than any nice restaurant. Next trip back we will hire John EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! Get this guy!!!15 stars out of 5"

Hale Aina Caterers

★★★★★ 5 (9)

"We hired Kanani to cook for our family vacation. We had a group of 18 adults and children. He helped us plan menus, shopped and prepared 8-9 course meals every night. Special dietary needs and kid palettes were accomodated and all were satisfied. The meals were all delicious and beautifully presented. His staff served and cleaned up. They really allowed us to enjoy our vacation and take advantage of every moment together. Although he had an emergency one night, he was very professional. He made arrangements for another chef to come cook for us the night he was away and we had no stress and no interruptions. We would highly recommend Hale Aina caterers and would hire them again."

Kalama's Kuisine

★★★★★ 4.8 (29)

"Yum! Grabbed a quick bite from their food truck during Black Friday at Pearlridge mall. The entire menu sounded pretty good, but I settled on the bulgogi bao buns. 3 for $12. Delicious!! It was the perfect amount of food. The kimchee on top was perfect. It wasn't spicy at all so great for anyone to try! I can't wait to try their other offerings, check them out!!"

EAT

★★★★☆ 3.8 (149) • $$

"My lunch pal and I were going somewhere else to dine when the new addition to our group pointed out that the chosen place was closed on Mondays. Quickly, I had to go to Plan B, ...and EAT was it! EAT? My friends texted...they had never heard of the place. I found out about it because I had seen other people checking in. Aha - you think that I'm not paying attention to your check-ins? But I really am! I have so many bookmarks...and the list keeps growing!!Anyway, we had difficulty finding EAT because the location was wrong in Google Maps. I hope I've adjusted the pin correctly by now... I had an idea of where it was since I had taken a real estate class in that building. However, the building had changed its name to Na Lama Kukui. It used to be the Gentry Pacific Design Center. It's located between KMart and City Mill on Nimitz Highway, across from the new Liliha Bakery.There's free parking! There's no air conditioning - but no need because there's good ventilation between the businesses. There are ceiling fans and a nice breeze. Just go up to the counter and order. They'll call your name when the food is ready.Two of my friends got the regular burgers. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the patty was! I got the Soft Shell Crab sandwich - it was boring in comparison to the Surf & Turf Burger!! This is THE winner! When I bit into that TALL creation, I had a hard time going back to my plain crab sandwich. OOH WEE! Who would have thought that hamburger and soft shell crab tastes so GREAT together? Add the toasted bun and special Chili Aioli sauce and you can't let go! WOW!!!After my friends left to do errands, I had returned to get the Pineapple Li Hing flavor Ono Pop - (don't tell them)! It wasn't too sour and it wasn't too sweet. It's super good! I enjoyed biting into the little bits of pineapple pulp - yum!! So refreshing on a hot, summer day!! Awesome!!I want to go back for the Slow Roast Pork sandwich, the Organic Pasta, the Turkey "Cream Cheese" sandwich, and the Mountain Apple Rose Ono Pop (like a popsicle). Let's support Local!!"

Course Hawaii

★★★★★ 5 (30)

"We were looking for someone who would cater our wedding at a secluded beach on Labor day weekend and 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!"

Chef Coco Hawaii

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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

Eat Plants Elevate

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Inna is a master chef, healthful cooking expert and a beautiful person! I've been to at least a half dozen of her cooking events and it was always a highlight and amazing, inspirational, delicious experience. I learned so much from Inna-from new recipes, to cooking techniques to table decoration tips! Highly recommended!"

Kuoha Culinary

★★★★★ 4.9 (103)

"I met Kuoha Culinary some years back when I used him for a UYE to welcome one of our international Yelp friends and former CM. They are steady in their food preparation and the deliverance and presentation is above par.Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the delicious display of his creations but suffice to say, the taste was great, the meats were prepared to perfection and the sauces which accompanied the entrees were very delicious as well.I was a guest at a year end company party and didn't want to hold up the line by taking picturesSo reader! Use your imagination to a nice display of prime rib, sliced for individual service, 14/20 shrimp scampi style, roast chicken with a sweet hoisin sauce, truffle deviled egg appetizer, hamachi carpaccio and much more. If you are ever in need of a caterer, Kuoha is the one to contact!"

Private Dining Hawaii

★★★★★ 4.8 (17)

"Wife and I was looking for a private chef for our wedding reception. She found Chef John through IG initially 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!!!"

By Chef Robee

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We've used Chef Robee in two ways: delivering meals for us at home, and catering events. In both respects she's easy to work with and does extremely high-quality work. Recently we did an evening event for 20 people where she prepared a main course and appetizers that we could eat while standing and socializing. Everything was done perfectly, including our evacuation into the house when it rained, which she handled effortlessly.Robee also does a regular business of delivering meals, and the quality of her cooking is truly exceptional. Trained in the French style, her use of ingredients is imaginative and her selection of meat, fish and produce is great. It's a wonderful luxury to have someone bring great food to your door on occasion."

Hirokase

★★★★★ 5 (10)

"Aloha, We have booked Hiro & Randi twice now. We "hens" love our sushi, and having Hiro & Randi come to our homes, has been a pleasure and convenient. We can relax, BYOB and yak yak cluck cluck away with each other as well as Hiro & Randi. We enjoy sharing our sake with them too, LOL. Hiro prepares approximately a 14+ course sushi service with miso soup, so ono. He explains each fish, where it's from with a variety of preparations, i.e. smokey to special salts, topped with caviar and other fish roes, oh so yummy. Randi is Hiro's right hand gal, she serves, cleans, preps, and has a glass of sake with us too. So fun! You'll love the presentation and taste tremendously. A total happy deal at $150 PP (first time) unfortunately price went up to $200 PP now. Enjoy my pictures! A hui hou!"

Freshoverflesh

★★★★★ 5 (11)

"Freshoverflesh will pleasantly surprised vEgans and non-vegans alike. With fried "chicken" wings and hamburgers, these fast food favorites are perfect for game day, whether that's the Super Bowl or the upcoming season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Banana flower is a massive opportunity found for the vegan meat trend. A blind taste test might even fool non-vegans into mistaking it for the real deal. The buffalo sauce and ranch dressing will satisfy your cravings without leaving you with the heavy feeling. Keep an eye out for an appearance at the Sunday vegan night market off Maunakea. You may even luck out and find desserts and fresh juices as a perfect complement."