The Guarden

Our first private-chef dinner and Kevin and Sabrina were fantastic. Special surprise birthday dinner for someone special and we were so pleased with everything they did. They accommodated our only available date, took care of menu recommendations, setup the table decor, furnished all plates, glasses, and silverware, did all of the food prep on premises, plated and served with Chef Kevin providing a detailed intro for each dish, and cleaned everything up afterward as well. The food was outstanding and portions were quite generous for the types of dishes that we selected. The ingredients were very high quality and they offer many options for number of appetizers, mains, and dessert, plus add-ons and luxury upgrades. This was an outstanding high end meal served at the venue of your choice. Highly recommend The Guarden!

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.

I first heard of "The Guarden" during the COVID pandemic. The concept of a private chef coming to your home to prepare an exquisite dinner sounded very intriguing. My bestie had pre-booked this dinner experience for us months ahead to ensure that date was available. Kevin and Sabrina are amazing. Both very professional yet humble and easy to talk to. They have traveled to over 35 different counties to gain inspiration for their menu. We had ordered a 6 course dinner meal and added on an oyster appetizer and table set up with candles and flowers. Sabrina set up the table in about 15 mins and it turned out beautifully for the birthday girl. You have the option of choosing the linen color, table runner, and napkins to customize to the theme of the event. Although the portions were on the smaller end you could definitely taste the quality of the food. Food taste was 10/10! I really appreciated that a lot of the greens were either locally grown in their garden or brought in from local farms. I'm already thinking of the next special event to book them for! Don't wait too long because there weekends are filled for the next 2 months!

If you are looking for an incredibly special evening filled with the most amazing food- call The Guarden!First class all the way.Their schedule fills up quickly, so look at your calendar for this year and plan ahead for a very unique and memorable night. Don't freak out over the prices!!! If you were to go out to a nice steakhouse and also drink your fill of drinks, your per person amount would be much higher than their prices. You choose your location and can be your own bar so you can just sit back and let them do their cooking magic!Don't think you need to find a fancy place to have this dinner. They can make ANY space feel very very special! they bring everything, including the table to make the event top notch!From the first contact, you are treated wonderfully. You help in deciding the menu theme for your dinner and they do the rest.The food is just amazing. It is food that I personally would never would have had the opportunity to try.I have enjoyed two of their dinners and both were great!Would highly recommend!!

A MUST TRY EXPERIENCE! They come to where you'd like, and they make it an experience! The food is 100/10 in flavor and presentation! All I can say is, tell them what you want and you won't be disappointed! The fish dishes are superb - the intermezzo is something they should sell because let me tell you it is AMAZING. Custom it to what you want and like ie seafood, meat; add on extras like crab or lobster. Seriously everything is better than you can imagine. They come they set up, they clean up. They are better than going out!You can book them through Instagram but you gotta be fast because they are fast to fill up! Go try!

We hired Guarden for our daughter's small wedding (21 guests). The food was sublime. Kevin worked with the groom to design a menu that focused on locally sourced organic seafood and produce. We had some sophisticated gourmands from NYC and Jackson Hole, WY, who were delighted and impressed by the dinner. Truly world class cuisine, Hawaiian style, in the comfort of your home.

Chef Kevin and Sabrina were amazing! We had them create our 20th wedding celebration dinner for our closest loved ones. They made a custom menu just for us, decorated beautifully and interacted with us through the evening. Not only was the meal amazing but the whole atmosphere throughout the evening was more than I could have planned or anticipated. This personalized chef meal was the highlight of our trip to Oahu, Hawaii. Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable and special!

Celebrated our friend's birthday and our experience was AMAZING! I honestly loooooved every dish. You have to contact them to reserve a date, with location details, and also choosing how many courses you would want and what dishes you would like to see.Not only the food was amazing, but decor was gorgeous! I would love to do this again!

Best dining experience done at home by Chefs Kevin and Sabrina. Both so friendly and knowledgeable

Chef Kevin is incredible! Delicious food with fresh, local ingredients and excellent service.