Signature $150–$225 · Stay Chef from $950/day · Date Night from $550
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Published prices, honored
The written quote is the confirmed total
20% service + GET up to 4.7120% on their own lines
No fake reviews — ever
HAWAIʻI ISLAND CAPABILITIES
What we cook on the Big Island
From oceanfront estate dinners along the Kohala Coast to private compound stays in Kūkiʻo and Hualālai. All dinner pricing includes chef on-site cooking, fresh grocery shopping, and complete kitchen cleanup.
Estate Dining
Kona & Kohala Coast Estate Dinners
Bespoke multi-course fine dining inside your oceanfront villa along the Kohala gold coast.
Villa Residency
Gated Community Residency
Hualālai, Kūkiʻo, Mauna Kea, and Kohanaiki private estates. Turnkey daily breakfasts, lunches, and sunset dinners.
Outdoor Dining
Kona Sunset Lanai Live-Flame BBQ
Live-flame grill station: grilled Kawaihae day-boat catch, glazed Parker Ranch ribs, and tropical farm sides.
Bespoke Wedding
Big Island Oceanfront Weddings
Full-service catering for private oceanfront estates and venues under resort food & beverage minimums.
Production Catering
Mauna Kea Film & Expedition Basecamp
Turnkey mobile catering for production crews, astronomy teams, and commercial media shoots.
Two Guests
Stargazing Date Night on the Lava
Private chef dedicated to an intimate candlelit dinner on your lava-rock terrace under the Big Island night sky.
Communal Style
Hāmākua Coast Harvest Feasts
Communal wooden boards featuring fresh local harvest, aliʻi mushrooms, braised meats, and island greens.
Multi-Day Stay
Extended Multi-Day Vacation Chef
Complete culinary coverage for family gatherings and retreats across Kona, Waikoloa, and Waimea.
TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTING
Example Big Island event packages
Representative event formats we coordinate across Kona and Kohala with estimated all-inclusive pricing breakdown.
Example Package · Signature Fine Dining
8 Guests
Kūkiʻo Estate Plated Oceanview Dinner
A 4-course sunset dinner in a private gated Kūkiʻo estate overlooking the Kohala Coast.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Private Chef on-site for 4.5 hours with full table service
- ✓ Course 1: Fresh Kawaihae day-boat ahi sashimi with white truffle ponzu
- ✓ Course 2: Hāmākua aliʻi mushroom tart with microgreens & herb oil
- ✓ Course 3: Seared island beef tenderloin or local wild onaga
- ✓ Course 4: Big Island chocolate lava cake with Kona coffee anglaise
- ✓ Pristine kitchen restoration and complete post-dinner cleaning
Estimated Investment
$1,800 estimated
Includes food, chef fee, 20% service, and 4.7120% Hawaiʻi County GET. Gratuity voluntary.
Example Package · Lanai Live-Flame Feast
16 Guests
Mauna Lani Lanai Sunset BBQ
An outdoor chef-attended grill evening on a resort residence lānai for family & friends.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Lead Chef attended grill station plus 1 service associate
- ✓ Grilled catch of the day with charred lime and herb butter
- ✓ Kalbi-marinated island beef skewers & glazed pork ribs
- ✓ Waimea roasted sweet corn & island greens with lilikoʻi dressing
- ✓ Complete table clearing and dishwashing service
Estimated Investment
$2,650 estimated
Includes chef, server, all food, 20% service, and tax. Zero unexpected additions.
Example Package · Stay Chef Multi-Day
6 Guests (4 Days)
Kohala Coast 4-Day Villa Residency
Full private chef coverage for an extended multi-day luxury stay on the Kohala Coast.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Dedicated private chef stationed in your estate kitchen every day
- ✓ Daily morning tropical breakfasts, poolside lunch, and coursed evening dinner
- ✓ Direct sourcing runs to Waimea farmers markets and local butcheries
- ✓ Bespoke menus matching all dietary preferences (keto, vegan, pescatarian)
- ✓ Pantry stocking, snack setups, and continuous kitchen cleanliness
Estimated Investment
$4,250 chef fee + groceries at cost
Chef fee $950/day (4 days) + 20% service + GET. Groceries billed with original receipts.
Example Package · Communal Celebration
28 Guests
Waikoloa Family Reunion Gathering
An abundant buffet and passed canapé celebration for a multi-generational family reunion.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Lead Chef plus 2 service associates for 4 hours
- ✓ Passed welcome pūpū: poke cones & grilled chicken satay
- ✓ Buffet feast: roasted island pork, grilled mahimahi, coconut rice, and seasonal vegetables
- ✓ Dessert table: Hawaiian fruit pavlova & warm bread pudding
- ✓ Tableware clearing, bar glassware support, and kitchen sanitization
Estimated Investment
$4,350 estimated
Includes all chef labor, service staffing, groceries, 20% service, and county tax.
The corridor.
WEST — KONA–KOHALA · BASE ZONE
EAST — ITS OWN WRITTEN QUOTE
19.68° N — WAIMEA / KAMUELA
60–75 MIN · QUOTED
19.62° N — VOLCANO
2 HR 20 MIN+ · QUOTED
19.72° N — HILO
2 HR 30 MIN – 3 HR · QUOTED
Hualālai, Kukio, Kohanaiki: access comes through your host or concierge. We come with the referral and commercial vendor permits.
LOCAL PROVENANCE
Volcanic soil, open ocean
We partner directly with Big Island farms, day-boat fishermen, and historic cattle ranches.
Day-Boat Fresh Catch
Kawaihae & Honokōhau Day-Boat Landings
Deep Ocean Pacific Catch
Ahi, mahimahi, ono, and deep-water onaga hooked by licensed local fishermen on day-boats out of Kawaihae and Honokōhau harbors. Sourced fresh the morning of service.
100% Pasture-Raised Beef
Parker Ranch & Island Cattle Co.
High-Country Grass-Fed Beef
Raised on the volcanic foothills of Mauna Kea. Free-roaming pasture-raised cattle produce exceptionally tender, rich, and ethical Hawaiian beef.
Rainforest Organics
Hāmākua Heritage Farm
Specialty Volcano Mushrooms & Produce
Cultivated in the misty rainforests of the Hāmākua Coast. Premium aliʻi, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, alongside fresh local ginger and sweet heart of palm.
Volcanic Single-Estate
Kona Coffee Belt Roasters & Big Island Bees
Single-Estate Roasts & Organic Honey
Single-origin Arabica coffee grown in volcanic shade at 2,000 feet, paired with certified organic lehua and macadamia nut blossom honey from Captain Cook.
Resident Culinary Team
Big Island culinary leadership
Our chefs and service leads live on Hawaiʻi Island, know the microclimates between Kona and Waimea, and manage gated community security logistics seamlessly.
Hawaiʻi Island Culinary Brigade
Vetted Big Island Private Chefs
Experienced resident private chefs specializing in Kohala Coast luxury compound dining, open-fire live grilling, and local ranch-to-table cuisine from Waimea to Kona.
Big Island Logistics & Gated Access Desk
Estate Clearance & Inter-District Coordination
Coordinates gated community access protocols (Kūkiʻo, Hualālai, Kohanaiki, Mauna Lani), vendor insurance certificates, and inter-district travel schedules across both coasts.
The rate card.
ENTRY — UNDER SIGNATURE
FROM $110/GUEST
SIGNATURE — THE VILLA DINNER
$150–$225/GUEST
PREMIUM
$190–$275/GUEST
CHEF'S TABLE
$275–$400+/GUEST
DATE NIGHT
FROM $550
STAY CHEF
FROM $950/DAY
WEDDING WEEK
FROM $150/GUEST + STAFFING
PACKAGED BAR CART
FROM $725/4HR
SERVER
$55/HR
SOUS CHEF
$75/HR
STAFFING FLOOR
4-HR MINIMUM
TRAVEL OUTSIDE KONA–KOHALA
FROM $75
EAST SIDE — HILO · VOLCANO · WAIMEA
QUOTED
Groceries inside the per-guest band. Receipts on request. 20% service and Hawaiʻi GET up to 4.7120% always on their own lines.
4,028 square miles.
Kona to Hilo is 2.5–3 hours over the Saddle. East-side service — Hilo, Volcano, Waimea — is its own written quote, never implied. We would rather tell you that here than surprise you in one.
WHALE SEASON
DEC → APR
IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
OCT
MERRIE MONARCH
SPRING · HILO
WEDDINGS
The wedding week, under the resort minimums.
From $150 a guest + staffing. Resort F&B minimums run $7,500–$15,000 per event with 23–25% service charges. Our service charge is 20%, on its own line.
How it works.
- 01 Six steps, two minutes.
- 02 Written quote — the confirmed total.
- 03 50% deposit locks the date.
- 04 We cook. We clean. We go.
BIG ISLAND LOGISTICS
Frequently asked questions
Signature villa dinners run $150–$225 a guest with groceries inside the band; the Entry tier under Signature starts from $110. Date Night starts from $550. Stay Chef runs from $950 a day plus groceries at cost with receipts. The written quote is the confirmed total.
Yes — access comes through your host or concierge reservation. We handle commercial vendor registration, vehicle gate passes, and required Certificate of Insurance (COI) filings directly with security.
Yes — quoted in writing, never implied. Kona to Hilo is 2.5–3 hours over the Saddle, so east-side service carries transit logistics ($85–$120 travel line). The food and chef rates are identical island-wide.
On all single-event dinner formats (Signature, Family-Style, BBQ, Chef’s Table), all groceries are 100% included in the quoted rate. On multi-day Stay Chef bookings, groceries are billed at cost with original receipts provided.
Every written quote includes a separate 20% service charge (operations, equipment, insurance) and Hawaiʻi County General Excise Tax (4.7120%). Gratuity is completely voluntary.
QUOTE — SIX STEPS, TWO MINUTES
Get a written quote
We quote east-side service in writing because the island is big and permits are per-island. That is the whole reason.
The fee stack, itemized
- 20% service charge, always on its own line
- Hawaiʻi GET up to 4.7120%, on its own line (valid through 12/31/2030)
- 50% deposit locks the date — only after you have seen the numbers
- Gratuity is always voluntary
- Stay Chef groceries at cost with merchant receipts (zero retail markup)