Private chef in Honolulu

Book one of our over 100 personal chefs in Honolulu. Turn your next special occasion into an interactive culinary experience at home.

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Hire a private chef in Honolulu

Hawaiian cuisine is a testimony to the archipelago's history and heritage. It mixes Asian influences, fresh seafood from the Northern Pacific, and a wide variety of tropical fruits that give dishes a unique touch of flavor. Let our personal chefs in Honolulu design a personalized menu that reflects the best of what Hawaii has to offer.

Our 68 personal chefs in Honolulu will craft a customized menu for you with no commitment! For just a fraction of what you'd pay for a restaurant reservation, you can have an intimate experience with your family and friends at home. The chef of your choice will serve the food and clean all cooking spaces before they leave.

After you submit your request, our best personal chefs in Honolulu, HI, will send three unique menu proposals for your event. You can modify them to the last detail while chatting with our chefs. Visit their profiles, check their galleries, and find the one that suits your needs!

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How it works

Submit your request

Let us know about your event, including preferred cuisine, date, and budget. No strings attached!

Create your menu

Create your ideal meal: type of cuisine, number of guests, and any dietary restrictions.

Meet our chefs

Get to know our personal chefs in Honolulu, their talents, and what they can do for you.

Book your chef

With the best chef and menu combo, you can finish your booking and mark your calendar!

Live the experience

Send out the invitations and put up your decorations; your private chef experience is here.

Hire a chef

Chat with our private chefs and design your experience

Find your chef

Join over 4,800 guests who have experienced our personal chef services

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4.35 Chef

Guests like you have graded our private chefs in Honolulu with a 4.35.

4.7 Food quality

Private chefs in Honolulu have earned a 4.7 for their menus.

4.6 Presentation

Take photos of your dishes! Dish presentation by our chefs scored 4.6.

4.85 Cleanup

With a focus on tidiness, post-event cleanup by our chefs earned a 4.85.

1,807 menus customized by our chefs in Honolulu

Treat your guests to a private beach dinner in Honolulu with our chef services.

Design your menu

Experience the freedom of creating a menu to fit your taste without any restrictions. Our Honolulu personal chefs can create a unique menu for you and your guests for a fraction of the price of a restaurant bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Find below the most often-asked questions about our private chef services in Honolulu.

Booking a private chef service in Honolulu includes everything from personalizing a sample menu you can customize to a post-meal cleanup of all cooking spaces. Grocery shopping, cooking on-site, and serving at your table are all included with your purchase. Our chefs might prepare a mise en place before arriving to have a seamless cooking experience. Keep in mind that tableware and glassware are not part of the package, and tipping is at your discretion.

The cost of hiring a personal chef in Honolulu can vary due to group size. For groups of 13 guests or more, the average price is 140 USD per person; for groups of 7 to 12 people is 110 USD per guest; for 3 to 6 people groups average rate is 120 USD per person, and for a two-person experience, the price is 149 USD each. Prices may also vary based on season, location, or last-minute bookings.

To hire a personal chef in Honolulu, just choose a date, specify the guest count, and share with us your food preferences, plus a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll get three personalized menus from our private chefs and access to their profiles, reviews, and dish galleries. Once your booking is complete with your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.

If you're looking for a private chef in Honolulu, HI, we have 68 professionals available for your special occasions. Submit your request to connect with our chefs and find the perfect match for the experience you have in mind. The top 3 local chefs available on your chosen date will send you their menu proposals within hours. Before hiring, take a moment to visit their profiles and galleries. Choose the chef who best suits your needs.

No, there isn't a maximum guest count for a private chef experience. However, they are normally hired for intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited cooking and sitting space. While there's no set limit, guest counts usually don't exceed 15 people.

Yes. On the day of your service, the personal chef of your choice will purchase fresh ingredients and cook the menu you crafted in your home. Depending on the complexity of the menu or the compatibility of your kitchenware, your private chef may prepare a mise en place before arriving for a more efficient cooking experience.

Absolutely! We highly recommend you take that chance. Join your chef and learn new cooking tricks directly from an expert, or find new ways to enjoy food by watching their passion and hearing about their journey.

Fresh ingredients are one of the main priorities of professional cooking. Each one of our private chefs in Honolulu is committed to providing you with the same food quality and service standards you'd get at the best restaurants but with the advantage of personalized treatment for a fraction of the price. Hire a private sushi chef in Honolulu to roll the freshest ingredients into a tasty omakase or a BBQ chef to grill the perfect luau pork.

Drinks are not included in your experience by default. However, you can always reach an agreement with your chef to add them as an "extra" in your service.

You're totally free to decide how much to tip your personal chef for their service. On average, based on the tips of 4,866 guests in Honolulu, tips are 14.72% of the total bill.

Key information about private chefs in Honolulu

Here are some details about our private chef service in Honolulu.

Experience counts

Our Honolulu personal chefs have an average age of 38, that's a lot of experience!

Female presence

Women make 41% of our chefs in Honolulu.

Quick response

Just 5 hours to get your first menu proposals.

Established presence

Our first private chef experience in Honolulu was served on 2017-11-09.

Kid-friendly

25% of our personal chef services in Honolulu include kids.

Customer loyalty

One single guest has requested the same chef in Honolulu 11 times.

Steady growth

Requests for private chef services have increased by 29% in the last 12 months.

Multi-lingual services

Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 6 languages.

Back for more

61.9% of our guests hire a private chef in Honolulu for more than one service.

Multiple services

When it comes to multi-service bookings, guests hire a chef for 7 days on average.

Special moments

712 pictures of Honolulu chef services have been uploaded to our site.

Easy booking

On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private chef.

How much does a private chef cost in Honolulu?

The number of guests of your event influences the cost of your private chef experience. On average:

- 13 or more people bookings go for 140 USD
- 7 to 12 people bookings go for 110 USD
- 3 to 6 people bookings go for 120 USD
- 2 people bookings go for 149 USD

In addition to guest count, seasonality can also modify the cost of your chef service in Honolulu. Check the chart above for a detailed view of month-to-month price fluctuation.

How many private chefs are booked in Honolulu each month?

Location and seasonality are significant factors in the number of monthly chef reservations; this makes costs to fluctuate. The table above follows bookings in Honolulu month-to-month.

You can hire a private chef in Honolulu weeks, months, and even years before your special occasion. Any time of year is perfect for the comfort and service one of our chefs brings to your table. Please note that last-minute bookings can come at a higher price.

What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Honolulu?

Our main six types of cuisine in Honolulu are: French, Latin American, Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican // However, the most requested in Honolulu are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus! Let our chefs design a menu just for you!

Our personal chefs personalize menus to meet your dietary needs and offer fresh culinary alternatives for you. Submit your request to experience the unique creations our chefs can create for you.

Our Private Chef in Honolulu

Welcome a personal chef into your kitchen

Experience Honolulu's traditional food scene without leaving your home or rental. Our private chefs blend local practices with global techniques, creating unique dining experiences.

Educated in top schools and Hawaii's best kitchens, they offer a wide range of options, from typical poi and kalua pig to more cosmopolitan and creative dishes. Chef services are perfect for a private romantic dinner in Honolulu, family reunions by the beach, or formal company parties.

Your chosen chef will source fresh, local ingredients, prepare a bespoke menu in your kitchen, and serve each course with a professional touch. They'll even cleanup once the feast is done.

Dish cooked by a Private Chef in Honolulu

Honolulu's top chefs at your service

With 68 personal chefs in Honolulu, we are sure you can find one with the specialties you need to make your dream meal a reality. Is your event a formal celebration? Hire a chef with a close background. Is your guest count high? Ask your chef what they can do with your budget.

Birthday parties, family reunions, and even holiday celebrations are perfect opportunities to treat yourself and your guests to the private chef experience.

A Private Chef experience in Honolulu

An authentic Hawaiian culinary experience

A cooking experience like that of a private chef in Honolulu is not something you forget quickly. With local chefs either born and raised in the archipelago or with a longstanding presence in Honolulu's cooking scene, you have access to the real cuisine of the island with your personal touch! Take celebrations one step further and treat your guests to ono grinds made with locally sourced ingredients.

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Find the perfect chef for your event

Each of our personal chefs in Honolulu has a unique combination of background and professional culinary training, plus years of experience in diverse restaurants. Find out how their particular profiles fit your needs and what each of them can add to a triditional Hawaiian culinary service. Tell us about your event in Honolulu, and connect with the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.

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