Chef Led Big Island Food Tours

My tours are designed for curious travelers, cruise guests, and island visitors seeking something more meaningful than a standard excursion. These intimate half-day and full day experiences, blend agriculture, culture, history and cuisine into one seamless island journey.

We meet in Kona or Waikoloa, where your experience begins with private transportation and convenient pickup and drop-off. From the moment you step inside, the day is fully curated — no rental cars, no logistics, just open roads and ocean air.

Our journey includes an immersive private coffee farm tour as Hawaiʻi’s world-renowned for it’s coffee culture. Walk the land where coffee is grown, learn about cultivation and processing, and taste it at the source — all interpreted through a chef’s perspective.

Along the way, we’ll make additional stops at local farm stands and small businesses to explore Hawaiʻi’s vibrant food culture. These thoughtfully chosen stops allow you to sample local snacks, meet producers, and support independent island entrepreneurs who shape the community’s agricultural story.

Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy chef-led cultural and culinary storytelling that connects the land, the people, and the flavors in a way that feels personal and authentic.

Cold beverages are included, and all entrance fees to state parks are covered — the day is fully inclusive except for tour guide gratuity and / or personal and food purchases.

This is not a bus tour.

I specialize in small-group culinary experiences for a reason, allowing for meaningful conversation, flexibility, and a pace that feels intentional rather than rushed. In other words, if we feel compelled to stop and enjoy the view, we indeed will. That’s the beauty of smaller groups.

All you need to bring is curiosity — and an appetite.

Whether you’re stepping off a cruise ship for the day or settling into a longer island stay, this experience offers a deeper taste of Hawaiʻi: rooted in agriculture, shaped by culture, and brought to life through food.