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    Sandra D. Sent on 05/21/2024
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    Pure class and unreal food!

    Look no further than Kuoha Culinary to cater your special event!!! They catered our wedding at Kualoa Ranch this May and our guests raved about our menu. It was very fun for me to hear testimonials from a very diverse group with ranging palettes. Picky and non picky eaters had great things to say! I think each one of our menu items was complimented by AT LEAST one guest. Chef Ed curates this menu based on your preferences and works with you to perfect it. He is very flexible, patient and resourceful. He worked with my parents and I to ensure that our menu was well rounded for our guests.

    As I’m sure many people know, your head is kind of spinning on your wedding day. But with all that being said, Chef Ed & his staff’s beautiful smiles and positive energies really stuck out to me. They were so happy, kind, respectful and professional. Their service is truly upscale with a spirit of aloha.

    Thank you Chef Ed for the DELICIOUS food! And thanks to you and your team for the outstanding service!!
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    Mike Sent on 06/11/2024
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    Amazing- You & Your Guests Will Not Be Disappointed

    We used Kuoha Cullinary for a multicultural wedding and without question Ed exceeded all expectations. We had three professionally support dining event over the course of three days and Ed’s catering was the benchmark in excellence that everyone referred to as the best food they had during their stay in Hawaii. We used Ed for drop off service buffet in a private roof top venue in Waikiki for 30 guest and it was flawless. The food was exceptionally high quality and the amount proved resulted in enough to feed everyone lunch again the next day (just as good the second time around). Beyond taste and quality, the set-up and presentation was just as wonderful. We shopped multiple caterers and was easily the most competitive in his pricing. I highly recommend using Ed and his team!!
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    Kelsey A. Sent on 03/23/2024
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    You "will" go back for seconds!

    We booked Chef Ed a full year before our wedding (tried tot do it earlier, but we were too eager). He was very conscious of our budget during our first few email exchanges, and really rolled with the punches for us. The oven at our venue broke down (as did one of the fridges and freezers), and we were able to rent one from him.

    The food was absolutely phenomenal! One guest told us they have never more than "ok" with wedding food and they went back for seconds, a compliment I don't think can go higher.

    My husband and I also had our first meal alone together and he brought the food to us, something we did not expect at all.

    You cannot do better than Chef Ed and his team!
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    Ashli D. Sent on 05/20/2023
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    Highlight of the night

    Wow, Ed Kuoha is incredible. We had our wedding at a house on Oahu and Kuoha culinary knocked it out of the park. It was insane. We did lobster tails, steak, ahi, salad, asparagus and the most divine mashed potatoes ever etc
    It was by far a highlight of the night. Every person mentioned how incredible the food was. Not to mention the price wasn’t outrageous either. I pulled the trigger based on his reviews from other sites and I’m glad I listened. 10/10 experience.
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    Melisa R. Sent on 08/09/2022
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    Customizable Great Tasting Menu based on Budget

    My husband and I chose Ed to take care of our catering needs for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made! What first caught our attention was the fact that he creates a customized menu based off budget. When we gave us a preliminary menu and quote, it exceeded our expectations. We even got to taste the items and it was soooo bomb! We literally looked forward to it on our wedding day. Ed was also such a pleasure to work with. He even replies super fast which was greatly appreciated given the anxiousness of planning a wedding. He was patient, especially when I had millions of questions and were indecisive at times. Even so, he showcased his expertise and assisted us with our questions. After working with Ed and seeing how he does things, I don't see myself looking elsewhere for catering needs. Thank you Ed for being our caterer for our special day and dealing with us for the past 2 years!
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    Malia Sent on 05/01/2021
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    Ono food and excellent service

    Let me start off by saying my husband and I are very picky when it comes to food. We were a little nervous hiring a private chef to cook for our gathering based solely on reviews and not having a set menu to choose from. Chef Ed gives you recommendations based on your food preference and budget. Chef Ed was quick to respond and was communicative throughout the entire process. He arrived to our event on time and headed straight to the kitchen without me even knowing (I was busy getting ready). He was very professional in his presentation, had an explanation for each dish, and gave everyone a menu. Service was excellent! It was as if we were eating at a fine dining restaurant but in a comfortable atmosphere. Every single dish was so delicious and we all couldn’t stop thinking about his food for days! If we could only pick three of our favorites it would be the Kabayaki Bacon, Ahi Tataki, and the Lilikoi Crème Brulee Tarts. He provided us with more than enough food; we were full before the entrees came out and there were tons of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Don’t even question it, hire Chef Ed for your next gathering and you won’t regret it! Bonus- it was also nice to support a fellow Native Hawaiian owned company.
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    Mark I. Sent on 05/31/2020
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    Service was professional and the food was so ONO!

    Everything was excellent! This guy is the real deal!!
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    Jean L. Sent on 05/26/2023
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    Amazing menu!

    Ed Kuoha was AMAZING. He worked with us to develop a menu that fit our tastes and budget. He answered professionally and with care about all our catering needs from unlimited emails, phone calls, and texts despite all the changes we have made. The food was delicious (ahi tartare, pork belly bao, braised short ribs, and more), and he was a pleasure to work with. He definitely went above and beyond for our wedding (including some liquor logistics), and I'm so glad we went with him. Thank you so much!!
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    Lei Sent on 09/09/2019
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    Your search for the best catered food on Oahu stops here.

    When we made a list of the top five things we wanted for our wedding, delicious food was at the top of both my wife and I’s list. After a lot of research and back, we found Chef Ed. Unfortunately, we did not live on Oahu yet, so we had to book Chef Ed without getting a chance to taste his food. This was one of the best decisions we made. All of his reviews are correct: his food is authentic and delicious. The night before our wedding, we had him drop off catering for a pool party/luau for about 40 people. He was on time, with everything ready to go,. He got things set up quickly and was out of the way before we were! He also catered our wedding feast, making sure he had enough staff on hand that everything ran smoothly. Our guests could not stop talking about the food. Everything was of high quality and tasted BEYOND amazing. He also had some really good vegetarian options for our guests who didn’t eat meat and incorporated it into the menu so they didn’t feel like they were missing out. I would jump at any opportunity to eat Chef Ed’s delicious and well thought out meals again. Overall, hiring Chef Ed was a great experience and I would definitely recommend him.
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    Victoria Sent on 07/09/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    We booked our rehearsal dinner catering through Kuoha Culinary and it was fantastic! As we had a backyard-style wedding, Chef Ed's option for the fully prepared buffet was spot-on! While we were connecting with guests, our food was set up quickly and beautifully for our guests to serve themselves buffet style. We opted for kabayaki bacon, mushroom poke, mixed greens with papaya seed vinaigrette, steamed rice, sauteed sweet corn, roast kalua pork, pulehu chicken, and mini haupia tarts for dessert. This was a perfect spread for all of our out of town guests who were excited to try some local style food! Everyone loved the meal and it seemed the group's particular favorites were the papaya seed vinaigrette and kabayaki bacon. The whole process of connecting with Chef Ed, setting up a menu and enjoying the final product was so easy and stress-free. We would highly recommend Kuoha Culinary for any event!
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    Kumi Sent on 07/10/2018
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    Very professional and friendly chef. Chef Ed was always great to communicate with us for the whole time. He's very organized. Amazing service on the day of the wedding! Thank you Chef Ef for great food and services!
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    Teagan Sent on 05/07/2018
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    Ed and his team provided exceptional service and catered delicious food for our wedding. We were a bit nervous about planning a destination wedding without a wedding planner but Ed's strong communication and accommodating attitude made it possible. The food was better then we expected and he was able to work with my dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy free). Not only did we use Kuoha Culinary for the food service but also for party rentals. The company Ed uses for party rentals were very professional and provided delivery, set up, break down, and pick up services of all our rentals. The tents, tables, chairs, dancefloor etc were all in good condition. If I were to recommend a company for wedding catering, it would be Kuoha Culinary hands down!
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    Jenny Sent on 04/16/2018
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    Chef Ed was so easy to work with and would hire him in a nano second again! The food was exceptional and his menu choices were on point. His communication and attentiveness was so great and he never made me feel like I had a silly question or request.
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    Chika Sent on 04/20/2018
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    Chef Ed provided us delicious food to my client’s wedding. Excellent service smooth communication. I recommend!!
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    Annie Sent on 03/06/2018
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    Ed Kuoha was a consummate professional. In the planning stages of the wedding, he was patient, composed, and helpful. He always promptly responded to all of my questions and requests. When I needed to change the menu, he was more than willing to accommodate and to assist me in building a menu that fit my budget, but gave me all the items that I wanted. As far as the food, you could not do better. People are still talking about how amazing the food was, and it really was. The food was very special and tailored exactly to what I wanted. Ed was nothing but generous and kind to me (the bride). He wanted nothing more than for me to be happy and comfortable. He put in a lot of effort and pride into the day. You will not be disappointed going with Ed. All the great reviews he gets are well-deserved and earned.
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    Teanna Sent on 01/02/2018
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    Kuoha Culinary (Chef Ed) exceeded our expectations on every level. From first contact, to day of the wedding, everything was professional, and perfect. The food was amazing. High regards for Ed and his team.
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    Jill Sent on 11/16/2017
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    We had Kuoha Culinary cater our wedding and they were excellent to work with. Ed is extremely professional, creative and his food was delicious. Food presentation was also executed beautifully, which was very important to us. Ed & his team worked very hard & helped to make our wedding a success. Thank you all!
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    Lea Sent on 11/14/2017
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    Working with Ed was awesome! He created and delivered a meal that everyone raved about. I always felt secure that he would follow through and come the day of my ceremony, he arrived on time, set up everything beautifully and truly added to my special day by providing a very generous serving of delicious appetizers, entrees and dessert. I would recommend him to anyone and definitely plan on working with him again.
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    R Sent on 10/08/2017
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    Do not miss out on the opportunity to have Chef Ed cook for you. His food is the bomb. He worked with us and always answered our questions and concerns.
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    Allyn Sent on 09/20/2017
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    Kuoha culinary provided an amazing dining experience at our intimate wedding. They communicated menu options for us before hand, and helped us stay within budget. The day of the wedding, they showed up promptly, prepared dinner, served and cleaned up as well. Most importantly, the food was AMAZING! Many of our guests raved about the food/experience.

    I'd easily recommend Chef Ed for any catering needs, and wouldn't hesitate to contact him for any of our future events.

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    Gita Sent on 08/28/2017
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    Jon and I would never forget how GOOD our wedding reception dinner was! Chef Ed and his team definitely did a remarkable job -- not only on our wedding day but even before the big day by always responding to our emails / messages promptly. On our wedding day the team showed up on time, helped set up the tables (we did not expect this at all but were so thankful for this!) and with no doubt provide us and the guests with amazing food. We had the most delicious Ahi Tataki, Pulehu Chicken and Fresh Catch en Papillote that day! Again, mahalo Kuoha Culinary!
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    Lindsey Sent on 07/26/2017
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    My Husband & I are very thankful to Chef Ed Kuoha for his mastery in fine dining & cuisine. At all moments, he was an absolute professional, preparing a very special menu for our wedding at Kualoa Ranch's Mooli'i Garden on the island of O'ahu. Chef Ed first came to our apartment home in Waikiki & prepared for us a most delightful meal right before our very eyes. George & I had a great time getting to know him, learning about he has evolved in his craft, and how he came to start his own business as a Private Chef. Working with us to design a most excellent menu, Chef Ed & his team cooked up the most amazing meal for our Wedding guests, with choice of Filet Mignon & fresh Salmon. Everything was made to perfection, and each bite was an absolute joy. It was very nice to get to meet his family at the ceremony, as they were all helping to produce the most amazing experience in fine dining this side of the Pacific. His wife was so lovely, mastering the perfect pour for our celebratory champagne cheers! Much love, eternal thanks & Mahalo to Chef Ed for creating the most wonderful meal we could have ever imagined. Our guests will forever savor the sights, sounds, and tastes of Hawai'i when they think back on our Wedding. Aloha!
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    Tracy Sent on 07/03/2017
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    Very professional and the food was amazing! We organised our daughter's wedding from a different country and everything went smoothly, without a hitch. Can't thank Ed and his team enough for their wonderful asssitnace and delicious food.
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    Caroline Sent on 09/17/2017
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    Chef Ed was amazing to work with! I had my destination wedding on Oahu and was so happy to have Kuoha Culinary. Very responsive (which is nice considering I was planning everything from AZ). Flexible and easy to work with. Showed up on time and was professional. And the food was absolutely amazing (if I could give it 10 stars I would!!!!!) - we can't stop talking about how good it was!
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    John Sent on 05/24/2017
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    Chef Ed was as professional as they come. Food was one of the highlights of wedding... And it was a really an amazing wedding from the beachfront venue to the lighting, and the food took our special moment to the next level. Jaw dropping and "I could live off of that bacon" were just some of the reviews our guests gave. Our menu was custom built based on a mash up of what we wanted, so customization is a part of what Chef Ed brings to the table.

    He took care of a lot of last minute add-ons as well, which really helped us out as wedding planning can get rather stressful. Ed's quick email replies and can do attitude really made working with him amazing... If we have events in the future of this caliber we won't need to shop around. Kuoha culinary is gonna be the one stop shop... Able to work with budget and imagination to produce a culinary experience to remember.
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