Signature $150–$225 · Stay Chef from $950/day · Date Night from $550
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GATED COMMUNITY PROTOCOL
Discreet execution across Kohala gated estates.
Private properties across the Gold Coast operate under strict security and noise protocols. We coordinate clearances and vendor guidelines before arrival:
Kūkiʻo & Maniniʻōwali
Ultra-private oceanfront compounds. Gate access credentials, kitchen walk-throughs, and staff clearance coordinated with property concierges.
Hualālai Resort & Four Seasons Estates
Resort villa chef kitchens with commercial hoods and outdoor grills. Seamless service timed around golf rounds and ocean excursions.
Kohanaiki
Custom modern residences built on ancient lava flows. Full pantry stocking, sunset cocktail pupus, and private lanai dining.
Mauna Lani & Mauna Kea Resort Residences
Cape residences, Pauoa Beach estates, and oceanfront bluff villas. Open-fire live grilling and coursed family dining.
DAILY CULINARY RHYTHM
How a Big Island stay unfolds.
Live-flame cookery, pasture-raised beef, and deep-ocean catch tailored to your vacation schedule:
Morning Fuel & Lānai Breakfast
Waimea pasture eggs, tropical fruit platters, macadamia nut pancakes, and freshly ground 100% Kona estate coffee served on the ocean terrace.
Poolside Lunches & Adventure Coolers
Chilled Kawaihae day-boat ahi poke bowls, crisp Upcountry farm salads, and packed coolers with refreshments for beach outings.
Live-Flame Grilling & Sunset Dinners
Open-fire grilling of local island beef, grilled Pacific catch with herb chimichurri, roasted Waimea sweet corn, and Kona coffee chocolate lava cakes.
GEOGRAPHIC LOGISTICS
Distance transparency across 4,000 square miles.
The Big Island is larger than all other Hawaiian islands combined. We publish our travel boundaries so there are never unexpected invoice surprises:
Kona–Kohala Coast (Core Zone)
Base Zone ($0 Travel)Kailua-Kona to Kawaihae: Keauhou, Hualālai, Kūkiʻo, Waikoloa Beach, Mauna Lani, and Mauna Kea.
Waimea / Kamuela Upcountry
Travel from $65 / dayHistoric ranch lands, cool high-country elevation, and immediate access to Parker Ranch grass-fed beef.
East Side: Hilo & Hāmākua Coast
Quoted at Inquiry (2.5–3 hrs over Saddle)Rainforest estates, waterfall retreats, and botanical compounds. Extended travel time transparently itemized.
Volcano Village & South Point
Quoted at InquiryHigh-elevation volcanic rainforest retreats. Multi-day residencies require minimum 3 consecutive days.
TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTING
Example Big Island Stay Chef packages.
Representative multi-day budgets. All written quotes itemize exact chef days, staffing, and fee stack:
Example Package · 6 Guests · 4 Days
$4,250 chef fee + groceries at cost
Kohala Coast 4-Day Villa Residency
Full private chef coverage for an extended luxury stay on the Kohala Coast.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Dedicated private chef stationed in your estate kitchen every day ($950/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
Families and executive groups staying in Kūkiʻo, Mauna Lani, or Hualālai.
Example Package · 10 Guests · 7 Days
$6,650 chef fee + groceries at cost
Kona Oceanfront 7-Day Compound Stay
Complete multi-meal management for an extended family vacation week.
Inclusions:
- ✓ Chef dedicated to your villa for 7 consecutive days
- ✓ Full breakfasts, light midday lunches, afternoon refreshments, and dinners
- ✓ Pre-arrival fridge stocking and grocery shopping with receipts at 0% markup
- ✓ Full kitchen restoration and sanitization after each meal
Multi-family gatherings, golf trips, and milestone celebrations.
The Big Island Stay Chef rate card.
STAY CHEF — DAILY RESIDENCY
Chef labor, menu design, provisioning & daily service
$950 / DAY
GROCERIES
Store receipts attached with 0% markup
AT COST
PROFESSIONAL SERVER
Recommended for 8+ guests (4-hour floor)
$55 / HOUR
SOUS CHEF
For large groups or dual stations (4-hour floor)
$75 / HOUR
SERVICE CHARGE
Itemized on its own line
20.0%
HAWAIʻI GET
County general excise tax on its own line
4.7120%
STAY CHEF FAQ
Frequently asked questions about island stays
The Stay Chef day rate is $950 a day. Groceries are passed through directly at cost with receipts. The 20% service charge and Hawaiʻi County GET (4.7120%) appear on their own lines. Staffing beyond the chef is quoted at $55/hr for servers.
We coordinate entry credentials directly with your host, property manager, or security office prior to the date. We arrive in professional attire with proper identification and vendor documentation.
Yes. Most luxury Big Island villas feature outdoor gas or wood-fired grills. Our chefs specialize in live-flame cookery of local pasture beef, fresh catch, and charred island produce.
Yes. Kona–Kohala is our base zone ($0 travel fee). Waimea carries a modest $65 travel line. Hilo and Volcano require crossing the Saddle (2.5–3 hours) and are quoted with transparent travel lines.
No. Your chef arrives before breakfast service and departs after dinner is finished, dishes are cleaned, and surfaces are sanitized. Your estate remains completely private overnight.
QUOTE — SIX STEPS, TWO MINUTES
Book your Big Island chef residency.
Share your dates and gated community location. We provide an itemized written quote with confirmed chef availability.
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)