What a private chef costs in Hawaiʻi — the whole stack.

The anatomy of a dinner price

Worked example: a signature dinner for eight on Oʻahu at the mid-band runs roughly $1,260 before service and tax; the written quote computes it exactly.

• — Per-guest band — $125–$250 by island and tier, groceries inside the band
• — 20% service charge — on its own line, always
• — Hawaiʻi GET — up to 4.7120%, on its own line, valid through 12/31/2030
• — Travel — published zone surcharges where they apply; quote-only zones labeled
• — Staffing — only when the event needs it: $55/hr server, $75/hr sous

What is included in the band

• — Menu planning in writing before you commit
• — Groceries, bought that morning, at cost inside the band
• — Cooking, plating, service, and course introductions
• — The kitchen left clean

What is separate

• — Alcohol — client-supplied or licensed referral; the bar cart is packaged separately
• — Rentals for events beyond the villa’s own kit
• — Staffing beyond the chef
• — Gratuity — always voluntary