Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble arranges colorful, flower-garnished appetizers on black curved spoons placed on white plates in a row on a counter.

Private Chef Fine Dining, Maui

Elevated dining, rooted in intention.

Gather around your own table for an evening of beautiful food, thoughtful service, and island-inspired hospitality, created entirely around you.

An evening worth staying in for.

Our fine dining experiences are designed for meaningful moments. Set in the comfort of your Maui home or vacation rental, each evening brings together the island's natural abundance with thoughtful culinary craft; led by an all-women team of certified, insured chefs and hospitality professionals.
We believe exceptional dining should still feel effortless and welcoming. Every menu is shaped around your preferences and your guests, adjusting courses, ingredients, and flow so the evening feels natural rather than performed. Beyond the plate, we pay close attention to the details that make a table feel special, from layered tablescapes to the small, meaningful touches throughout the evening.
Enjoy beautifully prepared courses, warm hospitality, thoughtful details, and the freedom to linger around the table for just a little longer. We’ll take care of everything happening behind the scenes so you can be fully present for what’s happening around it.

Looking for something more casual? Many groups actually prefer our relaxed family-style dinners instead — compare both styles here.

Four women stand smiling together in a lush, tropical garden. Three wear pink floral shirts with striped aprons, while the fourth wears a blue chef’s jacket and black apron. They appear happy and relaxed among greenery.
A table setting inspired by Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble features white plates on a woven placemat, gold utensils, a pink napkin with a purple flower, and a crystal glass atop a white cloth with a green fabric runner.
A group of people sitting around a long, decorated table outdoors, smiling and raising crystal glasses for a toast. The table is set with plates, gold chargers, flowers, and candles.
ROOTED ON MAUI

Fine Dining, the Lotus Chefs way

We love beautiful food. We love an impeccably set table. We love the little gasp when the next course arrives.

But what matters most to us is how the evening feels. Our approach to fine dining is warm, creative, generous, and deeply personal. Your chef experience is shaped around your guests, your occasion, your tastes, and the kind of evening you want to have, rather than asking you to fit into someone else’s idea of fine dining.

Food, to us, is a way to bring people together. Every menu draws from the layered history of Hawai’i’s cuisine — rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition and generations of cultural exchange with Japan, China, the Philippines, Korea, Portugal, and beyond. Our chefs bring a pan-Asian perspective, complemented by classic European technique and California-inspired seasonality, with each chef’s own heritage adding a personal, distinct touch.

We prioritize sourcing directly from Maui whenever possible — the majority of our produce, seafood, and proteins come from local farms and waters, supplemented by small Maui artisan producers for items like honey, jams, and sourdough.

Local produce goal: 90% 
Chef + hospitality team: all wahine
Maui first: whenever possible
Table settings & decor: included with all services
Makers we love: small + local
Guest reviews: all 5 star
Kids at the table: always welcome
Made for you: menus thoughtfully customized

Beautiful food may bring everyone to the table, but thoughtful hospitality is what allows you to settle in, slow down, and actually enjoy being there.

A server places a small dish in front of a smiling woman at a decorated dining table with candles, flowers, and glassware. Two women in colorful dresses sit at the table.
A decorated dining table set for eight with vibrant flower arrangements, ornate plates, gold utensils, napkins folded into shapes, and various food dishes prepared by a private chef viewed from above. Wicker chairs surround the table, creating an atmosphere of fine dining elegance.
A woman in a black outfit and blue headband, embodying the elegance of a private chef fine dining experience, sets a dining table decorated with colorful flowers and food in a cozy, art-filled living room.
Two women in matching pink and black shirts with aprons smile while standing in an outdoor kitchen area, with food and drinks on a table beside them and greenery in the background.
A table setting inspired by Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble features white plates on a woven placemat, gold utensils, a pink napkin with a purple flower, and a crystal glass atop a white cloth with a green fabric runner.
A group of people sit around a table with colorful flowers and food, raising glasses in a celebratory toast, smiling and enjoying a festive meal together indoors by a sunny window—a memorable experience of fine dining curated by a private chef.
A gourmet dish featuring sesame-crusted seared tuna on a bed of vibrant purple mashed potatoes, topped with diced yellow mango salsa and microgreens, served with roasted yellow baby carrots on a white plate.
Close-up of a shiny disco ball reflecting light, surrounded by yellow and pink flowers. Fern leaves are visible, adding a touch of green. The scene is bright and festive, reminiscent of a vibrant Maui private chef event for a festive bridal party with warm tones from the flowers enhancing the metallic surface of the ball.
A group of people sitting around a long, decorated table outdoors, smiling and raising crystal glasses for a toast. The table is set with plates, gold chargers, flowers, and candles.
Chef Angel Green smiles as she prepares food, pouring sauce onto plates arranged on a round table outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and lit candles.
A formal table setting with gold-rimmed plates, gold cutlery, crystal glasses, and a hot pink napkin on each plate. A place card reading Persephone Unleashed sits atop each napkin.
A person wearing a glove is preparing and garnishing multiple plates of burrata cheese with vegetables and herbs on a table. The plates are neatly arranged in rows, ready to be served.
A dining table elegantly set with pink napkins, crystal glasses, white plates, and gold napkin rings. The festive centerpiece features white candles and small purple flowers—a colorful atmosphere inspired by Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble.
Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble arranges colorful, flower-garnished appetizers on black curved spoons placed on white plates in a row on a counter.
A group of people seated at a long table enjoy a Maui chefs dinner under warm lighting. The table is adorned with red napkins, candles, and elegant glassware. The setting appears to be outdoors, beneath a wooden structure, creating a cozy ambiance.
A vibrant floral arrangement in a clear vase featuring orange, red, purple, and yellow flowers with green fern leaves, placed on a white table. A floral arrangement for a private chef dinner service with tablescaping.
A smiling Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble in a black uniform and striped apron holds a bowl of food, preparing dishes on a counter in a brightly lit, modern kitchen.
Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble, dressed in a black uniform, stands in a modern kitchen behind a marble counter filled with fresh vegetables, neatly arranged ingredients, and prepared dishes on black spoons. White cabinets and patterned tile backsplash complete the scene.
A group of people at a decorated table raise crystal glasses in a toast, surrounded by flowers, candles, and elegant place settings at an outdoor gathering.
Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble, with a floral tattoo on her arm, is garnishing bowls of food—possibly ceviche—in a kitchen. Multiple white bowls filled with colorful ingredients are neatly arranged on the counter.
Two women stand together at an outdoor table set for a meal, looking at a note. The table is decorated with candles, flowers, and napkins. One woman wears a chef’s coat—Chef Kyra Bramble—the other a colorful floral shirt.
A close-up of an elegant table setting by Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble, featuring crystal glasses, pink napkins, a lit candle, and small flowers along the center. The atmosphere appears festive and inviting.
A large group of women sit around a long, elegantly set dining table adorned with candles and red napkins for a private dinner experience on Maui. The setting appears festive and intimate, with warm lighting creating a cozy atmosphere.
Chef Kyra Mirian Bramble leads four people preparing food in a bright, modern kitchen with a patterned backsplash. Various ingredients and utensils cover the large island, while three stools sit in the foreground amid the busy yet collaborative atmosphere.
A vibrant bouquet including red roses, yellow mums, and small black-eyed Susans sits on a table with a blurred background, reminiscent of the elegance offered by Maui private chef services.
Outdoor dining table set for a private bridal party on Maui, surrounded by greenery. The table is elegantly decorated with a blue runner, tall candles, floral arrangements, and neatly arranged plates and glasses. Black chairs are placed along the sides.
In a serene setting, a woman in a green dress—perhaps a Maui personal chef—sets a table with white plates and pink napkins. The table features a pink runner, colorful flowers, two disco balls, and small candles. Through the window, lush green foliage frames the scene.

Your evening, taken care of with intention & luxury

From the first menu conversation to the last clean dish, we take care of the details that allow your evening to feel effortless.
Before We Arrive

We handle menu planning, dietary coordination, ingredient sourcing, shopping, staffing, service planning, and communication before your event.

In the Kitchen

Your Head Chef arrives with the culinary team and specialty equipment needed to prepare your menu onsite, bringing restaurant-level technique into the comfort of your private kitchen.

Around the Table

All fine dining services include include coursed plating, tablescape elements, printed menus, cloth napkins, chargers, florals, and table service.

After Service

We reset the kitchen and dining areas, take care of dishes, surfaces, and floors, and leave you with nothing to do but enjoy the rest of your evening.

A Taste of Fine Dining

Island inspired. Globally influenced. Entirely your own.
Our menus begin with what’s beautiful, seasonal, and available, then take shape around your tastes, your occasion, and the creativity of your chef. Expect colorful island ingredients, global inspiration, classic technique, and just enough surprise to make each course feel special.

Here are some sample menus from past services for inspiration:

Makai Inspired Sample Menu

Chef’s Poke & Crudo Tasting • A trio of seasonal raw preparations, thoughtfully composed and served individually. Each tasting reflects the freshest available catch and your chef’s creative perspective
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Seafood Cakes • Kaua‘i shrimp, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, light panko crust, sriracha remoulade
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Chef’s Seasonal Rainbow Salad • Local greens and Maui-grown produce, choice of preserved lemon vinaigrette, truffle ponzu, or chef’s selection
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Fresh Opakapaka • banana leaf en papillote with citrus and herbs
Macadamia & Maui Onion Rice Pilaf •  Fragrant long grain rice with toasted macadamia and slow-cooked Maui onion
Seasonal Vegetables • Grilled bok choy, purple cauliflower, pohole fern
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Crème Brûlée • Vanilla bean, lilikoi, or mango custard with caramelized sugar crust brûléed onsite

Steakhouse Inspired Sample Menu

Rainbow Grazing Board • A seasonal spread for cocktail hour, highlighting local artisans, including Maui Nui venison sausage and Haleakalā goat cheese, alongside imported cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruit, and garden vegetables
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Kalua Pork Wonton “Nachos” • Kalua pork with avocado, pickles, Japanese barbecue sauce, and queso; served over crispy wontons
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Classic Wedge, Island Style • Hydroponic butter lettuce, pork belly lardons, shaved radish, cherry tomato, chives, blue cheese dressing
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Tenderloin • Sous Vide, herb-rubbed and finished over flame, red wine Kula berry reduction or horseradish chive whipped cream
Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes • Classic with garlic confit, cream
Sautéed Hawai‘ian Mushrooms • King Ali’i trumpet, baby shiitake, oyster mushrooms, butter, garlic, white wine
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Chocolate Pot de Crème • Silky chocolate custard made with Maui Kuʻia Estate chocolate, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings

California Inspired Sample Menu

Baked Brie & Honeycomb Board • Warm brie, Maui honeycomb, garlic confit, Kula strawberries, fig crackers
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Salmon Carpaccio • Sashimi-grade salmon, truffle ponzu, crispy rice paper, salmon roe, togarashi
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Burrata, Fennel & Citrus Salad • Fresh burrata, shaved fennel, seasonal citrus, chive micros, sherry vinaigrette, toasted macadamia
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast • Pan-seared chicken breast, lilikoi beurre blanc
Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce • Fresh linguine, simple garlic cream, blistered Hana cherry tomatoes
Roasted Rainbow Carrots & Fennel • Caramelized and herb-finished
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Maui Tiramisu • Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, Kōloa Rum, cocoa, and Maui Kuʻia Estate chocolate

Fusion Style Sample Menu

Poisson Cru • Fresh catch, Maui citrus leche de tigre, onion, cilantro, seasonal fruit, coconut cream, taro chips
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Island Fusion Dumplings • House-made dumplings, ginger pork filling, pan-seared and steamed, chef’s dipping sauce
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Miso Caesar • Baby romaine hearts, white miso anchovy dressing, toasted garlic panko, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
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Sesame Ahi Tataki • Wild ahi, sesame crust, seared rare, served with miso citrus ginger sauce
Moloka‘i Sweet Potato Coconut Purée • Purple sweet potato with coconut and natural sweetness
Grilled Lemon Asparagus • Makawao green, white, or purple asparagus
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Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake • Vanilla and rum bundt with caramelized Maui Gold pineapple, whipped cream, and cherry

Consider these a taste rather than a fixed menu.

Your Fine Dining Guide includes our current menu collections, seasonal options, and customization possibilities.

Interested in more than just one dinner? Lotus Chefs can support you and your guests with multiple meals or a full-service chef team throughout your Maui vacation, from an easy arrival-night dinner and colorful brunch to a relaxed lunch, sunset meal, or something extra special for your final evening.

Fine Dining Investment

Private dining allows us to create an experience specifically around your table, from a beautifully simple coursed dinner to a fully styled celebration. Because every booking includes the foundational chef team, planning, sourcing, shopping, onsite preparation, service, and cleanup, your per-person investment varies with your guest count as well as your menu and desired level of styling.

Fine Dining experiences begin with three levels of service:

SILVER TIER

Beautifully simple but still elevated. Our most streamlined 4-course fine dining experience with coursed service, and thoughtful hospitality.

GOLD TIER

Our Signature Experience. A more expansive evening with five plated courses, additional service time and elevated tablescape details.

PLATINUM TIER

Our most immersive experience, bringing together a six-course fine dining menu, full tablescape styling, including custom florals arrangements.

Fine Dining investment varies depending on your chosen service and guest count.

20 guests

$ 180

per adult*

14 guests

$ 205

per adult*

10 guests

$ 240

per adult*

6 guests

$ 320

per adult*

*Examples are based on our 4-course Silver tier fine dining experience and are intended as a planning guide rather than a quote. Hawaiʻi GET, our 20% administrative fee, travel, premium or market-price ingredients, and requested upgrades may be additional. Because every booking includes the foundational chef team, planning, sourcing, shopping, onsite preparation, service, and cleanup, your per-person investment varies with your guest count as well as your menu and desired level of styling. Children under 5 dine complimentary, while children ages 5–11 are 50% of standard adult dining pricing.

Once we learn a little about your celebration and guests, we’ll send our current Fine Dining Guide with complete menu choices, service options, and pricing, along with an invitation for a complimentary consultation before we offer a proposal.

Does this feel like too much for your family? Check out our more casual Family-Style Chef Services.

Reviews from Our Past Guests

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Santinagoogle

“The food itself was of course as delicious as it looks and sounds, and I can’t help but love that the team was made up of women, and the bakery and floral businesses that they work with are also women owned! The day of, the team at Lotus Chefs made us feel like royalty, and they were all so kind and welcoming! I really can’t say enough about how wonderful each member of the team was. I can’t imagine a better group of ladies, they just made us feel so special, and they felt like they were genuinely celebrating right along side us. For styling, we trusted the team to make a beautiful spread and they did not disappoint! Every detail was beautiful and felt so fancy! I’m just so grateful to the entire team, for turning our small post-ceremony celebration into the elegant, special memory we dreamed it could be. I sincerely recommend Lotus Chefs for all of your special occasions; they will not disappoint!”

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Allie K.google

“Lotus Chefs created an incredible elopement dinner experience for us! Between the amazing food, atmosphere and service I couldn’t have asked for a better group of woman to help us celebrate!”

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Tanya C.google

“An amazing evening with Lotus Chefs! The team was such a pleasure to work with. Everything was fantastic. The flavors of the food, the tablescape, the attention to detail in every dish and the pleasant smiles created for memorable evening, which is no small feat for a group of 15! The food was so fresh and we appreciated the locally sourced ingredients. Such a great Hawaiian experience enjoyed right in the privacy of our vacation rental.”

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Kerrygoogle

“We had a wonderful experience with Lotus Chefs on Maui celebrating our parents’ 50th wedding anniversary! They were warm, hospitable and accommodating and had excellent communication from start to finish. The kids’ cooking class for the grandkids was such a fun and memorable touch. They were fantastic with the children, and our whole family loved the experience.”

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Kyleagoogle

“We had such a wonderful experience with Lotus Chef for our mom’s 60th birthday celebration in Maui! Having a private chef come directly to our Airbnb made the evening feel so special, relaxed, and memorable. From the beginning, they were incredibly easy to work with. Communication was excellent, the documentation and planning details were clear and organized, and the entire process felt seamless and stress free. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality of the experience we received.”

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Richard R.Family Man with Impeccable Taste

“Simply the best meal I have had on Maui in the 20 plus years I have been visiting here. Beautifully presented, delicious and creative food served by a friendly and knowledgeable team.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Fine Dining services include pre-event planning, customized menu development, sourcing and shopping, a Head Chef and appropriate service support, onsite preparation, coursed service, specialty culinary equipment, table setting and water service, and a complete kitchen and dining-area reset. Additional styling elements vary depending on your selected experience.

All three include the core Lotus Chefs Fine Dining experience. Silver is our most streamlined option, Gold adds additional service and styling, and Platinum is our most immersive experience with a fully styled tablescape and custom florals. Once we know a little about your gathering, we’ll send our current Fine Dining Guide with complete inclusions and pricing for each.

Yes. We regularly accommodate allergies, sensitivities, vegetarian and vegan guests, gluten-free requests, wellness preferences, and mixed-diet groups. We’ll discuss dietary needs during planning and let you know if there is anything we cannot safely or appropriately accommodate.

Absolutely. Fine dining and family-friendly do not have to be opposites. We’re happy to modify portions, simplify flavors, serve younger guests first, or create familiar alternatives when appropriate. Children under 5 dine complimentary, while children ages 5–11 receive 50% off standard adult dining pricing.

We generally require a functional kitchen with an oven, grill, sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, and basic kitchenware. We bring specialty culinary equipment needed for your selected menu. If you’re staying in a vacation rental and aren’t sure whether the kitchen will work, send us the property information with your Chef Request.

Yes, and we love these bookings. Families reserving three or more service dates may also qualify for preferred multi-day pricing and customized hospitality options.

Fine Dining services generally involve approximately 5–7 hours onsite, with exact timing depending on your guest count, menu, service level, and property.

Alcohol is not included, but we always provide still and sparkling water service with all bookings. We’re happy to make pairing recommendations for you to purchase independently and can refer you to appropriate licensed vendors when needed. We also offer a mocktail service add-on.

Unless specifically included in your proposal, pricing does not cover alcohol, outside event planning, specialty rentals or equipment Lotus Chefs does not own, venue permits or fees, childcare, deep cleaning outside the kitchen and dining areas, or additional service hours beyond your scheduled experience.

Yes. Lotus Chefs serves private homes, vacation rentals, and appropriate venues throughout Maui. Travel fees vary based on service location and logistics.

We accept reservations up to ten months out (for larger parties or weddings), or up to one week before service, pending availability. Two to three months’ advance notice is greatly appreciated, but we will always do our best to honor all requests. 

We operate as private chefs rather than caterers, and generally work with more intimate groups, such as elopements, microweddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers. Please contact us to see if we can accommodate your event.

Absolutely. We have a full Family-Style menu that allows for a more relaxed atmosphere, simpler preparations, larger portions, and room for the whole family to enjoy at their own pace. 

Your table is waiting.

Maybe you’re celebrating something extraordinary.

Maybe everyone you love is finally on the same island at the same time.

Or maybe a beautiful dinner, prepared just for you, is reason enough.

Tell us about your gathering, where you’ll be staying, what you love to eat, and anything you’re dreaming up for the evening.

We’ll take it from there.

Send a Chef Request

No commitment required. Your request simply gives us enough information to recommend the right service and send you our current Fine Dining Guide, menus, and pricing.