How do I book a private chef experience?

You can book the experience, titled Smoked Island Flavors by Chef Evan, directly on Airbnb, or call us at (808) 437-0006 to arrange a date. Either way, Chef Evan comes to your vacation rental or home and cooks on-site.

Do you come to my vacation rental anywhere on the Big Island?

Yes. We are based in Hilo and travel the whole island, including Kailua-Kona, Waimea and the Kohala coast, to cook at your rental or home. Travel fees may apply outside the Hilo area.

What kind of food does the private chef serve?

Chef Evan specializes in smoked meats, plate lunches and island flavors, all cooked fresh on-site. Menus are tailored to your group, your kitchen setup and any dietary needs.

Is the private chef only for visitors?

No. While it is a favorite for visitors staying in vacation rentals, locals book Chef Evan for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions at home too.

Private Chef on Hawai'i Island | Big Island Smokehouse

Some meals you remember for the rest of the trip. Big Island Smokehouse brings a private chef experience straight to your vacation rental or home, where Chef Evan Salvador-Stevens cooks for your group right in your own kitchen. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America and a featured chef at the 2026 Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival, Chef Evan turns a quiet evening in your rental into the highlight of your Hawai'i stay.

This is hands-on, in-home dining the way it should be: smoked meats, plate lunches and island flavors cooked fresh on-site while you relax, pour a drink and watch the smoke do its thing. The Airbnb experience is titled Smoked Island Flavors by Chef Evan, and you can book it in a couple of taps or call us directly to lock in a date.

What the Experience Includes

Chef Evan cooking on-site at your rental or home
Slow-smoked meats, homemade sausage, and huli huli chicken
Plate lunches, rice, signature mac salad, and island-style sides
A menu tailored to your group size, kitchen setup, and dietary needs
Setup, serving, and a relaxed, story-filled evening

Perfect For

Visitors in Vacation Rentals

Skip the crowded restaurant waitlist. Gather everyone around the table in your own rental and let the food come to you, fresh off the smoke.

Special Occasions

Birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, family reunions. A private chef makes the night feel like an event without anyone lifting a finger.

Locals Celebrating at Home

You do not have to be a visitor. Island families book Chef Evan to cook for milestone dinners and gatherings right at home.

Why Guests Choose Chef Evan

Chef Evan is CIA-trained and was a featured chef at the 2026 Hawai'i Food & Wine Festival. We are humbled to hold a 5.0-star rating on Google and to have cooked for 500+ events across the island. Every plate is made with the same care, whether it is a festival stage or a dinner for six in your living room.

Serving the Whole Island

Based in Hilo, we travel to rentals and homes across Hawai'i Island: Kailua-Kona, Waimea, the Kohala coast and Hāwī, Pahoa and Puna, Volcano, and Kahena. Travel fees may apply outside the Hilo area. Tell us where you are staying and we will make it work.

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