I cater to all dietary requirements, allergies, food preferences and ages. The whole menu can be customized to suit specific needs
We set a beautiful photogenic table and provide a memorable dining experience. Perfect for that special occasion, celebration or family holiday.
Aloha!
Born in Australia, Jacob grew up in the industry. His parents had Mexican restaurants for a 20 year period from 1985 in Torquay, Victoria.
"I used to stand on a wooden crate to do dishes in the restaurant when I was 10 and began cooking shifts at 14 years old"
He has explored, eaten and lived all over the world and spent several years cheffing central London. With London boasting such cultural diversity, he was able to hone his international culinary abilities but stills loves nothing more than cooking over coals for a great taco session with friends.
Jacob resides on Maui after a 14 year stint co owning and operating his restaurant "Avalanche" in the ski resort Mt. Hotham, Victoria, Australia.
Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this site and request to get on the "Pie List" or check Instagram for the days he bakes fresh, hot "Award Winning" hand held pot pies for lunch deliveries.
Set
Menu
5 courses
Create your own
dining experience
Choose one item
from each category on the
Tastes of Maui menu
below that all
guests receive
Pricing
1-4 guests $215 p/p
5+ guests $190 p/p
+4.71% Hawaii GE tax
Holidays subject to surcharge
Tastes of Maui
and beyond
5 courses - Choose one item from each category
Amuse Bouche
Fresh shucked oyster, house made peppercorn and chili bitters, smoked tomato, horseradish leaf, lemon (gf)
Grilled cheese caprese crostini with Kula tomato,
mozzarella, basil, balsamic (v)
Gin and beet cured salmon crostini, horseradish cream, asparagus, preserved lemon
(gf on request)
Shiitake cream and celeriac soup, truffle oil,
black garlic buttered toast (v)
Scallop ceviche in crispy wonton cup, avocado coconut creme, seasonal fruit salsa
Salad
Local greens, Ho family tomato, shaved cucumber, grilled artichoke heart, avocado dressing
(gf, df)
Papaya & chayote salad w/ nuoc cham dressing, fresh herbs, peanut, crispy onion, cherry tomato, green beans, lilikoi aioli (gf, df)
Arugula, parmesan crisp, grilled pear,
sunflower seeds, balsamic (gf)
Burrata, pomegranate, spring greens, pepitas,
evoo, black lava salt (gf)
Caesar salad, bacon, garlic croutons,
white anchovy, free range egg
Grilled apple, blue cheese, fig jam,
toasted walnut, salad greens (gf)
Appetizer
Pressed lamb shoulder, mint chutney, onion bhaji,
beet brined goat cheese
Yucatan braised pork, chorizo, poblano verde,
charred corn crème, cilantro, lime (gf)
Vietnamese sticky beef, glass noodle cake, young papaya, mint, togarashi, lemongrass shoyu glaze, ground peanut (gf on request)
Buttermilk fried chicken, pickled jicama & caraway slaw,
maple roasted carrot puree, spiced rum & orange butter
Seared day boat scallop, chorizo,
truffled cauliflower cream, roast red pepper (gf)
Panko fried fish of the day, papaya and chayote salad,
nuoc cham dressing, fresh herbs, cherry tomato,
crispy onion, green beans, lilikoi aioli
Grilled mahi, lobster mac and cheese croquette,
smoked paprika & lemon buerre blanc
Ahi poke, sesame, shoyu, avocado coconut cream, crisp nori, sushi rice, seasonal fruit salsa
(gf on request)
Zucchini and goats cheese croquettes,
sweet maui onion chilli jam, roast carrot puree (v)
Pulled jackfruit mole on crisp parmesan tostada,
pickled jicama, charred corn & red pepper salsa,
chipotle aioli, cilantro (v, gf)
Molokai sweet potato gnocchi, blue cheese cream,
baby spinach, candied walnut, sage (v)
Entree
24hr boneless beef short rib, scalloped potato, chimmichurri, broccolini, pearl onion, au jus (gf)
Big Island beef filet, asparagus, black garlic butter,
roast parsnip cream, au jus (gf)
Baby back pork ribs, mango BBQ sauce, mashed potato, rainbow slaw, charred corn creme (gf)
Lemon honey & thyme Chicken breast,
root vegetable compote, asparagus, lemon aioli, au jus (gf)
Sesame seared ahi, sweet potato puree, watercress, pickled lotus rootlets, w/ blood orange,
tamarind & black vinegar gastrique (gf,df)
Fish of the day, potato pave, béchamel,
oven dried tomato & preserved lemon gremolata, fried capers, fresh dill, (gf on request)
Fish of the day w/ shrimp, Goan coconut curry sauce, cardamom scented rice,
zucchini noodles, preserved lemon & mint, (gf,df)
Saffron ravioli, butternut squash, goat cheese,
sun dried tomato, sage butter, pine nut (v)
Truffled oyster mushroom risotto, panko crumbed asparagus, marsala sauce (v)
Dessert
Molten lava chocolate cake
whipped butterfly pea flower cream & fresh berries
(gf/df on request)
Mexican flan de queso, coffee caramel,
charred pineapple salsa (gf)
Passionfruit brûlée, fresh berries, pecan crumble,
scorched Italian meringue
Mango cheesecake, pistachio & macadamia dukkah,
mango ginger caramel (gf)
House made banana and brandy ice cream, mac nut brittle,
Hawaiian coconut haupia, white chocolate pot de creme (gf)
Sticky toffee pudding, macadamia caramel,
whipped ube cream, banana flambe
(gf on request)
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Chef's Table
6 course pre set menu
Truffled celery root mousse tartlet, hamachi crudo,
smoked celery, tobiko
Crisp prosciutto & papaya salad, fresh basil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, black salt tuile
(gf on request)
Kona Kampachi, candied salmon belly & yuca hash brown, shrimp bisque remoulade, preserved lemon
(gf on request)
Seared day boat scallop, oyster mushroom & chorizo risotto, marsala cream (gf)
Sous vide Hawaiian beef, Molokai sweet potato & coconut puree, pan fried green beans, red wine demi glaze (gf)
Dessert Trio
Molten Lava cake (gf on request)
Banana and brandy ice cream, mac nut brittle (gf)
Lemongrass Flan de queso, grilled pineapple salsa (gf)
Testimonials
"My family and I (8 people with multiple food allergies) had the amazing good fortune to hire Jake for our Xmas vacation in Hawaii. Its hard to find words to describe how pleased we were with his amazing talents, personality and his wife (Kendell).
Jake went to amazing lengths to meet our needs allergy wise and somehow, someway the taste and presentation was not compromised, in fact it was enhanced! We looked forward to each meal with excitement and anticipation.
On a scale of 1-10 it was a 22 and we hope he and Kendell come to visit us stateside and make some of those same dishes."
Frank Speno, NJ
"I have had the pleasure of enjoying all the amazing culinary creations Chef Evans has created for two really wonderful occasions. Chef Evans catered our Maui wedding as well as, was hired to design and prepare the menu for my Bridal shower. Chef makes some of the most amazing hot sauces, and crafts most everything from scratch. He is even a wonderful mixologist, need I say more? If you are looking for professional, yet charismatic, creative and all around great Chef, then he is your only option! Get ready for an incredible meal and experience. Thanks Jake!"
C. Martin, Maui
"I am a concierge at one of Maui’s 5 star resorts. Often times guests are wanting to enjoy a more original and unique experience while at the resort. I have worked multiple times with Chef Evans to organize what guests say “the best dinner they ever had!”. Customizing menu’s to all dietary restrictions and preferences, he has been and will continue to be my “go-to” for any guest looking to enjoy a fresh and custom experience. After all, I work at a 5 star resort and would offer our guests nothing but the best. I appreciate all of Chef’s efforts in taking such amazing care of our guests!"
Many Mahalos!
Camila Balmaceda
