Chef Anon Shine

Private Chef In Waimea

I am a life long Artist and self-taught Wholistic Chef. I have been working professionally as a caterer, planning and executing my own menus for 13 years. I put my artistry into my cooking imbuing it with a beauty inspired by the seasonal bounty of the Big Island. As a native to this island I have a deep connection to Her seasons, however subtle. Using locally sourced, organic ingredients I create inspired meals that are as delicious as they are heart, soul and body nourishing.

For me, cooking is...

an art form and a way of life.

I learned to cook at...

the school of passion, creativity and first hand experience.

A cooking secret...

I absolutely love what I do; working with food as a meaningful art form and enriching the lives of those I share my creations with.

My menus

Best of the Big Island

STARTER

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Keawe smoked Kalua Pork Bites w Pineapple Pico de gallo and Kona Avocado Crema on Taro Crisps

Seared Ahi Sashimi on Uala (Hawaiian Sweet Potato) Crisps, Kona Avocado, Sweet Chili- Tahitian Lime Aioli

Cucumber Crudités with Macadamia Nut- Artichoke- Herb Paté

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy Big Island Chopped Salad with Honey-Sesame Vinaigrette, Edamame and Toasted Macadamia Nuts

Big Island Caesar with JA Farms Baby Romaine Tahitian Lime Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Macadamia ‘Crutons’

JA Farms Baby Arugula Salad with Candied Macadamia, Roasted Beets, Chickpeas and Feta Cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Miso-Butter Braises Short Ribs, Parmesan Risotto, Hamakua Alii Mushrooms, Local Sweet Corn, Grilled Broccolini, Micro Herb and Honda Tomato Garnish

Black Sesame- Macadamia Crusted Mahi-Mahi, Tropical Salsa, Coconut- Lemongrass- Kaffir Lime Beurre Blanc, Grilled Asparagus, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Micro Herb Garnish

Keawe Smoked Kalua Pork and Sweet Local Cabbage, Lomi Tomato Relish, 'Ōlena Scented Fluffy Rice, Uala (Hawaiian Sweet Potato) and Coconut Cream Puree, Green Onion Curls

DESSERT

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Tropical Delights Sundae w Hand Whipped Cream, Seasonal Fruits and Locally Made Haupia (Coconut Cream) Ice cream

Chocolate Lovers Sundae with Kona Coffee Mud Pie Ice Cream, Hand Whipped Cream and Caramel- Macadamia Tart

Mauka (mountain) to Makai (ocean); Italian Inspired

STARTER

All inclusive

Macadamia Nut Pesto, Seasonal Veggie Crudité, Shaved Parmesan

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Ahi Tartar, Breadfruit Sourdough Crostini, Rainbow Raddish, Micro-Green Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Ono Seared in Beef Tallow, Garden Fresh Arrabiata Sauce, Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil, Shaved Parmesan, Fresh Herb Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Coconut Tiramisu

Mauka (mountain) to Makai (ocean); French Inspired

STARTER

All inclusive

Garlic-Butter Kaua'i Prawns, Pea Shoots

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Waimea Baby Romain, Kona Avocado, Local Citrus Supremes, Rainbow Radish Slaw, Fresh Herbs, Lemon Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Wilted Baby Greens, Micro-Herb Salad, Fresh Lemon

DESSERT

All inclusive

Gluten Free Coconut Short Cake with Fresh Whipped Local Vanilla Bean Cream, Seasonal Fruit and Lilikoi Butter

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Chef Anon's reviews

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43 services

Anon was amazing. We chose her because of her emphasis on local ingredients, and she did not disappoint. The prep, engagement, presentation and delicious meal were amazing. Highly recommend Anon for your next event!

Chef Anon put together a fabulous dinner and brunch! The house we rented had issues with the grill and the oven, but Chef Anon handled it with grace and efficiency. What a wonderful experience we had and I would highly recommend Chef Anon!

Chef Anon created a terrific birthday dinner with fresh, local ingredients that provided a true taste of Hawaii. Thank you for such a memorable meal!

Chef Anon and her assistant were wonderful to work with! We would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a special private chef experience!!

Had a fantastic experience with chef Anon. She arrived Parcher arrival and begin preparing our delicious meal, which was filled with vibrant colors, full flavors, and thoughtful anecdotes to accompany each dish. Everything was tailored to local Hawaiian ingredients with my family. Greatly appreciated. She also added a special spend each dish to combine fusion an Asian flavors. Afterwords her and her assistant clean up the kitchen diligently and left no work for us afterwards. We’re definitely you take a chef and because of Anon again!

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Chef Anon Shine was very professional and prepared an incredible meal (fine tuning each course for some of our guests) that was presented beautifully and tasted even better! We will absolutely be reaching out again!

Chef Anon was amazing! She cooked us a beautiful private dinner to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary. She was friendly and professional and we all agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. We loved her passion for cooking with local ingredients and have been talking about her food every day since we ate it. I would highly recommend her and will definitely be reaching out to her if we’re lucky enough to visit the Big Island again.

Anon is a magnificent, creative and talented chef! Highly recommend

Fresh, delicious food by a friendly, understanding, and talented Chef. We would return to Hawaii just to eat her food!

Chef Anon was absolutely amazing! She listened to what our favorite dishes were and then added a local Hawaii flavor to all of it! She was very responsive to every question I had before arriving to our destination and she was so sweet when we met in person. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to hire a personal chef or for catering!

Amazing