Personal Chef
catering
special Dietary Request
meal Prep & Delivery
Farm Fit Program
Personal Chef
catering
special Dietary Request
meal Prep & Delivery
Farm Fit Program
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Our Mo'olelo (Story) Executive Chef and Owner, Mark D., is alumni of Johnson & Whales Culinary Arts School. He completed his culinary internships in Denver, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Osaka, Japan. Through travels, he has opened up many successful businesses across the mainland: California, Iowa, Nevada, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Minnesota. One of his culinary highlights was being a personal chef to several players on the Denver Broncos during the 2009-2013 NFL season, (even though he's a die hard Oakland Fan!). Upon his return home to Hawaii, Chef Mark was inspired to create a locally based nutritional caterering & personal chef company that used the freshest locally grown products, straight from the 'aina/farm to the customers table. Farm to Table 808 was established on January 1st, 2014. "Farm. Fish. Hunt. Cook" is his mantra. He specializes in nutritional pre prepped meals to meet diverse dietary needs, catering all kine size events (parties, fundraisers, and weddings) and personal chef services. Chef Mark is looking to open up a bistro soon! Chef Mark has also helped open and consult for many local restaurants including: Genius Lounge, The Mix, Arm Bar, Square Barrels, Monkey Pod, and The Crown to name a few. Other accolades include: 2003- Taste of Colorado-Best Green Chili-Denver, Colorado 2007- Westword News-Hawaiian Chef brings “Aloha to Mile High Stadium”- Denver, Colorado 2009- Coors Field- Silver Bullet Award, Best Original Burger-Denver, Colorado Our Kuleana Growing up as a keiki in Aiea, Chef Mark was influenced by his fisherman and popular local Hawaiian musician pops Andy Llanos, His mother instilled his hard work ethic which still motivates him today. Many of his family members grew up in the Plantation Era and worked on Kahuku Farms and Kahuku Sugar Mill. As he grew older, he kept his family's roots close, developing a deep passion for Hawaiian history, culture, and it's future. As a part of his kuleana, Chef Mark established H20 (Helping Hawaii's Ohana) in March 2014. The project's main goal is to donate time, help, and money to local families in need. Today, H20 has helped over 15 families move into homes and pay bills. H20 also delivered over 156 meals to individuals without a home during Thanksgiving in 2015 from Makaha to Ka'awa. He continues to deliver free hot meals and accessories to those in need on a regular basis from H20 fundraising. This year, Chef Mark restarted his pop up dinner fundraiser series hosted monthly at Bayer Estates in Aina Haina and other venues through out the island. Proceeds of are donated to local organizations and causes. Past pop up dinner themes include: Masquerade Ball, Summer Kick-off, and Back to the 80s. These Pop up events are posted on Instagram, FB, and Twitter. If you know a person or family in need, would like to volunteer your time, or donate goods, please send us a message. Our Hui Chef Mark is constantly on the hunt for the freshest locally grown products from the 'aina, as well as businesses and partnerships that share the same aloha and malama for Hawai'i nei. Mahalo for these local businesses for their support: -Kanaka Solutions -Aloha Event DJ -Hawaii Elite MMA -Airbrush Hawaii -Keith Uehara Wedding Photography -Hawaii's House Call Chiros -Kahuku Farms -Sugarland Farms -Kunia Farms -Wailua Farms |
Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:00pm Friday & Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm Sunday Open only for meal prep delivery 7:00am-12noon |
Wedding & Special Event Catering Service Styles
When you think of a catered event, do you think of a group of people rushing to a buffet table with tin foil pans of lukewarm food? Not anymore, because there are a number of great catering service styles to choose from. Many of our clients incorporate more than one style for their event.
Find out which catering service styles are best for you event.
Butler Passing
A classy name for a classy service style. Butler passing refers to wait staff carrying around trays of food items and/or beverages directly to guests. Passing a specialty cocktail or sparkling wine works great as well and provides a touch of class to any event.
Butler passing adds a special touch of elegance as a pre-function touch. Having your guests met upon arrival and served hors d’oeuvres by waiters is always a great start to a special event. It will keep people from rushing to the main event.
Stations
Stations are a fantastic set up to make your event interesting and encourage guest interaction. With a variety of stations, attendees can move around the event, looking forward to what's next. Consider an "around the world" station set up with food items influenced by different regions.
Action Stations
Take it up a notch with "dinner and a show". An action station is a station set up where items are prepared to order. Action stations not only provide a fresh and customizable product for your guests but are also engaging entertainment. Many items can be partially prepared requiring a quick prep finish to avoid waiting times.
Self-Serve Buffets
With this set up food items are lined up on a linear table set where guests proceed through and take what they want. A possible down-side of this service style is the potential of running out of some food items before everyone getting through the service line.
Portion-Controlled Buffets
Food items are lined up and some or all buffet items are served by attendants while guests proceed through. This type of service is effective to control food portions and ensure that everyone gets served before any items potentially run out. Make sure to open up the buffet after everyone has been served for anyone who would like to return for more.
Plated
This is a high level of service where each guest is served their meal individually. This style of service is labor intensive; it requires a waiter for every three tables on average as well as additional staffing to pre-set tables, to plate up the food and to clean up. Ensuring that all guests are served before the food gets cold can be challenging, especially for larger groups. Plated events are typically done with china plates, stainless flatware, glassware, and linen napkins.
Family Style - Farm to Table 808 most requested
While similar to a plated sit-down dinner, family style events are less formal and are great for fostering guest interaction. Guests are seated at banquet tables and food is served by the wait staff. Instead of individual plates, the food comes on large platters and is placed in the middle of the table. Guests help themselves and decide which items they want and how much. Instead of traditional banquet round tables, use rectangular tables with unique (rustic) table covers and décor.
Personal Chef for the day
We offer to entertain guests with a delicious fine dining experience created by your very own personable chef. Be the host or hostess with the mostest without lifting a finger in the kitchen! Farm to Table 808's Chef Mark offers
4-7 course meals (which includes; wine & bartender service, serving staff, set up & clean up), cooking classes (basic-experienced), nutritional & healthy living meal prepping, and private chef services.
Customers Reviews:
"I loved the experience with Chef Mark!!! He was awesome and made our 5 yr anniversary special and perfect with his cooking and great personality!! I would recommend this experience to everyone."
Romantic Dinner for Two
Cristin D
"It was a very nice experience, this was a surprise for my wife for our anniversary and she loved it, we were very satisfied with everything. Thank you Farm to Table 808 very much! "
Personal Chef for an Evening
Jose M
Great gift idea! Fun experience that is unique and thoughtful for someone who knows how to cook or someone who is looking for an introduction to cooking. The chef is outgoing, friendly and excited about partaking in all the aspects that go in to the dishes".
Personal Nutrition Chef
Olivia B
Thanks Chef Mark for pushing me and my friends to live a healthier life! Having a personal nutritional chef, freshly made meals delivered, and a personal trainer 3 times a week. What a great deal! I went from a size 16 to a size 10 just in with those 10 weeks. My girlfriend's and I are really thankful..
Highlight
Imagine some of the finest dining and food prepared with locally bought ingredients, all in the comforts of your own home!
Work with your private chef to create your dream meal, then sit back with friends or family and relax while your Chef Mark prepares and serves you a truly memorable meal. Or, if you're up for it, lend a helping hand in the kitchen and learn a few things while you're at it.
Points of Consideration for Each Service Style
Special Dietary Request
You probably have noticed that more and more attendees demand special menu items to accommodate food allergies or sensitivities. More importantly, you need to determine if your caterer offers food selections that meet those special dietary demands. Here at Farm to Table 808, Chef Mark specializes in Sports Nutrition, which 90% of our business consist.
Here are the most common types of special dietary demands.
Vegetarian (216 orders since 2014)
Hot and cold vegetarian menu items which includes dedicated vegetarian meals as well as modifications made to existing meals to make them more vegetarian friendly. Farm to Table 808 offers a custom menu making and will work with you if you need changes for other menu options to make them vegetarian friendly.
Vegan (308 orders since 2014)
Besides excluding meats, a vegan diet also excludes eggs, dairy products or any other food that comes from animals (i.e. broth). Vegan menu options containing no meat or other animal products will be far fewer than for vegetarian requests.
Nut Allergies (2 orders since 2014)
When there are meeting attendees with nut allergy, let us know and request that we serve only items on your buffets that exclude the allergen.
Gluten Free/Gluten Friendly (286 orders since 2014)
Farm to Table 808 offers a gluten free menu and will substitute any request. All menu items are made from scratch, minimal cross-contact with allergens can occur. For any attendees with severe gluten intolerance, separate gluten free meal boxes are available.
Kosher Style (1 order since 2014)
Kosher style food is not kosher but is a type of food that could be kosher. It does not contain pork products or shellfish or both meat and milk. Menus fitting this profile are plentiful so just let Chef Mark know if this is important to you.
Heart Healthy (474 orders since 2014)
Farm to Table 808 has an extensive selection of heart healthy entrées, sides, salad dressings and desserts. These items are wonderful tasting options for everyone to enjoy so be sure to include heart healthy m in your menu mix.
Chef Mark offers a great selection of healthy heart menu options and can personalize to fit your special dietary needs. That include the entire spectrum from breakfast, entrées, sandwiches, and Executive Day Packages over to box lunches, a heart healthy Holiday Turkey Buffet and smart, healthy dessert choices.
Farm Fitness Program
Are you seeking to look and feel good for the New Year, looking to live a healthier life-style or thinking you want to get back in the gym? Well you can!
Chef Mark specializes in Sport Nutrition & Special Diets and is determined to make the most of your healthy lifestyle fit for your schedule.
Farm Fitness Program is based off of smart healthy clean eating fresh prepped meals delivered to your home, work or gym 3 times per week. Our Personal Trainer will guide you to motivational exercises 3 times per week for 1 hour per workout session. Workout times vary and start as early as 5am.
We offer the 4 Week Weight Loss Challenge, 8 Week Fitness Trainer, and 12 Week Healthy Life Style. These programs are based off Keto, Vegan & Paleo.
What you can expect:
-Weight will be monitored weekly, and if needed adjustments to diet will be altered to meet your goals.
-Weekly consultations/ check-ins can be conducted over phone or in person.
-Each week a new menu will be emailed or texted on Sunday for the following week. Please confirm food allergies and best time for delivery. Per day, you'll receive breakfast, lunch, dinner and a allowance snack for the first month.
Meals are delivered 3 times per week, because we assure best quality freshness in our meals.
(Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sun 7am- 12pm)
Pricing includes Personal Trainer & Meal Prep Delivery
30 Week Weight Loss Challenge $808.00 $600.00 Ala Carte meal prep only & delivery
60 Week Fitness Trainer $1400.00 $1200.00
90 Week Healthy Life Style $1800.00 $1500.00
*Local Athletes, Competitors, Fighters & Surfers. Please contact 808.265.8253 for special rates & sponsorship.
Educators, Veterans, and Kapuna 60+ yrs young FREE DELIVERY any part of the island.
To set up a FREE consultation or any questions please contact Chef Mark @ 808.265.8253 or Email: farmtotable808@gmail.com/farmtotable808.com
Don't live in Hawaii, but need a Dietary Plan? Chef Mark will personally write and create a dietary plan that will accommodate your needs and accomplish your goals for $30 per month. (turn around time: 48 hrs)
We accept all major credit cards & debit cards, for plans over 2 months Bi-monthly payments are available. Contact 808.265.8253 or farmtotable808@gmail.com for info
HOW IT WORKS?
1) Add your email address to our box, we'll send you our Farm Fitness Questionnaire, to help Chef Mark get a inside scoop on your past dietary life-style.
2) Consultation, either over the phone, in person, or google hangout. Chef Mark will discuss your options on food intake, meal plan, and goals.
3) Choose your Farm Fitness Program
4) Set up your account, Day to start, time for deliveries and any other special request.
5) Chef Mark will contact you weekly to make sure your moving to your goal.
(**Note this program are for people who are seriously on wanting to get into shape and live a healthier life style, weekly check ups & consultations we be revised to help keep you on track and to reach your goals.)
Our Hui:
Hawaii Elite MMA & Fitness
Kanaka Solutions
Airbrush Hawaii
Honolulu Club
H2O - Helping Hawaii's Ohana
Aloha Alkaline Water
Kahuku Farms
Sugarland Farms
Wailua Farms
Pearl Harbor Shipyard
Kaneohe Marine Base
Hickam Air Force Base
When you think of a catered event, do you think of a group of people rushing to a buffet table with tin foil pans of lukewarm food? Not anymore, because there are a number of great catering service styles to choose from. Many of our clients incorporate more than one style for their event.
Find out which catering service styles are best for you event.
Butler Passing
A classy name for a classy service style. Butler passing refers to wait staff carrying around trays of food items and/or beverages directly to guests. Passing a specialty cocktail or sparkling wine works great as well and provides a touch of class to any event.
Butler passing adds a special touch of elegance as a pre-function touch. Having your guests met upon arrival and served hors d’oeuvres by waiters is always a great start to a special event. It will keep people from rushing to the main event.
Stations
Stations are a fantastic set up to make your event interesting and encourage guest interaction. With a variety of stations, attendees can move around the event, looking forward to what's next. Consider an "around the world" station set up with food items influenced by different regions.
Action Stations
Take it up a notch with "dinner and a show". An action station is a station set up where items are prepared to order. Action stations not only provide a fresh and customizable product for your guests but are also engaging entertainment. Many items can be partially prepared requiring a quick prep finish to avoid waiting times.
Self-Serve Buffets
With this set up food items are lined up on a linear table set where guests proceed through and take what they want. A possible down-side of this service style is the potential of running out of some food items before everyone getting through the service line.
Portion-Controlled Buffets
Food items are lined up and some or all buffet items are served by attendants while guests proceed through. This type of service is effective to control food portions and ensure that everyone gets served before any items potentially run out. Make sure to open up the buffet after everyone has been served for anyone who would like to return for more.
Plated
This is a high level of service where each guest is served their meal individually. This style of service is labor intensive; it requires a waiter for every three tables on average as well as additional staffing to pre-set tables, to plate up the food and to clean up. Ensuring that all guests are served before the food gets cold can be challenging, especially for larger groups. Plated events are typically done with china plates, stainless flatware, glassware, and linen napkins.
Family Style - Farm to Table 808 most requested
While similar to a plated sit-down dinner, family style events are less formal and are great for fostering guest interaction. Guests are seated at banquet tables and food is served by the wait staff. Instead of individual plates, the food comes on large platters and is placed in the middle of the table. Guests help themselves and decide which items they want and how much. Instead of traditional banquet round tables, use rectangular tables with unique (rustic) table covers and décor.
Personal Chef for the day
We offer to entertain guests with a delicious fine dining experience created by your very own personable chef. Be the host or hostess with the mostest without lifting a finger in the kitchen! Farm to Table 808's Chef Mark offers
4-7 course meals (which includes; wine & bartender service, serving staff, set up & clean up), cooking classes (basic-experienced), nutritional & healthy living meal prepping, and private chef services.
Customers Reviews:
"I loved the experience with Chef Mark!!! He was awesome and made our 5 yr anniversary special and perfect with his cooking and great personality!! I would recommend this experience to everyone."
Romantic Dinner for Two
Cristin D
"It was a very nice experience, this was a surprise for my wife for our anniversary and she loved it, we were very satisfied with everything. Thank you Farm to Table 808 very much! "
Personal Chef for an Evening
Jose M
Great gift idea! Fun experience that is unique and thoughtful for someone who knows how to cook or someone who is looking for an introduction to cooking. The chef is outgoing, friendly and excited about partaking in all the aspects that go in to the dishes".
Personal Nutrition Chef
Olivia B
Thanks Chef Mark for pushing me and my friends to live a healthier life! Having a personal nutritional chef, freshly made meals delivered, and a personal trainer 3 times a week. What a great deal! I went from a size 16 to a size 10 just in with those 10 weeks. My girlfriend's and I are really thankful..
Highlight
Imagine some of the finest dining and food prepared with locally bought ingredients, all in the comforts of your own home!
Work with your private chef to create your dream meal, then sit back with friends or family and relax while your Chef Mark prepares and serves you a truly memorable meal. Or, if you're up for it, lend a helping hand in the kitchen and learn a few things while you're at it.
Points of Consideration for Each Service Style
- What’s the mood that you would like to set for the event (formal, relaxed, interactive)?
- How long will the event last?
- Are you providing a full meal or merely hors d’ oeuvres?
- What’s your budget (plated events and action stations are more labor intensive and hence more costly)?
Special Dietary Request
You probably have noticed that more and more attendees demand special menu items to accommodate food allergies or sensitivities. More importantly, you need to determine if your caterer offers food selections that meet those special dietary demands. Here at Farm to Table 808, Chef Mark specializes in Sports Nutrition, which 90% of our business consist.
Here are the most common types of special dietary demands.
Vegetarian (216 orders since 2014)
Hot and cold vegetarian menu items which includes dedicated vegetarian meals as well as modifications made to existing meals to make them more vegetarian friendly. Farm to Table 808 offers a custom menu making and will work with you if you need changes for other menu options to make them vegetarian friendly.
Vegan (308 orders since 2014)
Besides excluding meats, a vegan diet also excludes eggs, dairy products or any other food that comes from animals (i.e. broth). Vegan menu options containing no meat or other animal products will be far fewer than for vegetarian requests.
Nut Allergies (2 orders since 2014)
When there are meeting attendees with nut allergy, let us know and request that we serve only items on your buffets that exclude the allergen.
Gluten Free/Gluten Friendly (286 orders since 2014)
Farm to Table 808 offers a gluten free menu and will substitute any request. All menu items are made from scratch, minimal cross-contact with allergens can occur. For any attendees with severe gluten intolerance, separate gluten free meal boxes are available.
Kosher Style (1 order since 2014)
Kosher style food is not kosher but is a type of food that could be kosher. It does not contain pork products or shellfish or both meat and milk. Menus fitting this profile are plentiful so just let Chef Mark know if this is important to you.
Heart Healthy (474 orders since 2014)
Farm to Table 808 has an extensive selection of heart healthy entrées, sides, salad dressings and desserts. These items are wonderful tasting options for everyone to enjoy so be sure to include heart healthy m in your menu mix.
Chef Mark offers a great selection of healthy heart menu options and can personalize to fit your special dietary needs. That include the entire spectrum from breakfast, entrées, sandwiches, and Executive Day Packages over to box lunches, a heart healthy Holiday Turkey Buffet and smart, healthy dessert choices.
Farm Fitness Program
Are you seeking to look and feel good for the New Year, looking to live a healthier life-style or thinking you want to get back in the gym? Well you can!
Chef Mark specializes in Sport Nutrition & Special Diets and is determined to make the most of your healthy lifestyle fit for your schedule.
Farm Fitness Program is based off of smart healthy clean eating fresh prepped meals delivered to your home, work or gym 3 times per week. Our Personal Trainer will guide you to motivational exercises 3 times per week for 1 hour per workout session. Workout times vary and start as early as 5am.
We offer the 4 Week Weight Loss Challenge, 8 Week Fitness Trainer, and 12 Week Healthy Life Style. These programs are based off Keto, Vegan & Paleo.
What you can expect:
-Weight will be monitored weekly, and if needed adjustments to diet will be altered to meet your goals.
-Weekly consultations/ check-ins can be conducted over phone or in person.
-Each week a new menu will be emailed or texted on Sunday for the following week. Please confirm food allergies and best time for delivery. Per day, you'll receive breakfast, lunch, dinner and a allowance snack for the first month.
Meals are delivered 3 times per week, because we assure best quality freshness in our meals.
(Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sun 7am- 12pm)
Pricing includes Personal Trainer & Meal Prep Delivery
30 Week Weight Loss Challenge $808.00 $600.00 Ala Carte meal prep only & delivery
60 Week Fitness Trainer $1400.00 $1200.00
90 Week Healthy Life Style $1800.00 $1500.00
*Local Athletes, Competitors, Fighters & Surfers. Please contact 808.265.8253 for special rates & sponsorship.
Educators, Veterans, and Kapuna 60+ yrs young FREE DELIVERY any part of the island.
To set up a FREE consultation or any questions please contact Chef Mark @ 808.265.8253 or Email: farmtotable808@gmail.com/farmtotable808.com
Don't live in Hawaii, but need a Dietary Plan? Chef Mark will personally write and create a dietary plan that will accommodate your needs and accomplish your goals for $30 per month. (turn around time: 48 hrs)
We accept all major credit cards & debit cards, for plans over 2 months Bi-monthly payments are available. Contact 808.265.8253 or farmtotable808@gmail.com for info
HOW IT WORKS?
1) Add your email address to our box, we'll send you our Farm Fitness Questionnaire, to help Chef Mark get a inside scoop on your past dietary life-style.
2) Consultation, either over the phone, in person, or google hangout. Chef Mark will discuss your options on food intake, meal plan, and goals.
3) Choose your Farm Fitness Program
4) Set up your account, Day to start, time for deliveries and any other special request.
5) Chef Mark will contact you weekly to make sure your moving to your goal.
(**Note this program are for people who are seriously on wanting to get into shape and live a healthier life style, weekly check ups & consultations we be revised to help keep you on track and to reach your goals.)
Our Hui:
Hawaii Elite MMA & Fitness
Kanaka Solutions
Airbrush Hawaii
Honolulu Club
H2O - Helping Hawaii's Ohana
Aloha Alkaline Water
Kahuku Farms
Sugarland Farms
Wailua Farms
Pearl Harbor Shipyard
Kaneohe Marine Base
Hickam Air Force Base
Chef Mark Owner & Exec. Nutrition Chef |
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