EVENT CATERING + COOKING SCHOOL
FARM TO TABLE
Experience a different kind of luxury—one grown from the ground up. Led by Chef Justine Ma, Bougie Farmer offers elevated farm-to-table experiences that honor the land, the season, and the people gathered around the table. Join us on our farm in Keaʻau or let us bring the experience to you.
Want to stop by our farm?
Experience the Bougie Farmer life firsthand on our one-acre farm in Keaʻau, Hawaiʻi. Each reservation includes a guided farm tour, a sustainable brunch or dinner, and the option to add-on a cooking class to your meal hosted on our open-air lanai.
Located approximately 35 minutes from Hilo Airport (ITO), our experiences are available by reservation only—we do not accept walk-ins, mahalo!
WHAT WE OFFER
Bougie Farmer invites guests to slow down, gather, and experience a version of luxury rooted in authenticity, sustainability, and connection.
Our philosophy is simple.
True abundance comes not from excess, but from access—
to fresh ingredients, skilled craftsmanship, meaningful experiences, and the people we share them with.
Experience our farm to table catering services for your next celebration and we'll provide customized menus that focus on sustainability, zero-waste and small batch recipes from scratch. We cater intimate weddings, celebrations, brand activations/collaborations for any party size up to 100 guests.
Guests have the option to book a micro-experience for up to 20 guests directly on our one acre farm in Keaau Hawaii on the Big Island of Hawaii or for larger parties, we can offer services at your venue or residence. Wherever you choose, we will prioritize sustainability and locality to ensure that every dish reflects our commitment to quality, taste, and hospitality.
Chef Justine Ma
Raised in the city and rooted in Hawaiʻi, Chef Justine Ma's approach to hospitality is shaped by her unique journey as an educator, farmer, world traveler, and lifelong student of holistic wellness. Her work is guided by the belief that food is more than nourishment—it is an opportunity to cultivate connection, honor the land, and create meaningful experiences that feed both body and soul.
With over 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Justine has cooked alongside some of the industry's most celebrated chefs through the James Beard Foundation and national television productions. Through Bougie Farmer, she brings together the artistry of elevated farm-to-table dining with the principles of sustainable agriculture, intentional living, and authentic hospitality.
Chef Justine's culinary journey has been featured on
Food Network's Chopped and Amazon Prime's America's Test Kitchen where audiences can experience her passion for seasonal ingredients, storytelling, and her process while crafting unforgettable meals.
TESTIMONIALS
Discover what our clients have to say.
Betsy Tranquilli
"Chef Justine made the most incredible ‘ulu butter risotto for my husband and I as an anniversary dinner. The creativity of her thinking and her execution as a chef is top-notch. We are lucky to have someone on island like Justine to take advantage of all the abundance in agriculture in such delicious ways. I couldn’t recommend her more!"
Eileen Snow
"I recently had the pleasure of taking a cooking class with Chef Justine Ma at her farm on the Big Island. Justine has a wonderful way of teaching, and really includes her students in hands-on learning. She is patient and super knowledgeable. I came away with recipes and a working knowledge of how to make dumplings! I’m thankful Justine shared her family tradition with us. I enjoyed learning about her farm and everything she’s done to build a it literally from scratch. Chef Ma is one motivated woman!"
Nui Browning
"Justine caters exquisite experiences with delicious, locally sourced fare, much of which she grows herself. Aside from her delicious food, she is lots of fun to be with which makes her cooking classes, and small group events extra special! Highly recommend!"
Briana Williams
"What a beautiful time! This was my SECOND farm to table experience with Justine and definitely will not be the last. She is so knowledgeable, patient and easy to learn from. Her experiences are always the highlights of my weekend trips to Hilo-side. Cannot recommend Chef Justine enough!"
Rachel Frederick
"The experience Justine provided at our event was top shelf. As a Vegan she made sure to that my plate was stunning, she didn’t just give me a salad or a replacement meal, but she created a plant based twin! She knew how important it was to honor my dietary needs and not miss on flavor or presentation. I highly respect her for celebration catering or retreats, not many chefs would even try. Highly impressed!"
CONTACT US
For catering, private chef services, or cooking class quotes, please go to the service pages and fill out the form under that category.
We are available for services primarily in Hawaii and open to other locations. Please include your address or venue to see if we can accommodate your requests.
Have a question or want to learn more about our services? Reach out.