


VOLUNTEER
Food Industry Only
Chef RX+ invites chefs, hospitality professionals, and culinary creatives who feel inspired to stay longer on the farm so they can connect with Hawaii’s food culture, and contribute to a growing community centered around sustainability, wellness, and handmade food.
Chef RX+ is ideal for:
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Chefs between gigs
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Culinary educators
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Food creatives and content makers
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Industry pros seeking rest and reconnection
How It Works
After booking your 2 night stay, you can extend your time on the farm by offering a workshop, cooking class, or collaborative farm dinner. In return, you’ll receive a discounted stay (50% off) or complimentary lodging, access to the farm kitchen, seasonal harvest, and a featured spotlight on our social media channels.
What You Can Offer
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Teach a Class
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Lead a hands-on cooking class around your signature dish, technique, or philosophy—open to locals, travelers, and fellow chefs.
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Host a Workshop
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From fermentation to pastry, pasta to preservation—share your specialty in a relaxed farm setting.
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Create a Farm Dinner (Complimentary Stay)
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Collaborate on a one-night-only tasting experience or family-style meal using ingredients from our land and local partners. We'll handle the invites—you bring the flavor.
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What You’ll Receive
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Discounted or complimentary extended stay (based on scope of contribution) in our off-grid tiny home for 1 industry guest (another guest may be added on if sharing a cabin or you can add-on family or friends during your stay, at cost)
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Access to our kitchen, garden and farm harvest
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Promotion on our social channels and newsletter
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Photos & content for your portfolio or brand
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A chance to connect with Hawaii’s food scene, explore new ingredients, recharge in a grounded space
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The opportunity to slow down, create, and connect with like-minded food lovers in Hawaii
Ready to Collaborate?
Come teach, create, and be nourished—with ALOHA. Perfect for chefs in transition, professionals seeking inspiration, or anyone in the industry who is dreaming of a soft landing in Hawaii.
To Apply:
Share a short proposal or idea when booking your 2 night (minimum) stay and we’ll reach out to determine if there is time on the schedule to co-create the experience with you. We'll need at least 3-4 months prior to your arrival to schedule an event, class or workshop.
Please include the following with your booking:
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Your background
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Any referrals
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What you'd like to offer (class, workshop, dinner) for up to 20 guests
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Any physical space, tools or ingredients needed (featured chef provides all ingredients)
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Turn your stay into a meaningful exchange.
After booking a 2 night stay on our farm, we offer a special opportunity to extend your experience in exchange for sharing your skills; basic weeding, feeding the animals, and cleaning. Interviews required for approval, referrals appreciated.
For $375, spend 6 nights, 7 days on the farm in the cabin (up to 1-2 people), and volunteer 8 hours for the volunteer package. Meals not included.
If you want to camp, it's $75 for the week. If you enjoy your stay, monthly pricing is available. Skill trade for carpentry work is available.
CHEF RX+
Goals
Communicate Your Vision
Sit down for a complimentary clarity or business session with Justine and share your ideas for the lifestyle you desire so she can help you achieve your goals.
Rest & Reset
Work Trade
Each week you'll volunteer for 8-10hrs on the farm and have the option to rest, reset and connect with the land however you want to spend the time.
Market Tours
Tailored to Your Taste
Save time, money and energy by joining Chef Justine Ma on island-wide adventures. You will connect with the land, learn about local food as well as seasonal fruits/veggies along the way.
Professional Staff
Optional Add-On
For our professional chefs, bakers, artists, and culinary experts, you have the option to offer a workshop or dinner experience during your stay for our Farm to Table Hawaii members. You'll collaborate with Chef Justine and curate an experience that reflects your expertise.