COOKING SCHOOL + EVENTS
FARM TO TABLE
Learn how to cook farm to table at our one acre farm on the Hilo side of Big Island of Hawaii, and eat like a pro under the guidance of Chef Justine Ma who is featured on Food Network and Amazon Prime!
Just here for a quick visit? Indulge in a world of culinary excellence with our signature, farm to table, multi-course meals on the lanai, and experience menus from our chef-in-residence, focused on sustainability and seasonality. One day cooking classes available too!
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Bougie Farmer Co. is dedicated to providing a one of a kind, hands-on cooking school experience (for up to 4 people) that focuses on sustainability, zero-waste and small batch recipes from scratch.
We also host intimate micro-weddings, celebrations, public cooking classes and brand activations for any party size up to 26 guests; prioritizing sustainability and locality by choosing to work with farmers in Hawaii for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients to ensure that every dish reflects our commitment to quality and taste.
Located in Kea'au, Hawaii - approx 30mins from Hilo and 2hrs from Kona.
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 creates 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!"
Kathini Meyers
"Chef Justine is nothing short of a culinary alchemist everything she makes is like a hug for your soul and she has the most amazing attention to detail in flavour and presentation! She sources beautiful local fare and whips it up into the most amazing creations! I love everything she creates and you can feel the love in all her work!"
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 this, not many chefs would even try. highly impressed!"
CONTACT US
Have a question or want to learn more about our services? Reach out.
For private rentals, please let us know potential dates, party size, type of service you're seeking (cooking class, farm tour, private meal, micro-weddings, honeymoon, celebration), and any specific requests.