Top Hawaii Food & Drink Classes

Embark an unforgettable sunset sail in Maui, leaving from Ka’anapali Beach. As the sun sinks into the gentle waves, leave the details to someone else while you enjoy mai tais, wine, and beer at the open bar, as well as a selection of appetizers. Experience a romantic happy hour at sea with drinks to get your Maui night started in style.

Discover how cacao is grown and chocolate is made on this immersive tour of Lydgate Farms in Kauai. Go on a guided tour of their botanical gardens to sample award-winning honey, vanilla beans, and lush tropical fruit. You will also learn all about cacao, see how it’s grown, taste its ripe fruit, and discover how to turn raw cacao seeds into delicious chocolate. Over the course of the experience, you’ll taste items like chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, apple bananas, and dark chocolate.

For travelers seeking more than surface-level activities, this immersive, small-group cacao farm experience at Honoli‘i Orchards offers a rare opportunity to go beyond the typical tasting tour and truly understand Hawaiian chocolate from the ground up. Led by a craft chocolate expert, this guided experience walks you through every step of the process—from harvest to fermentation to drying—answering all your questions along the way. It culminates in the most extensive craft chocolate tasting in the state, featuring 10 or more of Hawai‘i’s best single-origin bars, including award-winning selections. It's an authentic, educational, and flavorful way to connect with Hawaiian agriculture.

Build an indigenous Hawaiian imu, or oven, and cook dinner in it on this immersive experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn how to build this traditional underground oven and then make Hawaiian dishes including kalua pork, chicken, and vegetables. After everything is cooked, you’ll enjoy your Hawaiian feast for lunch on this unique cultural experience.

Savor Oʻahu beyond the beaches on a journey through the island’s scenic countryside. Begin at the legendary Dole Plantation, where you can stroll tropical gardens, snap photos, and indulge in iconic pineapple treats like fresh fruit and Dole Whip. Continue to Kō Hana Distillers for an inside look at Hawaii’s only cane-to-glass rum, crafted from heirloom sugarcane grown onsite. Guests 21 and over can sample premium rum or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, while younger guests and non-drinkers can treat themselves to Kō Hana’s house-made gelato. The day concludes at Coral Crater Adventure Park, where you can unwind, browse the shop, and take in the atmosphere of one of Oʻahu’s premier outdoor adventure destinations. Blending local flavors, island history, and scenic countryside views, this activity offers a refreshing look at a different side of Oʻahu.

If you’re looking for a fun experience that fuses fresh food and the passion of farm-to-fork practices, this Hilo Farm-to-Table Half-Day Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls is easy to fit into any day during your trip. Harvest your own food from the area’s grounds, and then prepare your meal in a barn overlooking Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea. Then, sit down to lunch and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

This hands-on cooking class showcases the historical and cultural significance of 4 much-loved dishes enjoyed by Hawaii's locals. You get hands-on training from a professional, local chef. Guests learn to cut fresh fish for poke, make perfect rice, and balance flavors for four local sauces. We discuss the important differences between local dishes and Hawaiian dishes.

Soar over the sparkling waters of Oahu, and check off a major Hawaii bucket-list item, on this small-group parasailing excursion in Waikiki. Hop aboard your boat; when it's your turn, soar up into the skies with one or two other people for five to eight minutes. Then, spend the rest of your time on the water admiring the scenery, and looking out for dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife.

Get a different perspective on Kauai, away from the beaches, with a small-group tour of a tropical farm on the island's east side. Learn about the history of beekeeping in the Hawaiian Islands, don a bee suit and see inside an active beehive, and taste fresh honey from the comb. This tour is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

You will learn how to make three different cocktails with Aloha paired with plenty of pupus and bites to snack on. We will go over some of the secrets and the science behind these delicious beverages by showing you how to do all your own muddling/mixing for your drinks. You will get to show off your skills to your family and friends when you return home from your trip to the islands!

Join us aboard the Malolo for drinks and appetizers as we cruise gently along the Maui coastline. Sit back, relax, socialize with friends and family and take in the spectacular Maui sunset on this sunset cocktail catamaran cruise.

Morning tranquility awaits at Rising Kona Coffee Farm, where coffee lovers get hands-on with their brew. Start with a tasting of chocolate-covered Kona peaberries before exploring the lush coffee trees with an expert guide. Learn to grind, bloom, and pour your own perfect cup of 100% Kona coffee, comparing brewing methods side by side. The experience culminates with goat feeding, surrounded by the farm's playful dwarf goats, making for delightful photo ops. Relax on the back deck with ocean views and savor the beauty of Kona, all while gaining skills to brew the perfect cup at home.

Discover three unique sides of Oʻahu in one convenient adventure from Waikīkī. Visit the iconic Dole Plantation, sample handcrafted spirits at Kō Hana Distillers, and soar through the jungle on a guided 3-zipline adventure at Coral Crater Adventure Park. The zipline course features three lines ranging from 300 to 1,000 feet in length, along with a state-of-the-art braking system that allows you to focus on the excitement and scenery while experienced guides handle the rest. With transportation included and a thoughtfully planned itinerary, this activity offers a fun and easy way to experience Oʻahu’s flavors, history, and outdoor adventure in a single day.

Oeno Winery is the only winery on Oahu and produces a range of red, white, Sangria, and dessert wines. On this tour learn about the winemaking process and different grapes used. Then, enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and sample six different Oeno wines. This is an ideal pick for wine lovers or anyone interested in Hawaii's wine culture.

Get an insider's perspective on the best spots for local Hawaiian food while zipping around on a bicycle on this small-group tour. Stop at a variety of different restaurants, bars, and cafes in the Diamond Head, and Kapahulu-Kaimuki neighborhoods, and sample local favorites such as poke, fish tacos, and shaved ice, accompanied by information on Hawaiian culinary traditions from your guide.

Admire a new perspective on the Hawaiian sunset while enjoying a delicious dinner and live entertainment during this evening cruise from Honolulu—perfect for those celebrating a special occasion in Oahu. Upon boarding your vessel, enjoy a welcome toast with "Champagne". Dine on a multi-course seafood and steak, then enjoy live music and traditional Hawaiian cultural performances.

Stop wasting money on expensive cafe drinks or settling for mediocre home brews. With this hands-on workshop at a working coffee farm, you'll learn to make professional-quality coffee at home with minimal equipment. An experienced barista teaches you three different brewing methods using the same beans, so you'll taste the dramatic differences technique makes. At the end, you'll walk away brewing better coffee than your local shop.

Experience the natural beauty of Kualoa Ranch on this exhilarating UTV tour through Oahu's Ka’a’awa Valley. Meet your guide and the rest of the group at Kualoa Ranch and learn about UTV safety before setting off on this unforgettable adventure. This excursion provides a unique opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Oahu beyond the typical resort and beach scenes. Next, follow your knowledgeable guide through a lush paradise, visiting iconic filming locations from Hollywood movies like *Jurassic Park*, where you'll conquer streams and muddy terrain to access remote areas. You'll feel like you're in your own adventure film as you journey along picturesque trails and wild hills. After a day of thrills, you'll return to the starting location. UTVs can accommodate groups of two to six people, depending on the number of children in your party.

The Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on the planet. On this small-group day-long nature tour with hotel pickup, experience the beauty of its black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you’re lucky, you spot Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the coast.

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

This Hawaii-meets-Germany cooking class is a three-in-one experience: You’ll leave with a new skill, a new flavor experience, and new knowledge. In a garden-like setting, you’ll bake a baumstriezel, aka chimney cake, over an open campfire. Learning about Hawaii’s relationship with Germany as the baumstriezels rise, you’ll bust out the butter and cinnamon-sugar to feast on your creations—an only-in-Hawaii experience.

This workshop is a one hour craft cocktail experience with foraged items and locally made cocktails. Your experience includes multiple craft cocktails followed by a four-course dinner experience.

At Temple of Dreams, a hidden sanctuary of tea, beauty, and celebration, thoughtful hospitality, handcrafted ceremonial teaware, and exceptional teas from revered tea-growing regions, including Hawaiʻi, are woven together to create a dream come true experience. Hosted by Sephira, Kauaʻi-born tea ceremonialist and founder of Temple of Dreams, each ceremony is inspired by Cha Dao, the Way of Tea, and unfolds within an intimate atmosphere where tea becomes a doorway to presence, beauty, and connection. From the moment guests arrive through the final reflections, Sephira warmly welcomes and guides each gathering with intention, creating an experience that gently returns guests to the beauty of the present moment. Rather than simply doing another activity on Kauaʻi, guests are invited to pause, slow down and experience the island from a deeper place of presence, one that extends beyond the tea table and into the rest of their time on the island.

Enjoy an immersive and educational culinary experience on Maui with this small-group farm-to-table cooking class. Learn about sustainable farming practices, pick your own ingredients from the farm, and get hands-on cooking training from the chef, and make a variety of vegetarian tacos to enjoy afterwards.