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Born into a family of culinary talent Mitchell was destined to cook. As the third of 5 brothers he realized that he had to learn to cook to survive on the dinner table. At the young age of 11 he decided that this was going to be the way he made people smile. He started his culinary career at age 15 as a dishwasher for Zippys in Kaneohe. He soon learned that in order to get closer to the food he loved eating he had to learn the ropes. He was quickly promoted to a cook trainee and then a 1st cook. After learning from the Zippy masters, he was offered an opportunity to work at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the main kitchen. There his highly intensified training began. With the chance to work with some of the worlds renowned chefs from Hawaii, California, Europe, Germany, Thailand & France his culinary skills were sharpened and perfected. He was chosen to train in the apprenticeship program by Hilton worldwide and learned to masterfully create classic dishes and timeless sauces. Then in 1990 he joined the award winning Hawaii Prince Waikiki Hotel where he has continued to perfect his talent for preparing & cooking tasteful, simply ono-licious food. I meet him when he was also a sous chef at the Hawaii Convention Center preparing food for up to 5000 people at a time! While his baseline culinary skills are in classic foods with his local Hawaiian background his speciality is local style "broke da mouth" grinds. It is really his love of this local food and all of its comforts that makes him the "Hawaiian Master" at traditional Hawaiian food. I have known and loved Mitchell for over 10 years and it is his incredible talent for cooking that drew me too him. But mostly it is his strong desire to truly make people smile and happy with his culinary talents. Paula Kalima |
At a young age it became evident that Paula would be involved with food for life. She was born into a family of home taught cooks. With recipes handed down by generations, she quickly learned that the way into a families heart was through their opu's (stomach's)! Learning her basic skills from her mother, father, auntie and grandmother she was a natural at preparing all the family meals to everyone's delight. Cooking for her sister at the young age of 8 was not by chance it was by necessity and it still remains something she loves to do. After graduating in 1982 she moved to Seattle and continued to learn about food by expanding her culinary awareness. She was introduced to Thai, Vietnamese, Jewish, Cajun, Soul, Scandinavian, Mexican food & street food. She joined her father in working for an established Seattle restaurant and catering company. Where she learned to really love the food service business and discovered this was a great outlet for her creative talents. While working full time for local Banks perfecting her business management skills and going to school she worked nights first as a server, a bartender and then eventually on weekends as a Wedding Event Manager. She started a small catering business with a friend which they successfully ran for several years. After returning home to Hawaii in 1992 and then eventually meeting me, the LOVE of her life, she convinced me that with my culinary talents and her business savvy we too could make a go of starting our own catering business. With her dedication to her banking career she has become an Assistant Vice President and a Personal Banking Officer. Her desire to provide a legacy for our family is what draws me to Paula...but its really the beautiful SMILE on her face when I prepare one of her favorite meals...beef stew!!! Mitchell Kalima |
| Our goal is to help you create the event of your dreams. However small or large, we are here to help you with every detail and plan a menu that will best suit your event needs. We specialize in Family Style & Baby Luau's. Our Hawaiian food is "Da Best" on the island. Allow us the opportunity to work with you and create an event you & your guest will be pleased with. Menu's can be custom designed to your specific event needs. Working within your budget is what we do best! We will do whatever we can to make it work for you. Full service event catering is available, call us to discuss and obtain a quote. |
| Mitchell Kalima, Chef & Owner 808-392-7943 Paula Kalima, President & Owner 808-392-8195 |
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