WILSON’S MENUS

These menus reflect the bounty of incredible produce and proteins that Mahi’ai (farmers) and Lawai’a (fishermen) bring to our table all year round. It is my pleasure to prepare these exquisite nutrient-dense ingredients into dishes that enhance their natural flavor and beauty. In a world of nutrient deficient foods that have been grown with toxic chemicals, it is truly a privilege to be able to consume the highest calabar of ingredients in the world. The ‘Āina (land) here in Hawaii is incredibly fertile from the accumulation of organic matter over millions of years. It’s teeming with billions of IMO’s (indigenous microorganisms) that create symbolic relationships with the plants we eat, thus creating nutrient rich food filled with essential micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). I say all this to emphasize the importance of eating local food. I strive to source as much of my ingredients from the island as possible not only because of the higher quality of flavor and nutrition but also for the impact it has on the community. Supporting local agriculture is the single most impactful thing you can do whether you are a visitor or resident here on this incredible archipelago of islands over 2000 miles away from major land masses.

A culinary journey tailored to your palate—designed to be shared.

My events start at $800 and I am happy to work with budgets to maximize value. That being said, buying the majority of my ingredients locally is not cheap. If you’re looking to cut corners and have cheap imported food, I am not the Chef for you. I go out of my way to not cut any corners. I make as much as possible from scratch and use high quality cookware free from PFAS. All my food is non-GMO and organic ever possible. This takes time and energy that is well worth it to achieve the high level of quality. 

SAMPLE MENUS

  • Embark on a culinary journey celebrating Hawaii’s wild-foraged ingredients and vibrant flavors. Each dish honors the land, sea, and sustainable practices, with wild-foraged elements marked in italics for distinction.

    Bone Marrow Sourdough Toast | ‘Ōlena Butter | Freshly Roasted Black Pepper | Micro Greens

    Ahi Crudo | Fried ‘Ulu Pa’i’ai | Avocado Crème | Truffle Infused Caviar Lime | Pickled Ginger Jalapeno

    Venison Chayote Squash Dumplings | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | Shiitake Mushroom Demi Glace | Chives

    Seared Hokkaido Scallop | Black Sesame Crusted Ono | Tahitian Lime Whipped Mascarpone | Black Garlic Tahini Sauce | Lava Salt

    60 Day Dry Aged NY Steak | Confit Garlic Squash Purée | Grilled Bok Choy in Chipotle Guava Barbecue Sauce | Soubise Sause | Kiawe Smoke

    Charred Leek Vinaigrette | Local Lettuce | Griddled Goat Cheese | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | Basil

    Miso Macadamia Nut Butter Mochi Cake | Lemongrass Infused Ice Cream | ʻŌhelo ʻai Glaze

  • Enjoy a family-style culinary journey that blends Hawaiian-inspired flavors with global techniques. Each course is thoughtfully designed to highlight local ingredients.

    Macadamia Nut Crusted Seared Ahi Crudo | Ginger Gochujang Crème | Caviar Lime | Micro Greens

    Pūlehu ‘Ulu Gnocchi | Truffle Lemon Cream | Braised Kaloko Mushrooms 

    Waimea Bone-in Ribeye | Caramelized Onions | Gruyère Squash Gratin | Demi-Glace 

    Lilikoi Vinaigrette | Local Greens | Arugula | Parmesan Croutons |  Pickled Red Onion

    Coconut Banana Bread Pudding | Caramelized Bananas | Cardamom Whipped Cream

  • SAVORY

    Green Eggs & Lamb Benedict

    Fresh Sourdough | Poached Local Eggs | Pesto Hollandaise | Homemade Lamb Sausage | Caramelized Onions | Micro Greens

    Ahi Benedict

    Macadamia Nut Crusted Seared Ahi | Fresh Sourdough | Poached Local Eggs | Lemongrass Hollandaise | Caramelized Onions | Chives

    Smoked Salmon Flatbread

    Freshly Baked Flatbread | Smoked Salmon | Fried Capers | Sweet Onion | Whipped Lemon Mascarpone | Dill

    Breakfast Sandwich

    Croissant | Homemade Sausage | Fried Duck Egg | Lemon Pesto | Arugula | Hamakua Tomato

    Oyster Mushroom Fried Rice or Quinoa

    Seared Kaloko Oyster Mushrooms | Caramelized Onions & Carrots | ‘Ōlena Rice or Quinoa | Chives | Wasabi Crème

    Served with Japanese Sweet Tamago or Fried Eggs

    Cornbread & Gravy

    Braised & Shredded Venison | Aged Cheddar Cornbread | Freshly Roasted Pepper Gravy

    Ulu Loco Moco

    Seared Grass-Fed Big Island Beef Patty | Ulu Fried Rice | Caramelized Onion | Demi-Glace

    SWEET

    Lilikoi Crème Papaya Bowl

    Lilikoi Cashew Crème | Ulu Granola | Local Cacao Nibs | Candied Ginger | Strawberries | Papaya

    Brown Butter Apple Crêpes

    Homemade French Crêpe | Apples in Browned Butter & Cinnamon | Whipped Mascarpone | Salted Cardamom Caramel

    Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes

    Fluffy Pancakes | Haupia Butter | Blueberries

    PB Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast

    Sweet Bread French Toast | Peanut Butter Whipped Mascarpone | Bourbon Caramelized Bananas | Raspberries

    Belgian Waffle

    Classic Belgian Waffle | Lilikoi Glaze | Tahitian Lime Whipped Cream | Strawberry Compote

    Smoothies

    • Mango Heaven

    • Blueberry Almond Butter Bliss

    • Lilikoi Dreamsicle

    • Chocolate PB Banana Shake

    • Tangelo Heaven

    • Strawberry Cacao Shake

    • Green Dream

    • Mint Cacao Shake

    • Blue Goddess

    Smoothie Bowls

    Lilikoi Dreamsicle Base

    Topped with: Strawberries | ‘Ulu ‘Ōlena Granola | Macadamia Nut Butter | Cacao Nibs | ‘Ōhi’a Honey

    Chocolate PB Banana Shake Base

    Topped with: Apple Banana | ‘Ulu ‘Ōlena Granola | Peanut Butter | Cacao Nibs | ‘Ōhi’a Honey

    Blue Goddess Base

    Topped with: Blueberries | ‘Ulu ‘Ōlena Granola | Macadamia Nut Butter | Cacao Nibs | Blue Spirulina Honey

  • Grass-Fed Kohala Steak

    Caramelized Onions | Hamakua Tomatoes | Lemon Pesto | Mozzarella

    Roasted Local Squash & Onions

    Fried Sage Leaves | Thyme Béchamel | Parmesan

    Smoked Bacon & Balsamic Figs

    Caramelized Onions | Truffle Crème Sauce | Gruyère

    Seared Oyster Mushrooms

    Hamakua Tomatoes | Lemon Pesto | Mozzarella

    Prosciutto & Arugula

    Balsamic Glazed Figs | Lemon Crème Sauce | Gruyère

    Kalua Pork

    Pickled Jalapeños | Guava Chipotle Barbecue Sauce | Mozzarella

    Confit Garlic & Truffle Crème

    Basil | Gruyère | Goat Cheese

    Smoked Salmon Flatbread

    Capers | Sweet Onion | Lemon Crème Sauce | Parmesan | Dill

    Prosciutto & Sweet Onion

    Confit Garlic Marinara | Mozzarella

    ‘Green Eggs & Lamb’

    Homemade Kohala Lamb Sausage | Poached Local Eggs Covered in Pesto | Truffle Crème Sauce | Mozzarella

    Braised Venison

    Caramelized Onions | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | Lemon Pesto | Gruyère

    Waimea Butcher Sausage

    Chimichurri | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | Goat Cheese

    Custom Pizza Combinations

    Choose from the following to create your own masterpiece:

    Proteins:

    • Prosciutto

    • Smoked Bacon

    • Homemade Kohala Lamb Sausage

    • Grass-Fed Kohala Steak

    • Kalua Pork

    Sauces:

    • Lemon Pesto

    • Truffle Crème Sauce

    • Confit Garlic Marinara

    • Thyme Béchamel

    • Guava Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

    • Whipped Lemon Mascarpone

    Cheeses:

    • Parmesan

    • Gruyère

    • Mozzarella

    • Goat Cheese

    Toppings:

    • Caramelized Onions

    • Sweet Shaved Onions

    • Confit Garlic

    • Pickled Jalapeños

    • Pickled Hō’i’o Fern

    • Capers

    • Balsamic Glazed Figs

    • Hamakua Tomatoes

    • Seared Oyster Mushrooms

    Greens:

    • Arugula

    • Basil

    • Sautéed Spinach

    • Micro Greens

    • Cilantro

    Signature Salads

    ‘Ōhi’a Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad

    Local Greens | Mint | Crushed Macadamia Nuts | Sweet Onion | Raspberries

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Salad

    Local Greens | Freshly Baked Parmesan Croutons | Chives | Freshly Roasted Pepper

    Dijon Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa | Charred Local Squash | Purple Cabbage | Crushed Pistachios | Basil

    Hawaiian Potato Salad

    ‘Ulu (Breadfruit) | Creamy Dill Dressing | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | Julienned Carrot & Sweet Onion | Basil

    Mango Vinaigrette Salad

    Shredded Cabbage & Carrots | Crispy Quinoa | Cilantro | Basil

    Carrot & Cucumber Ribbon Salad

    Spanish Olive Oil Vinaigrette | Za’atar | Mint

    Spicy Gochujang Salad

    Local Greens | Arugula | Cucumber | Pickled Hō’i’o Fern | ‘Ulu Crisps

  • Paniolo Pie

    A local twist on Shepherd’s Pie

    Big Island Ground Beef | Spicy Miso Gravy | Seasonal Vegetables | Mashed Confit Garlic ‘Ulu | Micro Greens

    Tom Yum Poached Mahi-Mahi

    Fresh-Caught Mahi-Mahi | Coconut Kaffir Lemongrass Ginger Broth | Caramelized ‘Ōlena Onions | Crushed Macadamia Nuts | Thai Basil | Cilantro

    Waimea Steak Tacos

    Charred Spice-Rubbed Bavette | Homemade Corn or ‘Ulu Tortillas | Chimichurri Slaw | Chipotle Crème | Caviar Lime | Cilantro

    Chicken Pot Pie

    Local Roasted Chicken | Flaky Puff Pastry | Thyme Béchamel | Caramelized Onions, Carrots & Chayote Squash

    Bone-In Ribeye

    Perfectly grilled and served with your choice of sides (customizable)

    Fish Tacos

    Pistachio-Crusted Marlin | Grilled Napa Cabbage Wrap or Corn Tortilla | Chipotle Crème | Caviar Lime | Cilantro | Pickled Mango

    Elevated Plate Lunch

    Pepper-Crusted Waimea Steak | Truffle Poke | ‘Ōlena Rice | Garlic ‘Ulu Salad

    Sides /

    Oyster Mushroom Fried Rice or Quinoa

    Seared Kaloko Oyster Mushrooms | Caramelized Onions & Carrots | ‘Ōlena (Turmeric) Rice or Quinoa | Chives | Palikū Plum Sauce

  • Kiawe Smoked Ribs

    Served with Guava Chipotle Barbecue Sauce and Green Papaya Slaw


    Ahi Crudo

    Crudités

    Sliced Cucumber & Carrots | Confit Garlic Ulu Hummus | Sesame Tapenade | Dill Macadamia Nut Dip

    Sesame Ginger Poke


    Braised Oyster Mushroom Galette

    Thyme Goat Cheese | Caramelized Onions | Micro Greens

    Freshly Baked Flatbread

    Smoked Salmon | Capers | Sweet Onion | Lemon Crème Sauce | Parmesan | Dill

    TARTS

    Made with Flaky Puff Pastry:


    Caramelized Onion Tart

    Hamakua Tomato | Lemon Fennel Goat Cheese | Balsamic Reduction | Basil


    Waimea Bacon & Apple Tart

    Brie | Hot Honey


    Prosciutto & Fig Tart

    Balsamic-Glazed Figs | Gorgonzola | Arugula


    Truffle Cream Tart

    Caramelized Onions | Micro Greens

    CANAPÉS


    Charred Baguette | Roasted Carrot Miso Spread | Seared Mushroom | Chives

    Honey Buttered Sourdough | Grilled Waimea Steak | Chimichurri | Caviar Lime

    Grilled Baguette | Grilled Waimea Steak | Lemon Pesto | Caramelized Onions

    Fried Pa’i’ai | Smoked Marlin Spread | Pickled Red Onion | Basil

    Roasted ‘Ulu | Braised & Shredded Pork | Pickled Mango

  • Miso Macadamia Nut Butter Mochi Cake

    Served with Lemongrass-Infused Ice Cream and ʻŌhelo ʻAi Glaze

    Mango Sorbet

    Tahitian Lime Whipped Mascarpone | Macadamia Nut ‘Ulu Crumble

    Coconut Banana Bread Pudding

    Caramelized Bananas | Cardamom Whipped Cream

    Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    Cinnamon Clove Ice Cream | Lilikoi Glaze | Seasonal Fruit

    Salted Bourbon Caramel Tiramisu

    Chocolate Espresso Tart

    Kona Coffee Ulu Chocolate Ganache | Puff Pastry | Honey Mac Nut Crust | Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream | Raspberries

    Carrot Cake

    Whipped Lilikoi Mascarpone Cream | Crushed Candied Macadamia Nuts

    Passion Starfruit Crisp

    ‘Ulu ‘Ōlena Honey Crisp | Lilikoi Curd | Starfruit

    Kona Coffee Gelato Bites

    Covered in Dark Chocolate

    Salted Chocolate Buckwheat CookiesMiso Macadamia Nut Butter Mochi Cake

    Served with Lemongrass-Infused Ice Cream and ʻŌhelo ʻAi Glaze

    Mango Sorbet

    Tahitian Lime Whipped Mascarpone | Macadamia Nut ‘Ulu Crumble

    Coconut Banana Bread Pudding

    Caramelized Bananas | Cardamom Whipped Cream

    Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    Cinnamon Clove Ice Cream | Lilikoi Glaze | Seasonal Fruit

    Salted Bourbon Caramel Tiramisu

    Chocolate Espresso Tart

    Kona Coffee Ulu Chocolate Ganache | Puff Pastry | Honey Mac Nut Crust | Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream | Raspberries

    Carrot Cake

    Whipped Lilikoi Mascarpone Cream | Crushed Candied Macadamia Nuts

    Passion Starfruit Crisp

    ‘Ulu ‘Ōlena Honey Crisp | Lilikoi Curd | Starfruit

    Kona Coffee Gelato Bites

    Covered in Dark Chocolate

    Salted Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies

  • I can create vegan and allergy-friendly interpretations of any dish imaginable—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re craving something not listed below.

    Canapés

    Charred Baguette

    Macadamia Nut Pesto | Grilled Squash

    Toasted Sourdough in Rosemary Olive Oil

    Sesame Tapenade | Hamakua Tomato | Basil

    Grilled Coconut Meat

  • Indulge in handcrafted, plant-based beverages inspired by the flavors of the islands. Perfectly refreshing and delightfully unique, these drinks pair beautifully with any meal or can be enjoyed on their own.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice Nog

    A creamy, spiced blend that’s perfect for cozy moments.

    Macadamia Nut Horchata

    A tropical twist on the classic, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of macadamias.

    Chocolate Macadamia Nut Mylk

    Silky and decadent, with the perfect balance of chocolate and macadamia.

    Date Cardamom Cream

    Naturally sweetened with dates and infused with aromatic cardamom for an elegant treat.

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Hawaiian
Translations

There is a Hawaiian saying that translates to "take care of the land and the land will take care of you”— "E Malama 'oe I ka 'Āina, e Malama ka 'Āina ia 'oe”. It is imperative that we vote with our dollar everyday to support local regenerative farmers that take care of the land for future generations. If you choose to have me and my team chef for you and your guests, I want you to know that you are also supporting dozens of local families of farmers, ranchers, and fisherman. Every meal is an opportunity to nourish or bodies and connect with those we love most. It is an honor to curate authentic dining experiences that showcase flavors of Hawaii. I try honor the traditions of Hawaii as much as possible so you’ll notice ‘Ōlelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) incorporated into the menu. Here are translations and brief descriptions:

  • An captivatingly versatile starchy fruit that grows on trees throughout the tropics. To say it’s a tree potato does not do it justice as it actually has a higher macronutrient ratio than a sweet potato. Each breadfruit develops from a cluster of thousands of tiny flowers

  •  A starchy root vegetable that grows in Lo’i, wetland irrigated terraces, or in moist fertile soil. Kalo is the single most significant food to the Hawaiian people as it was the staple crop for over a thousand years. According to the origin story of Kalo, the first human child of Wākea, the Sky Father, and the goddess Ho’ohōkūkani was stillborn and buried on the east side of their home. The first Kalo plant emerged the next day where the stillborn child, Haloanakalaukapalili, had been buried. Their next child was a healthy baby boy named Hāloa, the first of the Kānaka Maoli (the indigenous people of Hawaii). I say this to articulate the immense significance of Kalo. When you eat Kalo you are partaking in one of the most significant parts of the Hawaiian culture. 

  • An orange fleshed rhizome with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This delicious spice is full of flavor and gives dishes a vibrant orange color. I’m always sure to incorporate Black pepper into the dish as well as it can make turmeric more effective by increasing the body's ability to absorb turmeric's beneficial compounds. The active ingredient in black pepper, piperine, can increase the bioavailability of curcumin in turmeric by up to 2,000%!

  • Also known as Pohole to Maui residents, Warabi in Japanese, Pako in Filipono, Kosade in Korean, or Fiddlehead Fern in English. The youngest tender fern shoots are high in iron, fiber, vitamin A & C, and are a great source of omega 3 and omega 6 antioxidants.  They are commonly found along rivers and luscious areas on the windwards sides of the islands.

  • Purple fleshed sweet potato was one of the three staple starches of the Hawaiian people and is still a local favorite.

  • This is the dough-like stage before pounded Kalo/’Ulu/’Uala becomes Poi, which has a higher water content.