Chef Kyle Kawakami was born & raised in Kula, Maui. He graduated top of his class in the Maui Community College Culinary Arts program and was awarded the prestigious Chancellors Regents Award and Outstanding Culinary Award.
He returned later to the program as an instructor. He opened his gourmet food truck in 2013 and winning 7 Gold Aipono Awards for best Food Truck. In 2019 he won the Aipono Award for Best Chef on Maui. Chef Kyle has been featured on numerous television shows.