Thomas Naylor is the founder of Ke Nui Kitchen. He was raised in the restaurant business. Starting with his grandfather Tiny, continuing with his father and uncles, the Naylor name is synonymous with food culture and business dating back to 1924 in California and Nevada.

With over fifteen years of experience in the food & special events industry, Thomas has been able to cultivate a hard-working group of chefs that have 100 years of shared experience in various flavors. As a result, their shared knowledge of Local Food, New American, Farm to Table, Pan Pacific, Latin, Peruvian, and Mediterranean come together to bring you the best possible experience at the dinner table.

From the North Shore, and throughout Oahu, Thomas developed a reputation for excellence in his culinary services and most noteworthy, a commitment to his clients.

Chef Caroline has found her home here at Ke Nui Kitchen. Her love for pastries lead her to France where she gained a French Pastry Certificate, as well as a taste for new cuisines. These days her ever-adapting interests have led her towards the world of vegan and gluten-free desserts. Chef Caroline loves customizing treats to fit her client’s desires for their special event.

Here at Ke Nui Kitchen our Ohana (family) values living Pono which is the conscious decision to always do the right thing in terms of self, others, and the environment. We respect our Aina (land) and all that it offers. Our goal is to bring our client’s vision to life with our handcrafted menu items, in both beauty and taste, so your meal will be something you will never forget.

Already have a venue in mind? Ke Nui Kitchen can cater to any venue on Oahu!