Consulting

With nearly 3 decades of professional cooking experience, I am often consulted for everything from recipes to plating. I don’t claim to be an expert in any field, but my honest intentions and authentic actions have been recognized by many worldwide.

Hawai‘i is a special place, and if you strive to share your passions through a lens of respect to its food culture and traditions, I will offer my genuine thoughts and guidance.

In my consulting practice, I strictly focus on the food (execution, taste), kitchen operational efficiency, and the storytelling aspects.

If you need help with recipe development, dish execution, or honing in on a concept, I can help. I will provide feedback and suggestions based on my own experience, successes, and failures.

Mahalo for your consideration.

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About Chef Brian Hirata

Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Chef Brian grew up hunting, fishing, farming, and foraging in the islands, and developed a respect for the outdoors. He graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at Hawaiʻi Community College, and gained valuable experience and an expert set of skills as the Sous Chef at The Hualalai Grille by Alan Wong and as a Culinary Instructor at Hawaiʻi Community College.

Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, who was named one of the 10 change-makers in America in Departures magazine in October 2020 - a year after launching Naʻau Hilo, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawaiʻi's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful dining experiences, education, and community involvement.

"I believe that when you lose a part of your heritage, you tend to struggle with moving forward thoughtfully because you don’t have a good understanding of where you came from in the first place. I think we lost this food connection, in a sense, and I want to see if we can find a way back to it - not for financial gain, but to better understand our roots and progress the local cuisine in a more conscientious fashion, while presenting a more authentic view of ourselves. "

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