Kimo's Akamai Catering (Las Vegas)

As Chef Loren Holly, I possess a wealth of culinary education and training, having apprenticed under renowned chefs such as Chef Franz Kubak of the Hilton Hotel in SLC, Utah, Chef Simi Niumatalolo of the PCC in Laie, Hawaii, and Chef Jose Serrano of The Mayan Restaurant in Sandy, Utah.

Throughout my career, I have played an instrumental role in the opening and success of several restaurants, including The Mayan where, as a sous chef, I helped reduce the first year budget loss from millions of dollars to $900,000. As an executive chef at Tsukiji's Restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii, I helped to create a portion of the menu that is still enjoyed today.

In 2001, I became the executive chef for Brigham Young University in Hawaii, where I oversaw numerous food service departments and managed over 30 employees. Through my innovative labor and food cost management system, I successfully transformed the department from a rolling negative balance to a positive surplus by 2007.

Over the years, I have served a diverse range of clientele, including high-profile celebrities like Bill Cosby, Della Reese, Roma Downy, John Dye, Gladys Knight, and The Jets, as well as world leaders such as the King of Tonga and Indonesia President Yudhoyono.

With my extensive experience and creative talents, I am confident in my ability to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of any clientele.

Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern, Asian, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, vegan, Indian