Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Chef Sheldon Simeon has built his career around one guiding principle: food is family. From the kitchens of Maui to home kitchens around the world, Sheldon’s work honors the generations, traditions, and stories that shape Hawaiian cuisine.

As the author of Cook Real Hawaiʻi and ʻOhana Style, Sheldon invites readers into the way Hawaiʻi truly eats. Rooted in local ingredients, informed by professional technique, and always centered around sharing a meal, his approach balances modern execution with cultural respect, making Hawaiian food accessible without ever compromising its soul.