Chef

Noah

Noah Hester is the corporate chef for RNC entertainment, he is also a chef and part-owner of CT Provisions Cocktail Parlor & Kitchen. Noah tours with Koe Wetzel and does VIP meet and greets in select cities, which include a four-course meal with drink pairings. Chef Noah creates custom hot sauces for groups like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and has developed his own collection of sauces, which are available for purchase. On top of it all, he is the brand manager for Bradshaw Bourbon and works closely on Bradshaw Ranch Thick N Juicy burgers doing cooking demonstrations.

Culinary

Journey

Noah was born in Austin, Texas moving to Hawaii as a youngster. Growing up on the Kohala Coast, he discovered his love for Pacific Rim flavors at a young age. He was influenced by Alan Wong, one of Hawaii’s first chefs to specialize in Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Noah spent his early years working in Big Island restaurants before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to reconnect with his southern roots. He returned home to blend his love of southern hospitality with the aloha spirit. Noah is the founder and culinary talent behind Puako Provisions & Catering. He was recently named one of the country’s top culinary talents for the second time by “Best Chefs America.” This prestigious honor recognizes the most brilliant cooks in the country.

We’re Here to Help!

We Offer

Let Chef Noah Hester take the worry out of your life. We are now offering the following options to help feed your family and friends in the comfort and safety of your home.

  • Catering special occasions of all sizes
  • Daily in-home private chef services

Sophistication meets laid-back beach vibe

Appetizer

Kampachi terrarium, smoked soy, Kusshi Oyster shooter

Appetizer

Kim chee Panzanella salad, watercress, teriyaki croutons

Main Course

Keahole lobster curry, Ikura

Accompaniment

Wagyu Tataki, Chinese black bean, truffle edamame puree

Dessert

S’mores, burnt marshmallows, Kiawe

The Taste of Hawaii Island

Night 1

Welcome to Hawaii Cocktails

Grilled pineapple Mai tai

Passed Appetizer

Shrimp pot stickers with ponzu

Table Service

  • Ahi and avocado sashimi, smoked soy sauce, grated ginger
  • Tofu watercress Panzanella salad with kim chee vinaigrette
  • Lemongrass infused fresh catch, Coconut whipped purple sweet potato, baby bok choy, mango coulis
  • Short bread cookies with orange infused whipped cream and seasonal fruit
Night 2

Cocktails

Lilikoi margarita

Passed Appetizer

  • Big island raised wagyu carpaccio; quail egg yolk, smoked sea salt
  • Ahi poke cucumber cups with wasabi aioli

Table Service

  • Miso glazed kona kanpachi, namasu, and Chef Noah’s chili water
  • Beet and kale salad with li hing mui dressing
  • Pan seared fresh catch, Shiitake-ginger pesto, wilted watercress, Steamed rice, Unkle Noah’s smoked soy sauce
  • Purple sweet potato cheesecake

The Height of Big Island’s Bounty

-25’

Sake cured Kona Kampachi, Hawaiian Chili pepper Ponzu, Pickled Lemon

407’

Kohala Field greens, Assorted Veggies, Black Garlic Vinaigrette

2682’

Kahua Ranch Wagyu Short ribs, Crispy Hamakua Mushrooms, Ulu Gnocchi

13,678’

Ohelo berry cheese cake

Our Stories

Noah's creations worked out beautifully with our request of a tasting/hors d'oeuvre menu. We were very satisfied with the value received: Noah did all the work himself and left our kitchen even better than when he arrived. We highly recommend working with Noah Hester and Puako Provisions & Catering.

Howard M.

Chef Noah mixes fabulous flavors together that are just scrumptious and work. I hired him for several days of catered lunches... everyone raved. Love the fact he uses local meat and vegetables. Hurray for Chef Noah. A real gem for Big Island!

Laurie D.

Best poke we had on any island and we've had quite a bit of poke. Seriously, the depth of flavors was unsurpassed by anything we had anywhere during our vacation.

Bryan D.

Let’s Eat!

Find Chef Noah’s food and recipes at Lava Cantina, Pink’s Pizza, Lola’s Diner, Snoop’s Kitchen, and CT Provisions Cocktail Parlor & Kitchen.