Chef Sheldon Simeon
Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Sheldon Simeon’s culinary career began at Leeward Community College’s Culinary Program. This path took him to an internship at Walt Disney World—Florida, and led him to Maui where he was hired at Aloha Mixed Plate in 2002.
In 2003, Sheldon graduated from the Maui Culinary Academy- that same year Aloha Mixed Plate entered his creation of Won Ton Prawns with Sweet Thai Chili Aioli over Mixed Kula Greens, in the Taste of Lahaina “Best Soup & Salad Category” and won 2nd place. Since then, he has progressed within our organization and is now creating the innovative menu at Star Noodle.
Sheldon’s influences stem from the Hawaii Regional Chef team. His outlook is to keep up with trends and new techniques, look at up and coming chefs globally and mainly use the Island Flavors which he loves, to incorporate local products in creating familiar yet unique food.
Sheldon’s intention of food are playful, fun takes on the classics. He is constantly experimenting and takes ideas, suggestions and inspiration from all.
