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Tunes Plant-Based Culinary Service is more than just food preparation â itâs nourishment for the body, mind, and spirit.
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We take the time to understand your unique health goals, crafting meals that gently support your path to wellness.
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Whether you're a resident or you've come to Kauaâi for rest and rejuvenation, to stir your creativity through writing or photography, to explore the islandâs wild beauty, to cleanse and reset or to enjoy a unique dining experience â we are here to walk alongside you.
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With a deep knowledge of healing foods, herbs, and where to find them locally, we offer dishes designed to ground you, uplift you, and carry you deeper into your intentions â whatever they may be.Â
SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY...
"Chef Calvin crafted an unforgettable vegan feast for my guests and me, served al fresco on my lanai in beautiful Kauai. Each course was a stunning presentationâartful, vibrant, and full of fresh island flavors. The meal was a true culinary journey, with every dish offering something unique and unexpected. Calvinâs attention to detail and creativity elevated the evening to something truly special. We were all impressed and deeply satisfiedâwhat a memorable and delicious experience!"
Sandie Tillotson, Founder Nu Skin Enterprises
"As a vegan/raw vegan for 20 years, I know food is medicine and I am particular as to what foods I take into my body, how they were prepared and who they were prepared by. Calvin is your medicine man, radiating his beautiful essence into the foods he prepares, creating fabulous dishes of balancing tastes, flavors and textures, with alluring presentations that inspire awe. Before I took my first bite, I didn't know where to begin since I was soaking up the sacred energy of it. And then I took my first bite, which was an amazingly unforgetable experience! Thank you Calvin!"
Kitara Kaleina Sophia "Katie Bird Sunshine"
"I have had the pleasure of participating in several private dining experiences with friends crafted by Calvin. He has a kind, calming presence and he truly loves what he does. The menus varied each time and everything was presented beautifully and tasted superb. He has a gift and passion for preparing flavorful vegan food using intriguing herbs and spices to suit every palette."Â
Shelly David, Owner CIH DesignÂ
"Chef Calvinâs vegan meal was fabulous. Every dish was made with the freshest ingredients, and presented beautifully!! I especially love that he used local produce as much as possible. From the first bite to the last, the food was creative, delicious, and composed artfully. You can see and taste the love and talent he puts into every course. Highly recommend!"
Veronika Bajwa, Private Yoga Kauai
ALOHA!
I'M CALVIN
 With 16 years of culinary experience, Iâve worked in several of the top 100 restaurants in the nation, catered retreats, banquets, and corporate events, and served as a private chef. Like a healer, I listen to my clients needs and introduce them to foods and herbs that support their well-being. This approach has shaped my practice, where food as medicine forms the foundation of my work. My meals are crafted to nourish the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the self.
I specialize in Kauai-grown, farm-to-table, vegan and gluten-free medicinal food, influenced by French, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, Thai, and Ayurvedic Indian cuisines. I use only organic ingredients, non-toxic cleaners, and full-spectrum Hawaiian Alaea salt.
Serving for many years as an herbal formulator at Kauai Farmacy and having a background in herbal medicine has deepened my ability to provide intuitive careâwhether for acute issues, personal goals, or simply a unique culinary experience.
Beyond cooking, I enjoy gardening, composing music, playing guitar, meditating at sunrise, and supporting others. I believe food is not just a necessity, but a gift in many ways. The ancient Essenes, meaning "healer," taught the yoga of nutrition, Ha Yesodâthe foundation stone.
Through my own healing journey, Iâve created a holistic food yoga, combining my studies of cuisine, science, philosophy, spirit, and herbal medicine. This practice helps us realize how the food we eat connects to the expression of our unique essence, benefiting our energy, clarity, vitality, creativity, and happiness.
With love in all ways,
Chef Calvin Christensen
MORE TESTIMONIALS
 "Wow!! I canât express how blown away I was by the meals Calvin delivered. They were MORE than food. They were delicious nutritious medicine for the soul!! EVERYTHING was 5 Star Spa Retreat quality - from presentation and ingredients (fresh, organic & local by the way!) to professionalism, communication, and passion. It all well surpassed my expectations.  Iâll definitely be catering with Calvin again, every time I visit Hawaii! And maybe I can convince him to travel to my events every once in a while too. ;-) SO WORTH IT!!"
Yessia Muse, Ceremonial Healing Facilitator
"Calvinâs food is incredible! We look forward to our delivery every week! You can taste the love he puts into it! I love that he uses as much local and organic produce as he possilby can, you can feel the mana in every bite! His flavor combinations and creativity are top notch! We love you Calvin and your delicious creations!"
Anna Terry, Massage Therapist
"Love is the life force that moves through the food Calvin heart-fully crafts. If you are blessed to receive the gift of his medicinal offerings - the way you see and enter into every meal will continue to land in uplifting expansion."Â
Maria Lehua Fish, Forager
"Over the past year, Iâve had the privilege of being coached and mentored by Calvin. He is one of the most conscious individuals Iâve met when it comes to working with plants and food. Before meeting Calvin, I struggled with knowing what to eat and when, often prioritizing convenience over truly listening to my bodyâat the expense of my health. Calvin has taught me how to nourish myself with organic, primarily living foods and how to create meals that are both deeply nourishing and delicious. With his support, making food has become a joyful and empowering experience. I now feel more connected to my body and more confident in my relationship with food than ever before. One of the most transformative experiences Calvin guided me through was a 21-day juice fast and liver flush. During this journey, I released years of stored waste from my body, healed unhealthy and addictive patterns around food, lost weight, and became far more conscious of what I consume. By the time my fast ended, my palate had completely shiftedâI now naturally crave and sustain a diet rich in living foods with ease. Infinite gratitude to you, Calvin!"
