Food Science
The mastermind behind a local food truck consistently experiments to create unexpected yet delightful dishes
Article written by Brittany Blyte & Images by Bryce Johnson
"Inside the tight quarters of his food truck, Seth Peterson produces edible smoke and foam that evoke science fiction. Some of these futuristic fancies – the foie gras ice cream, for instance – are reserved for special tasting events, but the green tea-smoked yogurt and Gorgonzola foam appear regularly on the menu at @kickshaws, Peterson's Kaua'i-based mobile food lab. A self-described "chef who hates cooking," Peterson better fits the mold of gastronomic mad scientist, leveraging the principles of chemistry and physics to create dishes that are equal parts strange and delicious. "It's fun, whimsical stuff," says Peterson, whose menu has featured an Australian-sourced camel burger and pressure-cooked frog legs. "It's the reason I fell in love with food. Ordinary cooking just doesn't interest me."
An excerpt from the Jul - Aug - Sep 2017 Kikaha by @islandair_hawaii. Read more when flying Island Air or while at the truck
Phone
(808) 651-6750
NEW Location
5371 Koloa Road
in the Heart of Koloa Town Across from Sueoka’s Market
Hours
Wed-Saturday 11a-3p
This week’s menu
100% Awesome Burger: 1/2 pound house ground, 30-hour cured burger made up of 80% ground chuck-short rib & brisket, 20% ground bacon, pineapple-black pepper marmalade, cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato, and our house-made aioli on a toasted bun
Bitchin’ Burger: 1/2 pound house ground, 30 hour cured burger made up of ground chuck-short rib & brisket topped with our house-made gouda and Manchego cheese sauce, red wine sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and shallots with arugula, and a house-made lemon aioli served on a toasted bun
Rightfully Righteous Pulled Pork Sandwich: Pulled pork topped with a house-made pepper-jack cheese sauce served on a toasted bun
Fantabulous Fried Rice: Thai-style fried rice mixed with duck leg confit, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and cilantro
Jarring Jackfruit Banh Mi Sandwich: Yellow curry marinated jackfruit topped with pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and chickpea-Sriracha sauce served on a toasted bun (vegan)
Kickass Katsu Dog: 100% grass-fed beef dog fried Katsu style topped with Szechuan aioli, Katsu sauce, furikake, togarashi, sea asparagus, and pickled red onion served on a seeded bun
Ooey-Gooey Gourmet Grilled Cheese: Maple-Date-Pecan spread with Havarti on sourdough bread (Vegetarian)
Hot Totty: Waffled tater tots smothered in our ooey-gooey house-made pepper jack cheese sauce
Crème Brûlée: Honey-Rosemary
kick·shaw /ˈkikˌSHô/ noun; plural noun: kickshaws
a tidbit or delicacy, especially one served as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre
Something fantastical; Ex: Art thou good at these kickshawses - Shakespeare
Menu items are subject to availability & location
Awesome things that happened
Kickshaws is a gourmet mobile food truck business, the first of its kind on Kaua'i. Kickshaws is owned and operated by Seth Peterson for over 10 years. Seth is a self taught chef with a biology background. He also worked as an organic farmer on Kauai's Northshore for over 10 years. He loves to play with flavor palates and has a very unique cooking style. What separates Kickshaws from other trucks on the island is cooking technique and flavor combinations. The term, science forward food, helps to describe the cuisine of Kickshaws. Gourmet diner food with a definite twist. Seth uses sous vide cooking and other avant garde techniques to create truly unique and delicious dishes. He's most definitely changing lives one 100% Awesome Burger at a time.
Customer Quotes
Catering
Need a stress-free feast for any celebration? We've got you covered! From backyard bashes to beachside weddings (we're mobile!), Kickshaws can cater almost anywhere on Kauai. Work with Chef Seth to design your dream menu – choose from our crowd-pleasing food truck classics or get creative and co-craft something totally unique. Delicious food shouldn't break the bank, so we offer tasty options at budget-friendly prices. Plus, we'll guide you through every step, making event planning a breeze!
Catering Inquiry:
Menu Options
We recommend you choose 2-4 items depending on the size of your event. Below you will find a few of the menu items we offer. Contact us for the full list.
Seth & Sam The Cooking Guy
