ABOUT US

Chef Norman Asao brings decades of experience as an Executive Chef for local country clubs, where he developed a reputation for consistency, quality, and crowd-pleasing menus. His approach is simple—well-executed food that people genuinely enjoy.
Llayne Kaui, comes from a strong background in operations and guest services, with a focus on creating smooth, well-run experiences from start to finish.
Brianna Kaui, specializes in logistics and event planning, recognized as Corporate Event Planner of the Year with Charming Events Hawaii for her ability to execute events with precision and care.
Above The Norm Catering is built on experience, service, and a shared passion for bringing people together through great food.
What started as a passion project after meeting in 2023 has grown into a catering company rooted in teamwork, reliability, and doing things the right way. Together, this dynamic team has brought new life into The Charming Estate at Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and can't wait to share their talents with a new audience!
Chef Norman Asao brings decades of experience as an Executive Chef for local country clubs, where he developed a reputation for consistency, quality, and crowd-pleasing menus. His approach is simple—well-executed food that people genuinely enjoy.
CEO, Llayne Kaui, comes from a strong background in operations and guest services, with a focus on creating smooth, well-run experiences from start to finish.
President, Brianna Kaui, specializes in logistics and event planning, recognized as Corporate Event Planner of the Year with Charming Events Hawaii for her ability to execute events with precision and care.
Meet
The Team
The team behind Above the Norm Catering brings together great food and strong leadership. Led by Executive Chef Norman Asao, along with CEO Llayne Kaui and President Brianna Kaui, they focus on creativity, consistency, and delivering a seamless experience from start to finish. Together, they’re dedicated to delivering quality meals and memorable experiences.

