Meet Chef Kiara Hardy, A.K.A. Kitchen Killa
- Portland Observer
- Oct 8, 2025
- 1 min read
Chef Kiara "Kitchen Killa" Hardy is the renowned owner of Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions, a full-service, luxury catering and private chef company serving clients nationally, with a home base in the Pacific Northwest since 2015.
Chef Hardy, a South Florida native, prides herself on creating "sophisticated comfort food" by blending the nostalgic feeling of culinary favorites with inspiration and influence from all over the world.
Hardy, who is currently headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, serves as the CEO and Executive Chef of a team of culinary and service professionals who provide private chef services, corporate catering and culinary solutions to several high-profile Portland residents, well established non-profits, in demand-restaurants and various members of the Portland Trailblazer organization from players and coaches to front office personnel.
Chef's passion for culinary and hospitality is evident, in-demand and making headlines. Search online for Kitchen Killa media mentions in the Willamette Weekly, The Portland Medium and PDX Eater to name a few. More press can be found online at www.kitchenkilla.com.
Meanwhile, Hardy continues to handle the demands of her Florida and Oregon clientele by successfully staffing local chefs in each state for businesses, weddings, corporate events and other private affairs. Kitchen Killa clients have come to expect a culinary experience like no other.
Clients include: Kairos, Friends of Baseball, Nike, USA Basketball, American Express, NBA, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, University of Portland and several current and former NBA, NFL & WN BA players. To request quote for your next event, please contact kitchenkilla.com or kiara@kitchenkilla.com