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Trusted by chefs.
Loved by home cooks.

Learn how Kai Gourmet became a premium supplier of seafood, meats, and gourmet ingredients.

CONNECTING CHEFS WITH THE WORLD’S BEST FISHERIES & FARMS

Kai Gourmet connects our customers with the world’s best fisheries and farms. We manage everything from timely procurement to delivery, with food safety and quality as our top priority. We are a modern company with an ‘Old School Fishmonger’ mindset that aims to honor the values of generational fishers as well as the creative spirit of Southern California’s finest chefs. Above all else, in everything we do, we live under the guiding principle that we must respect the fish.

How Kai was created

"Kai" means "food" in Maori, reflecting both our roots and our mission: to bring the world’s best food to your table!

The idea for Kai Gourmet took shape before the 2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco, where our founding partners first introduced New Zealand’s finest culinary treasures to U.S. restaurants. The experience, which included supplying exceptional products at high-profile events like the popular New Zealand pop-up restaurant, Waiheki, laid the foundation for our business—a commitment to quality, sustainability, and global Collaboration.

While the Cup didn’t return to New Zealand, it ignited a journey that continues today: delivering the best of New Zealand and the world to your doorstep, one exceptional product at a time!

CURATED SELECTIONS FOR DISCERNING PALATES

We started with New Zealand’s most celebrated catch: hook-and-line-caught sea bream. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to include Ora King Salmon, yellowtail, ahi, grass-fed lamb, and more—ingredients prized in top restaurants and home kitchens alike.

You’ll also find global delicacies like Hokkaido scallops, New Caledonia prawns, Tasmanian trout, and Santa Barbara uni—each one selected for its premium quality and flavor.

PEAK FRESHNESS, CUT-TO-ORDER

We’re proud to provide fresh, cut-to-order seafood to our restaurant partners—and we believe home cooks deserve the same access to top-quality fresh and frozen ingredients.

Located near LAX, we ensure faster nationwide fulfillment for both fresh and frozen shipments. Every order is carefully hand-selected and hand-cut by our expert fishmongers to meet your exact needs.

Quality & Sustainability at Our Core

We don’t just source the best, we source responsibly. Our strong partnerships with sustainable fisheries and ethical producers ensure our products are of the highest quality and support the health of our oceans and communities.

It’s not just about taste—it’s about making a positive impact.

We provide a Seamless Seafood Shopping experience

Nationwide Delivery, Peak Freshness

We make it easy to bring restaurant-quality ingredients into your home. Our seafood ships overnight, carefully packed to maintain peak freshness. Whether you’re planning a dinner party or craving a sushi night in, our online store makes it simple to stock your kitchen with best-in-class ingredients.

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