Mari Wills

Bite Logic - Kaneohe, HI

Mari Wills is a chef and registered dietitian nutritionist from Oahu, Hawaii, known for her creative approach to cooking with local ingredients and her celebration of Hawaii’s diverse culinary heritage. Her vibrant cooking style blends tradition with innovation, earning her the title of Season 1 Fan Favorite on Kitchen Scraps, Hawaii’s first televised cooking competition, airing on Hawaii News Now.

As the founder of Bite Logic, a food consulting business, Wills works with food companies on nutrition strategy, product innovation, and menu development—drawing on her expertise in food science and dietetics. Her passion for education began during her time as a high school culinary teacher, where she inspired students to explore the kitchen with confidence and curiosity. That same passion now drives her community-based cooking classes and popular social media content, where she shares Hawaii-inspired recipes that are as nourishing as they are approachable.

Whether developing new products in a test kitchen or making dinner at home with her kids, Mari Wills brings a sense of warmth, creativity, and aloha to everything she does.