About Us

MAD PIE was born out of a collaboration between Chef James Orlando and co-owners Claire and Stephen Broussard.

The Kailua-based couple first experienced James’s cooking during the unusual days of the COVID-19 pandemic via his mobile pizza truck business, Fatto A Mano. Considering it incomparable to any other pizza on island, a vision to offer the community delicious pizza with good vibes in a permanent brick-and-mortar location took form.

Chef James has worked in the food industry for 17 years, and specifically within the pizza industry for the past decade. Most recently, he was awarded 21st place (of 100 contestants) at the 2025 International Pizza Expo in the category of “Best Cheese Slice.”

After years of brand and menu development, site exploration, and aesthetic polishing, this team is proud to finally open their doors in Kaka'ako as your favorite new neighborhood pizza shop.