1839 Oct. 219 The Frenchman did not hear; his waiting eyes were bent on the door leading kitchenward, while his lips moved in something like a soliloquy.
1876 S. Lanier Clover 28 in And, kitchenward, the rattling bucket plumps Souse down the well.
2010 @saebois 25 July in twitter.com (accessed 15 Aug. 2019) Vegetarian, dairy-free meatballs, you guys! I think I need another one. *slouches off kitchenward*.