, the annual Leeward Culinary Arts Gala, once again pairs Hawaiʻi’s finest chefs with local farmers, ranchers and aquaculturists to provide patrons with dishes that are fresh, local and as diverse as our islands themselves.
This culinary event on Saturday, May 9, 6–9 p.m. on the campus, is the annual fundraiser that provides scholarships and educational opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s .
Lʻulu features 13 chefs, each featuring a locally grown or produced food item in their menu offering. Guests indulge their senses with the delectable cuisines of Hawaiʻi’s finest chefs who work alongside the Culinary Arts Program’s instructors and students.
Relaxing entertainment and a silent auction, complemented by an array of wines, beers, spirits and specialty coffees and teas complete the festive atmosphere and extraordinary ambiance of dining amid the four-time ʻIlima award-winning fine dining restaurant, and the Culinary Arts Program’s kitchen facilities.
Featured restaurants and chefs
- , Alan Wong
- , Roy Yamaguchi, Darryl Shinogi
- , DK Kodama
- Nalo Farms, Dean Okimoto
- : A Disney Resort and Spa, Jeff Wind, Ron Villoria
- , Troy Terorotua
- , Hideaki “Santa” Miyoshi
- , Ronnie Nasuti
- , Rodney Uyehara
- Lunch Box, Mark “Gooch” Noguchi
- , Wade and Michelle Ueoka
- , Andrew Le
- , Leeward CC, Ian Riseley
Additional event information
Tickets are general admission grazing at $100 through May 2 ($125.00 from May 3).
For more information and tickets, please contact Fabi Castellano at (808) 455-0300 or Tommylynn Benavente at (808) 455-0298.