Event Calendar 2026
The Foundation supports culinary professionals sharing their knowledge with Island students.
04
December
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sysco Hawaii,
The Department of Education High School Culinary Teachers’ Training is an educator professional development workshop organized by the Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation (HCEF).The event is designed to support, mentor, and provide continuing education for high school culinary teachers across the state. By training the educators, the program directly enriches the...
19
November
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
UH Maui Community College,
Maui Community College with Chef Keaka Lee, Kapa Hale Registration Form
27
October
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kauai Community College,
Kauai Community College with Jason Chow and Harley Tunac-Chow, The Butcher & Baker, The Local General Store Registration Form
21
October
2026
October 21 - October 22
Kapiolani Community College,
Dorie Greenspan is a New York Times bestselling and five-time James Beard Award-winning author. In addition to books of her own recipes, she’s written cookbooks with Julia Child (Baking with Julia), the chef Daniel Boulud (The Café Boulud Cookbook) and the legendary Parisian pastry chef, Pierre Hermé (Desserts by Pierre...
18
October
2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fete restaurant,
2 N. Hotel St
Honolulu, HI United States
2 N. Hotel St
Honolulu, HI United States
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation.
07
October
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
UH Palamanui,
Hawaii
Hawaii
Palamanui with Chef Bao Tran and Jennifer Akiyoshi, Giovedi Restaurant Registration Form
01
September
2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leeward Community College,
Pastry Chef of The Year 2019 ACF Kona Kohaha Chefs Association. He is a very passionate and creative Executive Pastry Chef with over 30 years experience in Canada and United States. He is highly skilled in all areas of pastry and have excellent performance reviews to prove it. Registration Form
02
August
2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UMI by Chef Vikram Garg,
Join the Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation for the 10th Indian Dinner as Chef Vikram Garg explores Masala Maya or the Magic of Spices on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, 6 p.m. Dinner proceeds will benefit HCEF.The dinner will take place at UMI by Chef Vikram Garg located in the Halepuna Hotel, 2233 Helumoa...
14
July
2026
July 14 - July 15
Leeward Community College,
KCC and LCC baking students (must be enrolled to attend)
12
July
2026
July 12 - July 13
Leeward Community College,
for Working Professional Chefs, Bakers and Cooks, Leeward Community College. Must register to attend.
05
March
2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kauai Community College,
Join Royal Hawaiian Executive Chef Shaymus Alwin for an exclusive lobster culinary workshop. Learn professional techniques for selecting, preparing, and cooking lobster including breaking down whole lobster, classic and contemporary preparation methods, sauce pairings, and resort-style presentation. Perfect for culinary students, working chefs, and serious home cooks.
03
March
2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UH Maui,
UH Maui, Butchery and Baking, Chef Harley Tunac Chow and Jason Chow, The Local General Store
11
February
2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Windward Community College,
Dept. of Education High School Educators Culinary Training/Baking, Desserts, Confectionary, and Sauces with Chef Dan Swift
22
January
2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leeward Community College Workshop,
Leeward Community College, Mauka Meats, Butchery, Micah Richards and The Local General Store Jason Chow
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