Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation Programs
Dedicated to the Support and Development of Culinary Training Programs in Hawaii.
Who We Are
HCEF is a 501c3 non-profit foundation championing culinary education in Hawai‘i. The foundation’s mission is to provide Hawai‘i’s culinary students access to the best knowledge and exposure to cutting-edge techniques through a variety of programs with local, national and international chefs and food experts.
We provide financial and professional resources towards activities that enhance the scope of learning by culinary students and professionals. We facilitate the sharing of knowledge by experts with students. HCEF is the only organization of its kind in the state of Hawai‘i and the U.S.
What we do
Accomplished chefs and food experts are partnered with Hawai‘i’s culinary students and professionals through foundation programs such as these:
- Visiting culinary experts introduce national and international food trends and ideas through demonstrations and workshops at UH’s Community Colleges.
- Center of the Plate workshops throughout the state feature top island chefs sharing their knowledge and experience
- Master Chef classes hone student skill sets by focusing on specific techniques and philosophies
- Professional workshops enable industry professionals to improve and update their skills
- Chefs serve as mentors and guides for high school culinary programs.
HCEF is also involved in:
- Public educational programs
- Celebrity chef dinners
- Chef training / professional mentoring for high school culinary teachers
- Raising the culinary bar in Hawai‘i through ongoing culinary education
Dedicated to the Best
The Hawai‘i Culinary Education Foundation is dedicated to the development and support of culinary training programs throughout the state of Hawai‘i to promote our unique culinary traditions. Created in 1998, as the Hale ‘Aina ‘Ohana, the Hawai‘i Culinary Education Foundation recognizes the contribution of the culinary industry to Hawai‘i’s economy. An advisory committee comprised of prominent members of the Hawai‘i restaurant and hospitality industry and leaders of culinary programs meet regularly to plan activities and fund-raising events.
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THE STUDENTS OF THE CULINARY ARTS NEED YOU!
Contributions to the Foundation provide an incalculable benefit to culinary arts programs at UH Community Colleges, high schools and independent culinary schools.