Great Chefs Fight Hunger

Mahalo for joining Hawaii Foodbank for Great Chefs Fight Hunger.

We recognize the important role food plays in pilina-the connections that bring us closer to one another. Food strengthens our relationships with family, friends, and community. It carries the traditions of the past while nourishing our future. As we come together for this year's Great Chefs Fight Hunger, we will celebrate the power of food to unite us and create a stronger, more resilient Hawai'i.

To help you prepare, please find additional parking details and planning considerations.

The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hookupu Center
1125 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. F
Honolulu, HI 96813

 
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hookupu Center is located along Ala Moana Beach Park next to Kewalo Basin. As you approach Ho'okupu Center from Ala Moana Boulevard, volunteers with directional signage will help guide you to the venue.

Please pull up to the entrance of the Ho'okupu Center, where valet parking will be available to all guests. Upon arrival, please proceed to check in at the registration table, where you will be provided with your table number for seating.

Cocktail Reception

Please refer to the time provided by your table host.

Passed hors d'oeuvres by Sean Priester, Kupu Culinary

Freshly shucked oysters by Oysters Hawaii

 Alcohol provided by RNDC Hawaii, Honolulu Beerworks, and Ko Hana Rum

Program and Remarks Begin Promptly at 5:30 p.m.

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Aloha and Welcome by Emcee Amy Hill

Remarks by Governor Josh Green and First Lady Jaime Green

Remarks by Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

Remarks by Amy Miller, Hawai'i Foodbank President and CEO

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Six-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing

 Featured Chefs

Daisuke Shimauchi, Dean & DeLuca

Shiori Okuya, Margotto Hawai'i

Chris Kajioka, Miro Kaimuki

Jason Peel, Nami Kaze

Robbyne Mai'i, Fête

Michelle Karr-Ueoka, MW Restaurant

Closing Remarks, 8:00 p.m.

Aloha Attire   |   Valet Parking

Cellar Door and Lucky Draw

Enter to Win One of Our Amazing Prizes
Register Now to Participate

All Cellar Door and Lucky Draw entries will support Hawai'i Foodbank's mission to nourish our 'ohana today and end hunger tomorrow. No purchase necessary for entry. Must be present to win.

 Premier Sponsors

 Platinum Sponsors

 Gold Sponsors

Anonymous

Silver Sponsors

American Savings Bank
Atlas Insurance
Hawaiian Electric
Kaiser Permanente
Nalo Farms / Malindi Fickle & Jason Brand
RNDC Hawai'i
The Wilhelm Group
Young Brothers

We'd like to extend a special mahalo to our generous anonymous donor for making this year's $50,000 Great Chefs Fight Hunger Match Opportunity possible.

Event Partners

Wine and spirits for the event generously sponsored by RNDC Hawaii.

Beer sponsored by Honolulu Beerworks.

Additional spirits provided by Ko Hana Rum.

Cellar Door sponsored by Johnson Brothers of Hawaii.

Specialty cocktails by Jennifer Ackrill.

Tote bags sponsored by UNIQLO Hawaii.

Culinary Partners

Farm Partners

Nalo Farms
Fresh Aloha
Kahumana Organic Farms

Mahalo nui loa to all of our local farm partners - not only for helping making this dinner possible but also for your ongoing support to nourish our ohana.

Lucky Draw Sponsors

Palms Casino Resort
United Airlines

Special Thanks

We'd like to extend a special mahalo to Great Chefs Fight Hunger Co-Chairs Chef Jeff Vigilla and Pam Davis for making this year's event possible.