The 2015 Noble Chef will take place Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui

The Maui Culinary Academy at University of Hawai‘i Maui College is growing the next generation of talented culinary artists. On Saturday, October 17th,  experience “The World on a Plate: Latin America”, a celebration of Nuevo Latino cuisine led by celebrity Noble Chefs and the Maui Culinary Academy students they are mentoring. The Noble Chef is hosted at the gorgeous Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui resort and is Maui’s premier food and wine event benefiting culinary education on Maui.

This year’s Noble Chef event begins at 5:30 pm with a sunset reception featuring celebrity chefs showcasing mouthwatering culinary creations spanning the exciting and rich flavors of Latin America. After tasting and sipping, at 7:00pm sit down to a gourmet Nuevo Latino dinner presented by the academy’s talented Faculty Chefs, and enjoy entertainment, a unique live auction and fund-a need, with a grand dessert finale celebration. Before heading home, stop by our chic after party in the Kea Lani’s Mezzanine Lounge.

All proceeds from the evening support the Maui Culinary Academy. Tickets will go on sale September 1st. For inquiries related to sponsorship, please reach out to Marilyn Fornwall byemail or phone at (808) 984-3261.

Noble Chef event benefiting Maui Culinary Academy


For eighteen consecutive years, The Noble Chef has attracted thousands of food lovers who lend support to Maui Culinary Academy’s (MCA) student scholarships, endowments, and programs. Raising funds is only one aspect of this highly anticipated food and wine event. It also serves as a training opportunity for Maui’s burgeoning chefs and is a showcase for the culinary talents of MCA’s industry partners, faculty and students.