2026 schedule of events

The Annual Noble Chef Fundraising Gala

Friday, November 13, 2026 | 6pm – 9:30pm

This special event returns with the festivities taking place on site at the UHMC Culinary Arts Center Pa‘ina Building.
This evening, UHMC Culinary Arts Instructors and Students open up their classrooms to the community in honor
of Chef Tylun Pang and his legacy dedicated to student success initiatives.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT PARNTERS:

The Kea Lani Resort  •  The Grand Wailea Resort  •  Taverna  •  Humble Market Kitchen
Dukes Beach House  •  Star Noodle  •  Ulupalakua Ranch  •  Spoon and Key  •  62 MarcKet

TICKETS & TABLES:

Tickets for the Noble Chef Gala are $225 per person.
Traditional table sponsorship level opportunities are also available:
Lōkahi – $10,000  •  Ho‘omau – $5,000  •  Ho‘okipa – $3,000

The Inaugural Noble Chef Dinner Series

“Local Kine Grinds of The Pacific Rim”

Friday, October 2, 2026 | 6pm – 9:30pm

The Class Act Restaurant
Chef Aristotle Aurelio  •  Kumpad Katering  •  UHMC Culinary Arts Alumni
$250 per person

Farm To Table 5-Course Dinner

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6pm – 9:30pm

The Class Act Restaurant
Chef Zac Sato •  UHMC Culinary Arts Alumni
$250 per person

French Holiday
Traditions 5-Course Dinner

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 6pm – 9:30pm

The Class Act Restaurant
Chef JoJo Vasquez  •  The Ridge at Wao Kele
The Vineyard House Winery
$250 per person

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