This year, three of Hawai‘i Island’s top chefs will battle it out live, crafting three incredible courses right before our eyes! Attendees will have a front-row seat as these talented chefs bring their unique flavors, style, and creativity to life, celebrating the vibrant tastes of the Pacific and Asia.
Our judges will score the dishes, but guests will also have the power to help crown the winner by voting for their favorite chef!
2025 JUDGES & HOST
JUDGE
CHEF GEORGE GOMES
JUDGE
CHEF FLORA KAMIMURA
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Hawai'i Island's top mixologists battle it out to dethrone last year's winner, Preston Branco! Sip on vibrant, creative cocktails as these talented bartenders shake up the competition for the title. Don’t miss the fun and flavor! Our VIP guests will choose this year's winner!
Competition & Tasting will happen during the VIP hour 11am-12pm
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Chef Moana Wooten
Royal Kona Resort
2025 PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER!
Chef Chad Yamamoto
Walua Social Club
Chef Maika'i Coelho
Binchotan Bar & Grille
Chef Rhoda Magbitang
CanoeHouse
Chef Chris Massella
Kenichi Pacific
Chef Glenn Bitle
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort
Chef Jason Kanekoa
Pā'ina By Ocean
Chef Saing Schueler
Original Thai
Chef Tracey Apoliona &
Chef Brightwell Youngstrom
Hawai'i Island Catering Co.
Chef Emma Micor
Kuisina Ni Emma
Chef Ash Danao
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
Chef Patrick Danielsen
University of the Nations
Chef Clayton Arakawa
Big Island Provisions
Chef Rosemary Vallente
Mayflo's Kitchen
Chef Leah
Sweet Indulgence Hawai'i
Aloha Bento Delivery Co.
Kalei Jury & Brandon Ventura
Hamakua Coast Premium
Priscilla Basque
Wanna Bee Pono Honey
2025 EVENT SPONSORS
