2025 CHEF COMPETITORS

CHEF MAIKA'I COELHO
Binchotan Bar & Grill
Chef De Cuisine


CHEF CHAD YAMAMOTO
Chef & Co-owner at
Walua Social Club
2024 Cook-off Winner


CHEF RHODA MAGBITANG
CanoeHouse Executive Chef


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
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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

Chef Chad Yamamoto
Walua Social Club
Chef Maika'i Coelho
Binchotan Bar & Grille
Chef Rhoda Magbitang
CanoeHouse
Chef Chris Massella
Kenichi Pacific
Chef Pedro Almazan
King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort
Chef Kamaha'o Ocean Kanekoa &
Chef Jason Kanekoa
Pā'ina By Ocean
Original Thai
Chef Tracey Apoliona &
Chef Brightwell Youngstrom
Hawai'i Island Catering Co.
Chef Emma Micor
Kuisina Ni Emma
Chef Beorn Hockenhull
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
Kalei Jury & Brandon Ventura
Hamakua Coast Premium
Priscilla Basque
Wanna Bee Pono Honey
Chef Leah
Sweet Indulgence Hawai'i