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!
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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!
Competition & Tasting will happen during the VIP hour 11am-12pm