The 2024 Mauna Lani Culinary Classic

Returning for its second year, the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic is a four-day food celebration featuring James Beard Award-winning chefs. In partnership with Blue Ribbon Restaurants and non-profit organization Māla`ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School, this one-of-a-kind festival connects chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, friends and neighbors in the spirit of culinary creativity.




Omakase, The Blue Ribbon Experience
Join the Brombergs and the Blue Ribbon Sushi team as they guide you through 17 courses of Blue Ribbon tales and tastes. Featuring dishes that are synonymous with Blue Ribbon as well as creations inspired by Hawai’i, leave this feast up to the chefs.




Hosted in the iconic Francis H. I’i Brown Suite.
Thursday, August 29th
2 seatings: 5:30PM and 8PM
$738.99 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


Seating One: 5:30pm
Seating Two: 8:00pm
Chefs on the Beach

A surfside bash hosted at the Mauna Lani Beach Club honoring culinary achievements from Hawaii and beyond, Chefs on the Beach is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration dedicated to our inspiring home of Hawai’i. Featuring Blue Ribbon Sushi, Stephanie Izard, Andrew Zimmern, Jose Garces, Allen Hess, Vitaly Paley, Lee Anne Wong, Robynne Maii and Mauna Lani’s Pauline Lam. Kamaʻāina tickets available.

Friday, August 30th / 6PM - 9:30PM
General Admission: $366.39 per person / Kamaʻāina: $186.30 per person


Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


General Admission
Kamaʻāina
Culinary Classic Dinner
Three days of gastronomy culminate in this Big Island-inspired pièce de résistance, featuring a multicourse dinner at Mauna Lani’s signature restaurant, CanoeHouse with dishes from Nancy Silverton, Sheldon Simeon, Tiffany Derry, Jonathan Waxman and Margarita Manzke. VIP tickets include access to a caviar and champagne reception with bites from Jose Garces, Andrew Zimmern and Mark Libunao. Kamaʻāina tickets are available for the dinner only.

Saturday, August 31st
VIP Reception begins at 5:30PM
Dinner seating at 6:30PM
VIP: $614.79 per person
VIP Kamaʻāina: $552.79 per person
GA: $403.65 per person
GA Kamaʻāina: $341.55 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


VIP: 5:30pm
VIP Kamaʻāina: 5:30pm
General Admission: 6:30pm
GA Kamaʻāina: 6:30pm
Pā'ina Mauna Lani Lu’au
Kick off the weekend with a spectacular night of Hawaiian culture and cuisine featuring Hawaii’s best chefs, Allen Hess, Sheldon Simeon, Allan Nagun, Brian Hirata and more. Join us for an unforgettable lu’au steeped in community, tradition and history.






Thursday, August 29th / 5PM to 7:30PM
General Admission: $242.19 per person / Kama’aina: $117.99 per person




Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.




General Admission
Kamaʻāina
Off the Line with Lee Anne Wong & Bruce Bromberg
A deep dive into the trials and tribulations of what it means to be a chef and all the challenges that come with it. A comprehensive question and answer with some of the country's most successful chefs and the everyday challenges that they face, both mental and physical, and how being a chef shapes their everyday lives.

Friday, August 30th / 10AM to 11:30AM
Complimentary



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Chef Demo: The Perfect Chicken!
Join Jonathan Waxman and Tiffany Derry for an interactive lunch with two takes on world famous dishes from some of the country's best kitchens.





Friday, August 30th / 12PM to 1:30PM
$217.35 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


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New World vs. Old World Wines

Napa or Bordeaux? Cab. vs. Cab.? Join us on a high-level look at the wines of the new and old worlds, their specific elements and the characteristics that differentiate California from France

Friday, August 30th / 2:30PM to 3:45PM
$186.30 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.



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Art of the Blade: A Knife Skills Class for the Home Chef
Sharpen your knife skills with husband-and-wife team Devlin and Emily Forsythe, founders of Wölfe Cutlery. Learn how to sharpen, cut and care for the most important tool in your kitchen.


Saturday, August 31st / 10:30AM to 12PM
$68.31 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.



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Ladies First hosted by Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kerry Bromberg present a luncheon for the ladies with light fare from Lee Anne Wong and Stephanie Izard alongside infamous libations, “Espresso Tonics” anyone?


Saturday, August 31st / 12PM to 1:30PM
$217.35 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


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South Seas Libations

Join award-winning mixologist Manny Hinojosa and premium rum specialist Rhys Alvarado on this fun and informative journey to discover the magic triangle of tiki cocktails. Get hands-on and shake it up with the experts so you can keep the island vibes going at home.

Saturday, August 31st / 2:30PM to 3:45PM
$155.25 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


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Keiki Malasadas and Mocktails
Join Stephanie Izard and Pauline Lam as they brew up their favorite concoctions of tropical flavors and recipes. Learn to prepare and garnish malasada and mocktail creations in this interactive family-friendly event.


Sunday September 1st / 10AM to 11:30AM
$43.47 per person

Tickets are inclusive of 3.5% processing charges, and a 20% service charge, which is distributed amongst our valuable Front of House team throughout all Mauna Lani Culinary Classic events.


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