Gevin Utrillo, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Born and raised in Lahaina, Maui, Chef Gevin became interested in food by watching his family cook, using fresh fish, meat and vegetables. He started his career at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki in 1994...
View ArticlePetr Slavetinsky, Marriott Maui Ocean Club
Born and raised in Prague, Peter began his career by attending culinary school at the age of 14.After graduating he worked for the 5 star Forum Hotel in Prague and then spent five years working in the...
View ArticleChris Schobel, Hula Grill Maui
Chris has been with T.S. Restaurants for five years and has been executive chef of the Hula Grill for over a year. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu, Australia. He is...
View ArticleBernardo Salazar, Royal Lahaina Resort
Chef Bernardo Salazar was born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia. According to Salazar, “Food is the one thing that has the ability to bring families and friends together and at Royal Lahaina Resort, our...
View ArticleIvan Pahk, Maui Fish & Pasta
Ivan Pahk, Executive Chef/Partner Maui Fish & Pasta, a DK Restaurant. When Chef Pahk began working with D. K. Kodama and his famed Sansei Seafood restaurants in February 2000, he quickly revealed...
View ArticleThomas Muromoto, Ka’anapali Beach Hotel
Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Tom Muromoto, executive chef at Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel, has developed a unique perspective that has served him well throughout his career as an award-winning chef. Taking...
View ArticleFrancois Milliet, Executive Chef, Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas...
Chef Francois Milliet, Executive Chef, Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Ka`anapali Fresh Chef Co-ChairpersonWith over twenty years of culinary expertise, Executive Chef Francois Milliet has...
View ArticleScott McGill, TS Restaurants
Scott McGill is the Executive Chef for TS Restaurants. Scott has lived in Hawaii for 19 years working with TS Restaurants at multiple locations on Oahu, Kauai and Maui. Throughout his tenure at T S...
View ArticleJoey Macadangdang, Roy Yamaguchi Restaurant
In 1983 Joey moved to Lahaina, Hawaii from the Philippines and has gained his culinary experience working concurrently in various kitchen position in Lahaina. Since Joining Roy’s Kahana Bar & Grill...
View ArticleChristian Jorgensen, CJ’s Deli & Diner Restaurant, Comfort Zone Catering
Chef Christian Jorgensen is a Master Chef with international credentials. He was formally trained in Copenhagen, Denmark and has cooked literally all over the globe in such exotic places such as India,...
View ArticleGreg Grohowski, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Born and raised in the Midwest, Chef Greg worked as a culinarian through high school and college during which time he enrolled in Paragon Restaurants Corporation chef apprentice training program to...
View ArticleGreg Gaspar, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Gregory Gaspar, Executive Chef at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, trained in California and Hawaii with an emphasis on classical world cuisine. Creating contemporary American cuisine with Pacific...
View ArticleGarret Fujieda, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa (Ka’anapali Fresh Chef...
Garret Fujieda presents a world-class dining experience, infusing his culinary excellence with a sustainable twist. “I was taught to respect food, protect, conserve and not be wasteful. In Hawaii, we...
View ArticleMatt Dugan, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
A graduate of the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburg, Chef Matthew Dugan has been with the Hyatt Hotel Corporation since 2003 during which time he has held various positions in the culinary...
View ArticleJames Domingo, Leilani’s on the Beach
Chef James Domingo was born and raised on the Island of Maui. Residing in the town of Kahului for most of his childhood life. Chef James attended Lihikai Elementary, Maui Waena Intermediate and proudly...
View ArticleKaanapali Beach Resort Throws a Throwback Party at #KFresh13
Gathering Maui’s farmers and their freshest produce, and pairing them with a dozen star chefs from the 50th state’s most celebrated beachside resort, makes for a winning recipe. Hands down. Now bring...
View ArticleGevin Utrillo, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
“Growing up in Hawaii has flavored my cooking style, which is influenced by the ethnicities found all over the Islands. The Japengo menu is ‘Pacific-Rim” influenced, which means that we utilize the...
View ArticleParis Nabavi, Chef & Owner, Sangrita Grill + Cantina
Chef Paris is active in the community and takes a special interest in educating young people about healthy eating and sustainable agriculture. As a sponsor of the Maui School Garden Network, he...
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