Maui Culinary Academy’s Noble Chef benefit features
the flavors of Latin America
Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Noble Chef is Maui Culinary Academy’s largest annual fundraiser, and features a mentorship program that pairs together many of Maui’s most celebrated chefs and MCA students. This year’s event theme is “The World on a Plate–Latin America” represented by a celebrity chef-designed reception menu spanning the flavors, traditions and the spices of Latin culture.
The 19th annual Noble Chef benefit begins with a festive courtyard reception with a celebrity-chef designed menu at 5:30 p.m., followed by an elegant gourmet dinner with entertainment and auction at 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand is the Buena Vista Lounge industry after party at 8:30 p.m. in the Fairmont Kea Lani’s Lobby Mezzanine, featuring Cuban tastings from Maui Culinary Academy alumni Chef Travis Morrin of Three’s Bar and Grill.
“The annual Noble Chef event is our most anticipated function for our culinary art students and faculty. They benefit from spending valuable time with our local Maui celebrity chefs through kitchen preparation that begins a few days out from the event date,” said Chef Dean Louie, Maui Culinary Academy program coordinator. “This creates real–world environments for students to cultivate working relationships with industry partners and the hands-on training they receive is an invaluable and memorable experience.”
This year’s celebrity “Noble Chefs” include:
- Craig Dryhurst, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
- Mark Ellman, Frida’s Beach House
- Lyndon Honda, Laulima Catering and Events
- Matteo Mistura, Matteo’s Osteria
- Travis Morrin, Three’s Bar and Grill
- Paris Nabavi, Sangrita Grill + Cantina
- Geno Sarmiento, Nick’s Fish Market
- Sheldon Simeon, Migrant
- Ryan Urig, Grand Wailea
Added Louie, “ The training MCA students receive for a summer at the Fairmont Kea Lani will transport them far beyond the college lecture room and practical kitchen labs. First-hand industry experience will provide priceless learning lessons and skill sets required for life-long careers.”
For more information or to purchase a ticket/table, visit the Noble Chef website.
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