The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association will present its 26th annual holiday scholarship fundraiser — with a new name and location — from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Kona Kohala Chefs Association will present its 26th annual holiday scholarship fundraiser — with a new name and location — from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Christmas at Kamakahonu Bay-Dining with the Chefs will sprawl onto the hotel’s historic, seaside luau grounds.
Most recently called Christmas at the Fairmont and Christmas at Kona Village, the festive holiday gala was hosted at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in 1995.
“It’s a great pleasure to return the event to this historic property in Kailua Village,” explained event founder Jean Hull, CCE. “In addition, we are extremely pleased that the hotel’s executive chef, George Gomes, was one of the first graduates of our culinary program at Hawaii Community College in Kona.”
The fundraiser benefits local culinary students attending Hawaii Community College in Kona, the “Equip the Kitchens” campaign for the future HCC-Palamanui and members of the Kona Kohala Chefs Association who want to further their education.
Twenty top Hawaii chefs and confectioners will use primarily locally sourced ingredients to prepare tantalizing cuisine with a holiday twist — all accompanied by hand-crafted ales, wines and pure Kona coffee.
Attendees also can enjoy live music and dancing under the stars, plus an exciting silent auction.
Tickets remain $85 each, or in a reserved table for 10 for $1,000, and will be sold beginning Oct. 1.
Purchase tickets online at www.konakohalachefs.org or at Kailua Candy Co.
Call 329-2522 for more information and to charge tickets by phone.
ACF is the largest, professional nonprofit organization for chefs and cooks in the nation. Founded in 1980, the Kona Kohala chapter is comprised of food service professionals, vendors, growers and culinary enthusiasts.