About 278 attendees enjoyed dishes prepared by celebrity chefs, who were assisted by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College culinary students, at the 24th Noble Chef fundraising gala held at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea on April 5.
“The ‘Past, Present & Future’ theme honored generations of culinary professionals including, of course, one of the very best friends our program has ever had, the late, great Chef Tylun Pang,” said Chancellor Lui Hokoana “Mahalo to all who worked so hard to make it a success and to all the guests who attended.”
The Noble Chef Gala plays a pivotal role in supporting student scholarships, hands-on training experiences, internships, program enrichment, and professional development for faculty. At the event, culinary student Constance Mehaffey was awarded a $1,000 Rising Star scholarship, and student Shelsea Wurts was awarded a $1,000 Culinary Excellence scholarship.
“This unforgettable evening was not only a celebration of culinary excellence, but a powerful reminder of the incredible generosity and community spirit that fuels our shared vision of student success,” said Peter Pak, Culinary Arts Program coordinator.
