#christmas with the chefs

Recipients are all local culinary students who are continuing their education at Hawai‘i Community College-Pālamanui. They include Trinity Tavares, Exon Pimentero, Nina Stuart, Minnie Pira, Shanley Tabios and Mallory Javillonar. 

Enjoy plates of expertly prepared holiday cuisine and delectable treats accompanied by handcrafted brews, select wines and 100% Kona coffee. 

Kick off the holiday season and celebrate the 30th year of the Big Isle’s Christmas with the Chefs, on Saturday, Dec.1.

The American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association awarded six $2,000 scholarships Saturday, Dec. 2.

The annual Christmas with the Chefs gala will be held on the seaside grounds of Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.