Master Class Series for culinary professionals of all levels. This is the time to expand your knowledge and repertoire of cooking techniques.
Learn from two masters of their craft: James Beard Award-Winning Chef George Mavrothalassitis who will share his passion for fresh Hawaii ingredients and demonstrate “top gun” techniques of fish cookery; and United Fishing Agency expert / General Manager Brooks Takenaka who grew up in a fishing family and has dedicated his professional life to fishing and culinary professions.
WHO: Working professional chefs and cooks
WHAT: Hook to Plate – A Hawaii Culinary Education Foundation FISH Master Class
WHEN: Monday, June 12, 2023, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: UH Palamanui (located near Kona Airport) Hawaii
HOW: Cost: $150 (lunch and tasting included), Questions, Hayley Matson-Mathes, 808-941-9088. Must complete registration and payment to confirm seat.
George Mavrothalassitis is a founder of Hawaii Regional Cuisine whose trend-setting AAA Five Diamond Chef Mavro restaurant attracted foodies from all over the world. His dedication to “la cuisine du marché” (cooking from the local market) is rooted in his early training with 3 Star Michelin French master chefs and his experience as chef/owner of gourmet restaurants in Provence before moving to the U.S.
Brooks Takenaka, United Fishing Agency’s fish expert, will offer keen insights into the fishing industry, drawing upon his more than 40 years’ experience in the industry.
These two masters share a love of fish and decades of experience in the culinary profession guaranteeing you will go home with a tool kit filled with ideas and inspiration sponsored by the Hawaii Culinary Education.
