🎓 The journey continues. Congratulations to the graduates of Kapiʻolani Community College’s 2 p.m. Commencement Ceremony!
Carry forward the lessons, friendships, and resilience built here at Lēʻahi. The future is waiting, and you are more than ready for it. 🌺✨
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🌏 🍽 Your Classroom Reel
Fukuoka could be your classroom.
Step into a global culinary experience with Kapi‘olani Community College students
as they take their learning beyond Hawai‘i and into Fukuoka, Japan—an international hub known for its rich food culture and innovation.
Through hands-on training and immersive experiences, students develop real-world skills while exploring new techniques, flavors, and traditions that shape the
global culinary industry.
🎥Watch the full video and see what’s possible.
👉https://youtu.be/Djh7XikgVjI
📩Learn more: [email protected]
Paul S. Honda International Center
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#Fukuoka #JapanStudyAbroad #StudyInJapan #FoodCulture #GlobalCuisine
#TravelToLearn #CulturalExchange #InternationalEducation #StudentExperience
#HandsOnLearning #KapCC #KapiolaniCC #UniversityOfHawaii #VisitJapan
Today we welcomed Dr. Laure Burke on her appointment as Dean of Business, Legal, Technology, Culinary, and Hospitality at Kapi’olani CC.
Her leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to innovation will continue to strengthen pathways for our haumāna and the communities we serve.
Celebrate National Ramen Day with us 🍜
From the unforgettable #HFWF24 Lucky Dragon with Martin Yan & Friends at @maunakeahotel , @chefroyyamaguchi brought the heat with his VIP style Ramen Bar—layered with lobster, king crab, Chinese five-spice pork belly, yakitori beef sticks, soft-boiled egg, black garlic, chicharrón, all swimming in a rich truffle broth.
It was bold, indulgent, and exactly the kind of culinary creativity we love to celebrate at @hifoodwinefest !
Who’s ready for more like this at #HFWF26👇
#nationalramenday #hfwf26 #celebritychef
Congratulations to Cohort 17 & 18 graduates of Cooking for Healthy Kids! 🎉
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiʻolani Community College, in partnership with the @theculinaryinstituteofamerica , is making strides in enhancing Hawaiʻi’s school food system through the CIP x CIA Workforce Development Program. In this cohort, 14 dedicated school food service professionals hailing from seven different Oʻahu schools learned essential culinary skills, enabling them to craft nutritious and flavorful meals using local ingredients.
By focusing on these vital skills, the program not only supports improved student nutrition but also fosters strong farm-to-school partnerships. Our graduates are now equipped to make a positive impact in their schools, helping to cultivate healthier futures for our keiki 🌿👩🍳👨🍳
Get ready for Cohort 19: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry Arts! Now’s your chance to apply!
Developed through the CIP x CIA Workforce Development Program, this cohort is designed to provide participants with foundational skills in the art and science of baking.
It is encouraged to enroll in both cohort 19 and cohort 20 for a more comprehensive learning experience.
🗓 April 6-10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 Kapiʻolani Community College
⚠️ Space is limited
Eligibility requirements include:
✔ 18 years or older
✔ Hawaiʻi resident or active military personnel stationed in Hawaiʻi
✔ Minimum of three years of culinary industry experience
🎓 Full tuition scholarships for Cohort 19 & 20 are made possible through the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance CIP x CIA Workforce Development Scholarship Fund. Scholarships for Native Hawaiian applicants are provided by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Applications for Cohort 19 are open through March 13, 2026.
Applications for Cohort 20 are open through March 20, 2026.
🔗 Apply now by visiting the link in our bio.
🦃✨ This season, we’re thankful for our Culinary Institute of America and the Culinary Institute of Pacific ʻohana.
From classrooms to kitchens, from local farms to dining tables, the dedication, creativity, and aloha that continue to shape Hawai‘i’s food future. 🌺👩🍳
Mahalo for being part of this incredible journey. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific and @theculinaryinstituteofamerica .
A special mahalo to Chef Roy Yamaguchi for personally guiding us through the breathtaking new Culinary Institute of the Pacific facility along the slopes of Lē‘ahi.
The vision behind this campus — and the world-class kitchens, classrooms, and hands-on learning spaces bringing it to life — is truly extraordinary. It’s clear that CIP will serve as a cornerstone for innovation, creativity, and workforce development in Hawai‘i’s culinary industry for years to come.
We’re fortunate to have industry partners and educational leaders working together to elevate Hawai‘i’s food systems and open doors for students pursuing these high-demand, high-impact careers. I’m grateful for the chance to see it all firsthand and excited for what lies ahead.
And a fun fact: Chef Roy and I both hail from Camp Zama, Japan — he graduated from Zama High School, and I would’ve been a fellow Trojan had my family not moved to Hawai‘i when I was 11. Instead, I became a Trojan of Mililani High School (where Rep. Grandinetti is a proud fellow alum)!
#CulinaryInstituteOfThePacific #HigherEdHawaii #UHSystem #CulinaryArts #WorkforceDevelopment #HawaiiChefs
👩🏻🍳🧑🏽🍳 Mahalo to Chef Alan Wong and Chef Lauren Tamamoto for bringing their KCC culinary class to visit us here at Sumida Farm.
Their culinary students visited our farm to learn more about our farm history and how we grow and harvest our local watercress in order to develop a deeper connection with where their food comes from and an understanding of not just the product, but the people and place behind it. We were honored to host all of these talented up and coming chefs and loved to see how they brought our locally grown watercress to life.
As promised in our Lunch at KCC video tonight’s dinner was cooked by the talented KCC Culinary Arts students. Ka ʻIkena Lauaʻe is truly a hidden gem that’s shaping the future of Hawaiʻi’s restaurant scene. A three-course gourmet dinner that tops out at just $48? That’s a crazy deal!
I’ve been following Chef Instructor Grant Sato for a while now and had to check this place out. And honestly, even though the meal is cooked and served by students, it rivals most high-end restaurants on the island.
Reservations for Module 2 open on October 30th at 8 a.m., so set your alarm because they’ll go fast for this one-of-a-kind dining experience. Just save a reservation for us! If you’ve never heard of Ka ʻIkena Lauaʻe before… now you know.
Share this with someone that would love to try this unique experience and hit the ♥️ button to show us some Aloha.
🌐:/hawaii.edu/culinaryartsprogram-kapcc/ka-ikena-lauae
Link is also in our bio if you can't click this one.
#HawaiiFoodReviews #KaIkenaLauae #KCCCulinary #KapiolaniCommunityCollege #CulinaryArts #CulinaryStudent #CulinaryArts #Honolulu #OahuFood #Eater
We had lunch cooked by the KCC Culinary Arts students at Ka ʻIkena Lauaʻe! This spot serves as a hands-on culinary lab where students get real-world experience in both the kitchen and dining room.
A 3-Course lunch only ranges from $34-$37 based on your entree. Ours was $37 each for the Korean Braised Boneless Short Rib with Ulu Mash and Vietnamese Inspired Grilled Washugyu Bavette Steak.
We were genuinely impressed by every dish. The steak was one of the best I’ve had in a while. The Southeast Asian Chimichurri Sauce was the perfect balance of umami and acid. Best of all these students cooked the steak to temp better than most Steakhouses in Hawaii.
Overall, it’s amazing bang for your buck and supports a great cause. PS because it's a school you can pay on credit card but not tip. They take cash "tips" at a box by the door with proceeds going towards the culinary program.
Reservations go fast and there's limited availability since these are actual classes. I think the website and reservation system need an overhaul. I wish the reservation system would just tell me about alternate availability or just say completely booked. I had to fumble through each day to find a rez.
Stay tuned for our next video that will give you a look at Dinner served at Ka ʻIkena Lauaʻe. If you're curious where to park just watch the end of our video.
If you've never been to this unique restaurant tap the ♥️ button and share it with someone you'd like to try it with.
🌐:/honolulu/kaikena-lauae/
Link is also in our bio if you can't click this one.
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👩🍳🍳 Happy National Cooking Day!
Today, we’re celebrating the next generation of Hawai‘i’s culinary leaders—the talented students who bring their passion and energy to Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival® 🌺
When you attend HFWF, you’re not just indulging in world-class food and drink—you’re also fueling the future of Hawai‘i’s culinary scene! Your ticket supports scholarships, externships, and hands-on opportunities for students to learn from the very best chefs in the world!
Get a taste of the future at #HFWF25
Explore the six UHCC culinary programs volunteering at this years festival:
@kccculinary | @culinaryinstituteofthepacific@leewardculinary@kauaicommunitycollege@culinary_palamanui@hawaiiccculinary@uhmaui
Together, we’re cooking up more than incredible meals—we’re shaping Hawai‘i’s culinary future. 🌱🍴
🎟️ Be part of the movement. Get your #HFWF25 tickets today!
👇 What are you serving up for #NationalCookingDay? Tell us in the comments!
