Competing chefs in the 2014 Big Island Chocolate Festival have some big names to impress with their sweet and savory offerings this year. Headlining the Chocolate Festival this year is “Mr. Chocolate” Jacques Torres, Food Network celebrity from New York City, plus chef Donald Wressell of Guittard, chef Vincent Bourdin of Valrhona USA, and chef Stanton Ho for Amoretti. These …
Early Bird Tickets For Big Island Chocolate Festival On Sale NOW!
Are you ready for a night of chocolate decadence!? Get discounted early bird tickets NOW to the Big Island Chocolate Festival being held on May 3rd at the Fairmont Orchid-Hawaii while a limited amount are available! “Early early bird tickets” are $65 with a limit of only 80 until February 28th. Then the price will go to $70 and once …
2014 Big Island Chocolate Festival Brings Student Competition To a New Level
In 2013, the Kona Cacao Association’s President, Farsheed Bonakdar worked with Maui Community College instructor and well known chef, Cheech Gannon to create a high level culinary competition for culinary students in the state of Hawaii. Professional chefs, Stanton Ho and David Brown of Kapiolani Community College were among the judges who over saw a plated dessert competition between University of …
Big Island Chocolate Festival 2014 – Set Your Calendars for May 2-3!
Are you already anticipating an evening full of chocolate decadence, bumping live music, enjoying the evening with friends and most of all, raising money for two great charitable causes? Then mark your calendar RIGHT NOW for May 2-3, 2014 at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Friday May 2nd is our annual student culinary competition being held in the grand ballroom this …
2013 Big Island Chocolate Fest Names Taste-Off Winners
The Fairmont-Orchid, Hawaii swept the awards at the sold-out Big Island Chocolate Festival March 23. The Fairmont’s culinary team earned three “bests,” winning Best Savory and Best Sweet (plated dessert), and took the People’s Choice Award for their savory offering of a Cocoa-Dusted Spicy Ahi Cone with Orange Shiso Mayo, Truffle Orange Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese. Other winners were Elena …