University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s award-winning Culinary Arts Program is inviting the public to take part in a series of hands-on, non-credit culinary classes designed for enjoyment and skill-building. The “Just for Fun” classes cover a range of topics, from cookie baking to crafting gnocchi and risotto.
The first class, Baking Basics—Quick Bread Baking Technique, kicks off on Saturday, March 1, led by UH Maui College Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield. Stanchfield will oversee all baking classes, while Chef Roger Stettler, formerly of Taverna, will teach the cooking sessions.
All classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. in the Pāʻina Building on the UH Maui College Kahului Campus. Cost is $62.50 per class. Participation is limited to eight students. The link to class descriptions and registration form is below. Please note: An additional eight seats are reserved for DOE culinary students and instructors at no cost. There are separate registration links for the public and for DOE Only for each class. Please be sure to use the appropriate link to register.
And DOE culinary students and instructors, please note, UH Maui College is able to provide free tuition for its Culinary Arts Program for any DOE culinary student or instructor.
“This is a unique opportunity to attend one of the country’s premier Culinary Arts Programs at no cost,” said UH Maui College Chancellor Lui Hokoana. “For any DOE culinary student or instructor considering a career in the food and beverage industry, we encourage you to apply. There is a wide and varied job market here on Maui and around the world—for future chefs, pastry chefs, and restaurateurs. You could be one of our next culinary stars!”
Those interested in the Saturday classes may register online. Everyone enrolling in the Saturday classes must wear long pants, covered shoes and bring a water bottle and hair tie if needed.
For questions about the Saturday classes and for information about free tuition in the Culinary Arts Program should, please contact Chef Craig Omori at omoric@hawaii.edu or (808) 386-1149.
