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KCC’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific held its 16th annual fundraising gala last night with a sixties theme


Kapiolani Community College’s (KCC) Culinary Institute of the Pacific held their 16th annual Ho’okipa at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel last night, showcasing the talents of more than 300 students in their program. The sold-out fundraising gala featured stations with food from the different food lab classes, which include Fundamental and Intermediate Cookery, Continental Cuisine, Asian Cuisine, Garde Manger, Baking, Patisserie and Confiserie.

This year’s featured guest chef was KCC alumni Bobby Sohns, who is now the assistant pastry chef at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Since this fundraiser was held in conjunction with KCC’s Hospitality and Tourism department, the theme was “Swing Into the Sixties with Hawaii Tourism,” with many students and guests dressed to match.

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Hookipa 2013

Photo by Ed Morita

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Annoddah_Dave 82 pts

Delicate Blossom:  Yikes!  If I ate that much fuud, I would end up big enough to mortgage!  Guud to see a lot of serious students in the culinary profession.  At this rate, who will end up cooking at home?  who would want to? 

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 Annoddah_Dave that's nothing, wait til you see the coverage of Great Chefs Fight Hunger on March 23 (Unless you go, yourself, to support hawaiifoodbank ). Even if they don't all end up as chefs, though, I think it's good for people to get an appreciation for how restaurants are run and how the dishes are created. 

LinhChic 5 pts

Thank you Melissa Chang and Ed Morita for such a comprehensive look into the fundraiser. We were delighted about the turnout and are grateful to the donors who believe in our programs and continue support!

Melissa808 268 pts moderator

 LinhChic thank YOU! I'm sorry I forgot to bid on the silent auction this year!

About Melissa Chang

Melissa has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently a freelance writer and independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media. 

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