Grand Taste returns Sat., June 1, 2024
Maui’s best chefs know that nothing tastes better than locally grown produce, island-raised meat and fresh-caught seafood. In this year’s Grand Taste, sponsored by ʻUlupono Initiative, 11 Maui chefs will choose one of these ingredients to highlight in the competition to see who can create the best main dish or “potluck” dish.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Tickets available online:
$30 until 10 p.m. May 28;
$40 online after May 28, and will be available on-site.
We are excited to announce the participating chef’s for Grand Taste 2024!
George Vanyi, Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
Matt Dela Cruz, Humble Market Kichin’
Scotty Roberts, Makawao Public House
Damien Rubio, Merrimanʻs Kapalua
Brian Ethredge, Tails Up!
Ryan Luckey, Leilaniʻs on the Beach
Joey Macadangdang, Balai Patai
Jonathan Paison, Kō
Chance Savell, Kaʻana Kitchen at Andaz Maui
This year marks the 15th celebration of AgFest, acknowledging the essential role that agriculture plays in Maui’s economy, environment and lifestyle. In addition to Grand Taste and Grand Desserts, signature events include the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Maui 4-H Livestock Show & Auction, Keiki Zone, Grown on Maui Farmers’ Market and Ag Education. Tickets are available online or at the door (cash only): $5 for adults; free for 18 & under with student ID. Parking is free.
AgFest is hosted by MCFB and Maui 4-H Livestock Association in partnership with the County of Maui, Maui County Council and the Office of Economic Development.
Volunteers are needed to help share Maui’s vibrant agricultural scene with the public. Anyone interested can email education [at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
For a final schedule of events and to purchase tickets for Grand Taste, Grand Desserts & Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, visit MauiAgFest.org.
Mahalo Gold Sponsors
Mahalo Silver Sponsors
Plan to come early to plan your tastings from 12 chef stations featuring tastings around one local ingredient.
Tickets $30 if purchased online by 10 p.m. May 28 or $40 from May 28, and will be available at the event. We recommend arriving at Grand Taste by 3 pm in order to enjoy all of the offerings. Dishes are subject to change based on product availability. Limited gluten-free and vegan dishes.
Out of all the talented chefs, which one will earn the Grand Taste judges’ nod for “Best Protein,” “Best Vegetarian” and “Best Overall”? And the bigger question is, which one will capture the coveted Tylun Pang “Fan Favorite” award? That honor—created last year as a legacy of beloved late Maui Chef Tylun Pang—is decided by the public, with ticket holders trying all 11 dishes and casting a vote for their favorite.
Grand Taste will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Save room for dessert! This year, MCFB launches Grand Desserts, featuring Maui Gold Pineapple as the Contest local ingredient. Each talented chef will make two entries: one with the Contest ingredient and one with an ingredient of their Choice. The four Grand Desserts chefs are:
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- Amber-Lynn Ching, Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
- D Maude Amme DʻOnut, Donut Dynamite
- Terry Menegdeg, Andaz Maui Resort & Spa
- Charlie Owen, The Bakery Lāhainā
Plans are already in the works to expand the Grand Desserts event next year, with up to 12 participants from Maui resorts and independent businesses.
Grand Desserts will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available online $25 in advance, or $30 day of.
This year marks the 14th celebration of AgFest, celebrating the essential role that agriculture plays in Maui’s economy, environment and lifestyle. In addition to Grand Taste and Grand Desserts, signature events include the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Maui 4-H Livestock Show & Auction, Keiki Zone, Grown on Maui Farmers’ Market and Ag Education. Tickets are available online or at the door (cash only): $5 for adults; free for 18 & under with student ID. Parking is free.
AgFest is hosted by MCFB and Maui 4-H Livestock Association in partnership with the County of Maui, Maui County Council and the Office of Economic Development, along with a strong show of support from Gold sponsors Ulupono Initiative (Grand Taste), Pukalani Superette (4-H Livestock), Bayer (Grown on Maui Farmers Market), Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast), and Pacific Media Group (Entertainment). MCFB also gives a big mahalo to Silver sponsors Hawthorne/Ness and Mahi Pono; and Bronze sponsors Hawaiian Electric and VIP Grocery.
Volunteers are needed to help share Maui’s vibrant agricultural scene with the public. Anyone interested can email education [at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
