These series of classes are designed for those of you who are interested in learning proper cooking or baking techniques and skills. Classes are held in the culinary arts laboratories and lecture rooms. In most cases, you have the opportunity to prepare and produce certain foods, sample, and discuss methods and techniques with the chef instructor. The culinary series are modular. This means you may pick and choose classes that fit your personal interests. In order to ensure individual attention and safety, class enrollment is limited. To enroll, please call 808-734-9211.

Dress Code: As a safety precaution, participants in all culinary classes are encouraged to wear covered, non-slip shoes (e.g. tennis shoes) and comfortable slacks. Aprons or any other personal items may also be brought to class. The college, however, will not be held responsible, if such items are lost or stolen.

Chef Laura’s European Flavors
Chef Laura started her career at the renowned Crustacean Restaurant in that great food town, San Francisco, and pursued her passion for cooking at the famed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. Chef Laura has traveled through Italy and France and across America in pursuit of culinary knowledge. She has catered events to an impressive list of clients including George Lucas, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiffany & Co., and the San Francisco Ballet. Now Chef Laura wants to share her passion for food with the local folks in Hawaii!

La Technique
Good French food is all about the basics. Start with market fresh ingredients, use tried and true techniques and turn simple food into gastronomic delights. Chef Laura will show you a few tricks she picked up during her time at Le Cordon Bleu. You’ll make a few classic dishes like poulet nicoise, a caramelized onion tart and, if you’re good, a few simple chocolate truffles for dessert.