The University of Hawaii Maui College is offering seven, non-credit “just for fun” culinary classes. Photo Courtesy UH Maui College

The University of Hawaii Maui College’s award-winning Culinary Arts Program team has created for the public seven, non-credit, “just-for-fun” culinary classes ranging from advanced cookie baking to making gnocchi and risotto and everything in between.

The first class, Baking Basics – Quick Bread Baking Technique, will be held on March 1 and will be taught by UHMC Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield who will teach all the baking classes. Chef Roger Stettler, formerly of Taverna, will teach all the cooking classes in the series.

All classes are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays in the Pā’ina Building on the UHMC Kahului Campus. The cost is $62.50 per class. Participation is limited to eight students.

Additionally, there are eight seats are reserved for DOE culinary students and instructors at no cost. There are separate registration links for the public and for DOE students and instructors for each class..

“This is a unique opportunity to attend one of the country’s premier Culinary Arts Programs at no cost,” UHMC Chancellor Lui Hokoana said. “For any DOE culinary student or instructor even thinking about a career in the food and beverage industry, we encourage you to contact Chef Craig Omori and 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.”

For more, go to elwd.maui.hawaii.edu/non-credit-culinary-basics-training-spring-2025/. Anyone who has questions or needs additional assistance can contact Chef Craig Omori at omoric@hawaii.edu or (808) 386-1149.