CHEFS BY NATURE: Charity Dinner with lee anne wong
Chefs by Nature Charity Dinner
Chef Lee Anne Wong showcases her unique style of cooking combining Kaua'i's freshest flavors with her innovative techniques to present a three-course dinner inspired by nature. This special charity dinner supports Kaua'i's pipeline of culinary talent through a partnership with Kaua'i Community College Culinary Arts Program offering scholarship and mentorship opportunities to students.
ABOUT CHEF LEE ANNE WONG
Lee Anne Wong, a culinary talent and Executive Chef of Koko Head Cafe in Honolulu, Hawaii, has an impressive background. Originally from Troy, New York, she honed her skills at the International Culinary Center and began her career at Aquavit. She gained fame on Bravo's "Top Chef" as a contestant and later as a Supervising Culinary Producer.
In 2014, she opened Koko Head Cafe, quickly earning recognition in major publications. Wong published her first cookbook, "Dumplings All Day Wong," in the same year. She also served as a guest chef for Hawaiian Airlines and became their Executive Chef in 2018.
After moving to Maui in 2019, she returned to "Top Chef" for Season 17 and opened Papa’aina at the Pioneer Inn, which gained local acclaim but was lost in the Maui fires of August 2023. Despite this setback, she has actively contributed to community recovery efforts.
In 2023, Wong expanded Koko Head Cafe to Tokyo Station and plans to open another location in Osaka in 2024. Celebrating a decade of her restaurant, she is also working on a brunch cookbook and exploring new projects to share her passion for food.
