The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head and the Office of Continuing Education and Training have teamed up to offer the best quality cooking classes in the best cooking facility in the Pacific.
If the kitchen has always been your favorite room in your home, then you should up your skills with a cooking class. Our class instructors are committed to delivering world-class instruction in all types of cuisine.
Check out the video below from the Cooking Local Japanese Favorites course with Chef Grant Sato.
If you have any questions about the culinary courses, please contact us at kccocet@hawaii.edu.
Local Japanese Favorite (CULN3076)
Chef Grant Sato continues this popular series that will teach you how to prepare Mapo Tofu, Oyakodonburi, Shrimp Tempura, and Potato Salad.
✯ 2 Sections Available ✯
August 2 • Friday • 3;00 – 7:00 pm • Instructor: Chef Grant Sato • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP), Room 200, 4500 Diamond Head Road • $130.00
August 3 • Saturday • 9:00am – 1:00 pm • Instructor: Chef Grant Sato • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP), Room 200, 4500 Diamond Head Road • $130.00
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Cooking Local Korean Favorites (CULN3044)
You love eating them, but maybe you were hesitant to make them at home? Chef Grant Sato will teach you the easy way to prepare these popular dishes, Taegu, Tteokbokki, Stuffed cucumber kim chee, and Kimbap, and even a few tricks on how to fancy them up!
August 9 • Friday • 3:00 – 7:00 pm • Instructor: Chef Grant Sato • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP), Room 200, 4500 Diamond Head Road • $130.00
August 10 • Saturday • 9:00am – 1:00 pm • Instructor: Chef Grant Sato • Location: Kapiʻolani Community College, Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP), Room 200, 4500 Diamond Head Road • $130.00
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Know a student of high school age (13-18 years old) who is interested in cooking? Whether it is learning to keep the kitchen safe, caring about good food sanitation practices, basic knife skills, and sustainable cooking practices, this week-long class will have something for young people at all skill levels. Our chef will be teaching students fundamental cooking principles and techniques. Students will also visit a farm and learn ancient Hawaiian techniques for making Pa’i’ai. You will learn how to prepare it as a versatile and sustainable food source. The chef will assist in arranging a special menu that students will help prepare, and a special dessert at the end. Kitchen tools will be provided.
The Culinary Camps for Teens is offered during the summer months.
The Baking Camp for Kids is offered during the summer months.
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The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head
Welcome to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, the University of Hawai’i Community College System’s pathway to excellent professional culinary education that offers associate degrees and certificates in culinary arts, baking, and pastry arts, as well as a third-year professional certificate in culinary arts.
In partnership with the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu, a new four-year bachelor of applied science degree in culinary arts with a concentration in culinary management will be offered at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head upon completion of this new facility located across from the Culinary Institute of the Pacific flagship campus and the Diamond Head facility administrator, Kapi’olani Community College.
