2025 ʻUlu Cook-Off

Date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Time:
5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location:
Hāna Ball Park (5091 Uakea Rd, Hāna HI 96713)

Kahanu Garden & Preserve is excited to host the 2025 ʻUlu Cook-off as part of the ʻĀina X Kai Food Cook-off in Hāna, Maui! The ʻUlu Cook-Off is a friendly competition showcasing creative and flavorful dishes that highlight the versatility of ʻulu, or breadfruit.

Local residents will submit their ʻulu entries in one of the following categories: appetizer, entrée, or dessert. Awards are determined by a designated chef for Chef’s Choice Awards and by attendees for People’s Choice Awards.

In addition to ʻulu, this year’s ʻĀina X Kai Food Cook-Off will also include competitions featuring maiʻa, pohole, and poke.

Interested in competing in the 2025 ʻUlu Cook-Off? Download the Rules and Guidelines.

More information coming soon! Stay tuned to this page for updates.

The ʻĀina X Kai Food Cook-off is part of the Festivals of Aloha. For more information on associated Festivals of Aloha events and activities, visit their website.

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