About Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi
Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi is a powerful gathering where artists, chefs, and the community unite to support food security and the fight against hunger. This one-of-a-kind event blends creativity, culinary excellence, and social impact, bringing together thousands of handcrafted bowls and dishes prepared by Hawai‘i’s most talented chefs.
As guests explore the event, they will have the opportunity to select from thousands of beautiful, hand-thrown bowls created by local potters—each one a lasting reminder that hunger persists and that an empty bowl is a reality for many.
Proceeds from Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi directly support food security efforts and strengthening Hawaiʻi’s food system through Chef Hui’s community-driven initiatives, culinary education, and sustainable agriculture partnerships. Through this work, we can empower both local farmers and chefs to create a resilient and more equitable food future for Hawaiʻi.
100% of the proceeds will go towards chef hui.
About Chef Hui
Chef Hui creates vital connections between people, food, farmers, and well-being. We strengthen communities by building resilient local food networks that nourish bodies and minds, especially when our neighbors need it most. Through these connections, educational resources and activities, and access to culturally rooted nutrition, we're cultivating healthier individuals and more sustainable connected communities across Hawai'i.
In our efforts to repair Hawaiʻi's food system, many organizations have successfully built better markets, distribution channels, and processing facilities—yet the most broken element remains the connection to one another and to the story of our place and people. The rich narratives of our farmers and food producers—their challenges, innovations, cultural knowledge, and deep connection to place—rarely reach the people consuming their food. This disconnect doesn't just diminish our appreciation; it undermines the very sustainability of local agriculture and our collective food security.
Chef Hui uniquely bridges these gaps by leveraging the power of food professionals, cultural knowledge, and community networks to create systems that simultaneously address immediate nutrition needs while building lasting food resilience.
“Keeping farmers farming, chefs cooking and communities fed”
