Taste of Upcountry

The Montessori School of Maui is pleased to present our 2nd annual event to the Maui culinary scene:

Taste of Upcountry, on Saturday, October 7th, 2017, 6:00-10:00 PM

(VIP registration and auction preview begins at 5:00 PM)

Montessori School of Maui, 2933 Baldwin Ave, Makawao

Taste of Upcountry is designed to highlight the collaborations of Mauiʻs renowned chefs and Upcountry farmers and purveyors, who provide delicious food and produce on our island. We are so grateful to our contributing Chefs for offering their talents to Montessori School of Maui and the Upcountry community.

Taste of Upcountry will be held under a tent on the school’s beautiful campus in Makawao, featuring culinary stations presenting delicious pupu and dessert “tastes” for our attendees. This event is 21+ and open to the public. This is a BYBB event, (Bring Your Best Bottle) and there will be no sale of alcohol.

Silent Auction and Live Auction

List of Chefs/Restaurants currently confirmed*, (more to come, stay tuned!)

*Please note list is subject to change prior to event night.

Craig Dryhurst, The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Bruce Trouyet, The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Brian Etheredge, Cutting Edge Catering

Gary Johnson, Hana Ranch

Sean Christensen, Maui Country Club

Chef Kojima, Kojimaʻs

Jacqueline Torres, The Wooden Crate at Lumeria

Ulupalakua Ranch Store Grill

Uma Dugied, Star Anise Catering

Desserts by: Jessica Kapoor

General Admission, $90: Open high boy standing tables, all food tastings, early online silent auction bidding access 10/6/17.

General Seated Admission, $125: Reserved seating at tables for 10, all food tastings, early online silent auction bidding 10/6/17.

(Group seating requests are being accepted for General Seated Admission. For requests, please email Ali Grimes, [email protected].)

VIP Table for 10, $2500: 5:00-6:00 PM VIP reception, auction preview, preferred seating, table service, handcrafted mixers & fresh garnishes and specialty gifts. All food tastings, early online silent auction bidding 10/6/17.

This is the primary fundraising event for Montessori School of Maui of the 2017-18 school year, and all proceeds will directly support the Schoolʻs operating budget. Each year, we work hard to raise funds for our student programs, teachers’ professional development, campus maintenance costs, tuition assistance for students and more.