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Culinary Experiences
Chef and Winemaker in Residence
Join us for our illustrious culinary event series featuring award-winning chefs and winemakers from across the country. Throughout each weekend, participate in an intimate cooking class, wine tasting or experience a special dinner menu curated by a visiting chef or expertly paired by a visiting winemaker at `Ulu Ocean Grill + Sushi Lounge. We welcome you to enjoy these fresh interpretations of Hawaii's natural bounty from both land and sea.1 / 4Dinner Under the Stars
Let our Culinary and Special Events team create a romantic dinner for two, or a celebratory dinner for up to 12 guests under the stars. (requires a minimum of 72 hours advance confirmation).2 / 4Sustainable Seafood Experience
Journey to the north end of the Resort, where a Resort chef will guide you through the diverse offerings of our herb garden – exploring the tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs and our very own Hualalai shrimp ponds located in the garden. After the tour and hands-on shrimp harvest, you will convene at ‘ULU Ocean Grill + Sushi lounge, where you’ll enjoy a four-course dinner at an oceanfront table during sunset. The menu will feature sustainable local seafood, complemented with produce grown in our own herb garden and other Hawaii Island farms. Available seasonally.3 / 4Omakase Sushi Experience
Chef de Cuisine of ULU Ocean Grill + Sushi Bar hosts a semi-private sushi omakase experience at the recently renovated sushi bar. Chef Nuri Piccio leads you through a multi-course sushi dinner featuring the freshest Hawaiian fish from the waters off the coast of the Resort.4 / 4
Meet The Team

Richard Polhemus
Executive ChefChef Richard Polhemus joined the Hualalai culinary team in 2020, quickly adapting to the role of advancing the Resort's extensive hyper-local culinary philosophy. The close relationship of the Resort with the many farmers on Hawaii Island, as well as the flourishing Hualalai garden program, allows Chef Polhemus to tap into his passion for incorporating local, seasonal ingredients into his cuisine.
“My entire career has been grounded in a farm-to-table approach, I’ve always let nature and seasonality guide the creation of my menus."

Kalani Garcia
Executive Pastry ChefBorn and raised in Maui, Chef Kalani Garcia started his career at the Hali‘imaile General Store before joining Four Seasons 16 years ago. Chef Garcia has experimented with both sweet and savory local ingredients in his positions at Four Seasons, developing the signature desserts and breads our guests can't stop talking about.
“One of my favourite ingredients to work with is Ulu (breadfruit), a staple of Hawaiian diet. I love challenging myself to create breads and desserts using Ulu flour, which is something our guests have rarely experienced.”