hui /ɦœy̯/
noun
a club, society, organization, partnership, union, alliance, team; to form a society or organization; to meet, intermingle.
ABOUT US
Chef Hui aims to foster holistic well-being – encompassing mental, physical, and emotional health – by connecting individuals to the food they consume and the people who produce it. We strive to fortify communities and their food systems, particularly during times of crisis or vulnerability, by facilitating connections. Through this robust network, we seek to promote resilience, empower and educate communities, and enhance access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food, thus nurturing healthier individuals and stronger, more sustainable communities.
Our logo represents our mission to maintain a sustaining connection with our community. The pōhaku kuʻi ʻai (poi pounder) at the center, hits the papa kuʻi ʻai (poi pounding board) and creates the lines that radiate around and out from it- representing the motion of the pounding.
The pōhaku kuʻi ʻai symbolizes the Chef and the papa kuʻi ʻai is the greater community. The motion (kuʻi) in this represents the constant support from that chef to the community. Much like the motion, the support is consistent, steady and paced.
While poi is simple and humble in appearance, creating it takes practice, expertise and skill. Kalo was the staple food of old Hawaiʻi and it is symbolic in its ability to connect us all. It is these values of connection, sustainability, agriculture, and kuleana that represents Chef Hui. We hope as we serve our community it continues to have a ripple effect just like this image represents.
WHO
Originally a project of Pili group, Chef Hui consists of local cooks and food service providers throughout Hawaii coming together to serve their community and deepen our connection to our food system.
WHY
As a business, an island and an Earth, we find that moving with a sense of gratitude not only brings us boundless joy, but pays forward all of the gifts our ancestors have given us. We as chefs have the innate need to serve others. It fuels our fire.
WHERE
Our core team is based on O’ahu! We currently have partners throughout Hawai’i and our vision is to help as many as we can, wherever they may be.
WHAT
Our mission is to create opportunities to connect the culinary world with their community through a strong network of local chefs and produce providers.
WHEN
Chef Hui first became a project of Pili Group in 2018 as a way to deepen connections between the culinary world and the community.
”Looking ahead, we are dedicated to enhancing our team’s capabilities and formalizing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan. This plan will not only showcase a sustainable, long-term emergency feeding program aimed at fortifying our local economy, but also emphasize the crucial role of health and wellness through the lens of food. Additionally, we seek to dismantle the silos in our food system that hinder essential collaborative efforts. By addressing these challenges, we pave the way for the necessary work ahead, fostering a more interconnected and resilient community.” — Amanda Corby Noguchi, Founder
WHY DONATE TO CHEF HUI?
Helping Chef Hui helps you in the long run. The more we connect our chefs to the rest of our community, the more resources we can provide to local farmers, nonprofits, and us as consumers of local food.
Chef Hui works with other non-profit organizations to prepare meals, gather produce from local growers, as well as distribute food to people in need. Over time, we will have multiple projects that we work on, therefore serving more people.
