Christian Testa

Halekulani - Honolulu, HI

Executive Chef Christian Testa brings a creative eye and a passion for the finest ingredients to Halekulani’s dining venues including Orchids, House Without A Key, Halekulani Bakery, Banquets, In-Room Dining and Lewers Lounge, where guests savor award-winning cuisine and gracious service.

Born and raised in Genoa, Italy, his love of cooking started at a young age. Spending time in the kitchen with his grandmother, Testa learned to make clean, healthy meals with the best ingredients – exquisite seafood, fresh produce, and an abundance of herbs infused into every dish.

His training at internationally acclaimed hotel kitchens such as the Splendido Hotel in Portofino and La Coquille in Bermuda has allowed him to harvest techniques to create elegantly simple and flavorful dishes using the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Christian Testa still hand makes his pastas daily and incorporates delicacies like lobster and truffles to produce the most decadent courses.