Matt Dela Cruz

Matt Dela Cruz

Oct 19, 2021

At the heart of Ko’s new era is Executive Chef Matt Dela Cruz, whose personal, multi-generational connection to Hawaii’s sugarcane era inspires every dish. Born and raised in the town of Kekaha on Kauai, Dela Cruz’s earliest memories revolve around home-cooked...
Zach Sato

Zach Sato

Jul 16, 2021

Zach Sato is a Maui-born culinary talent known for blending elevated island cuisine with local comfort food and community-driven hospitality. As the executive chef and co-owner of Havens Harborside and founder of Havens Maui, Sato has built a reputation for inventive,...
Susur Lee

Susur Lee

Jul 1, 2021

Praised as one of the “Ten Chefs of the Millennium ” by Food & Wine magazine, Susur Lee remains at the top of his game. Lee has made numerous television appearances on Chopped Canada, MasterChef Asia, Top Chef Canada, and has served as a judge on Wall of...
David Flegel

David Flegel

Jul 1, 2021

David Flegel is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Canada at Holland College. He has had numerous years of international hotel and restaurant experience working in countries such as Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Chile, Indonesia, Italy, United States and Cruise...
Colin Hazama

Colin Hazama

Jun 28, 2021

Colin Hazama is the chef and owner of C4 Table, an upscale catering concept delivering elevated cuisine for private events, weddings, pop-ups, and intimate functions. Known for his creative approach and refined technique, Hazama draws inspiration from both his roots...