Hall of Fame & Restaurant Industry Awards 2026
2026-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815, United States
Join us in Celebrating and Honoring Outstanding Individuals in Hawaii’s Foodservice Industry at the 18th Annual Hall of Fame Induction and “Chefs of Aloha” Dine Around
Monday, September 28th, 2026
Sheraton Waikiki
5:00 PM: Registration and Cocktails
6:00 PM: Dine-Around featuring the “Chefs of Aloha”
6:45 PM: Hall of Fame Program
This year’s inductees are select individuals who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the growth of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii, contributed to the enhancement of its quality and image, and demonstrated service through outreach.

✧ Class of 2026 Inductees ✧
Caleb Hopkins
Practice Aloha Hospitality: Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Lahaina Kitchen + Bar, Pizza Paradiso and Pineapple Robot
Active Restaurateur
Gene Kaneshiro
Columbia Inn & the Hawaii State Department of Education
Pioneer
Dwight Otani
D. Otani Produce
Friend/Supporter/Allied Partner of the Industry
Hide Sakurai
Sky Waikiki
Active Restaurateur

We Invite You to Join Us!
1) Platinum Table of 10 – $7,250 (Member Rate) / $8,000 (Non-Member Rate)
Platinum Table of 10 includes VIP table placement, half page ad in the souvenir program, VIP gift for all guests, preferred logo placement projected on the large screen and in the souvenir program, name recognition by emcee at event and premier centerpiece.
2) Gold Table of 10 – $6,250 (Member Rate) / $7,000.00 (Non-Member Rate)
Gold Table of 10 includes Premium table placement, premium gift for all guests, logo projected on the large screen at event, name recognition by emcee at event and centerpiece.
3) Silver Table of 10 – $4,250 (Member Rate) / $5,000.00 (Non-Member Rate)
Silver Table of 10 includes Preferred table placement, amenities for all guests at table, logo projected on the large screen at event, and name recognition by emcee at event.
4) Bronze Table of 10 – $2,750 (Member Rate) / $3,500 (Non-Member Rate)
Bronze Table of 10 includes amenities for all guests at the table, logo projected on the large screen at event, and name recognition by emcee at event.
5) Ticket – Individual – $400 (Member Rate) / $475 (Non-Member Rate)
6) Exhibitor & Attendee Package – $1,250.00 (Member Rate) / $1,650.00 (Non Member Rate)
Includes two individual tickets to the Hall of Fame Gala and one exhibitor table for two people to promote your company or product.
Click HERE to Register!

Hawaii Restaurant Association Food Service Expo 2027
2027-02-24 10:00 - 2027-02-25 16:00 | Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, 96814, United States
Join us for an exclusive industry expo dedicated to supporting and celebrating Hawaii’s dynamic restaurant and food service community. This groundbreaking event focuses on industry collaboration and exploring emerging trends and innovative solutions that will drive your business forward, attended by our highly vetted attendees of the industry’s decision makers.
Together, we strengthen and elevate Hawaii’s restaurant and food service industry!
Click HERE to view our Expo packet.
Click HERE to visit our Expo website.
