Celebrity chef Todd English is heading to the Banyan Tree at The Ritz‑Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday, Jan. 10, topping the bill for the Kapalua Wine & Chef Series with a five‑course, truffle‑driven dinner that starts at 5 p.m. Tickets run $395 per person, with a kamaʻāina rate of $375 that includes gratuity, and the evening is limited to guests 21 and older. Local diners who want to make a night of it can tap a special kamaʻāina room rate of $279 plus tax. Organizers note that seating is limited, so early reservations are strongly suggested, as reported by Maui Now.
According to Maui Now, English will team up with Joshua Werksman, the resort’s Michelin‑starred executive sous chef, on a menu built around Tartufo Prestige black and white Alba truffles. Each course is set to be paired with selections from Fraiche Wines and backed by live music for a full night out. "We are delighted to welcome chef Todd English to Kapalua for this memorable evening," Jon Gersonde, general manager of The Ritz‑Carlton Maui, Kapalua, said in a statement to the outlet.
What to expect
This dinner is part of the resort’s Kapalua Wine & Chef Series, an ongoing program that brings visiting chefs and winemakers into the Banyan Tree dining room for paired tasting menus. Marriott describes the series as a monthly feature that matches award‑winning wines with multi‑course menus from guest chefs in an intimate, often al fresco setting. With the Banyan Tree’s dining room and ocean‑adjacent views in play, the events have become a go‑to option for special nights out.
How to reserve
Reservations for the Jan. 10 dinner are available through The Ritz‑Carlton Maui or by calling the resort at 808‑669‑6200. The property has set aside a kamaʻāina ticket rate along with the $279 kamaʻāina room rate for local guests who prefer to stay overnight. Tickets are fully pre‑paid and seats are limited, so would‑be diners may want to lock in plans sooner rather than later.
About the chefs
Todd English trained at the Culinary Institute of America and has received honors from the James Beard Foundation. He built his profile with restaurants including Olives, Figs and bluezoo, wrote several cookbooks and hosted the PBS series "Food Trip with Todd English," according to PBS. Joshua Werksman, the resort’s executive sous chef and English’s collaborator for the evening, brings Michelin‑starred background from his tenure as chef de cuisine at Lilac, The Edition Tampa, as noted in the resort’s staffing announcement, according to Maui Now.
Tickets for the Jan. 10 Kapalua Wine & Chef Series dinner are on sale now, and the Banyan Tree’s limited capacity means the event often sells out. For reservations and the latest availability, guests can refer to The Ritz‑Carlton Maui’s events information or use the reservations portal linked above.
