Culinary Events & Offerings
Summer Situation Season Kickoff
CHEF Israel Castro
A Brazilian Style BBQ on the Sky Deck!
June 17 FROM 4-7
Join Ah Haa for a celebratory kickoff to the summer season on Ah Haa’s Sky Deck! Chef Israel Castro, an expert in outdoor style cooking will fire up a Brazilian-Style BBQ on the Sky Deck! Delicious proteins like pork ribs, short rib, tomahawk steak, and chicken will be roasting alongside corn on the cob and herb potato stations with toppings galore! Join us for an elevated outdoor, all-you-can-enjoy, cowboy cookout with drinks for purchase and live music!
CHEF Rogelio Garcia
LAUNCHPAD DINNER
AUGUST 8 at 6:00pm
Join us for a specially curated, multi-course, wine-paired dinner benefitting Ah Haa School for the Arts on Saturday, August 8. Limit 32 people.
Michelin-starred, James Beard Award–winning Chef Rogelio Garcia is known for his refined, seasonal approach to modern Mexican cuisine. His work draws from his heritage and the agricultural richness of Northern California, balancing classical technique with contemporary cultural perspective.
Rogelio Garcia is the author of Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country, winner of the 2025 James Beard Award for Cookbook of the Year and an IACP Award. He previously served as Culinary Director and Executive Chef of Auro in Napa Valley, where he earned a Michelin star for three consecutive years (2023–2025). He appeared on Top Chef on Bravo TV, Colorado, Season 15, and his career also includes formative roles at The French Laundry and Spruce. In 2024, Garcia was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: California.
Today, Garcia focuses on collaborative dinners, authorship, and the development of his next culinary projects, with a continued commitment to mentorship, storytelling, and thoughtful hospitality.
Learn more about Rogelio’s journey here!
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First Course
Yellow Corn Soup
Iberico Ham, Summer Plums, Watercress
Second Course
California Halibut Ceviche Rojo
Oranges, Cilantro Oil, Avocado
Third Course
New Zealand Ora King Salmon
Koshihikari Rice, Sun Gold Tomatoes, Salsa Dorada
Fourth Course
28-Day Dry Aged Flannery Beef
Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Yams, Mole Negro
Dessert
Mexican “Torta Caprese”
Strawberries’, Malted Chantilly
Core Classes
With the overarching goal of cultivating community, cultural connection and a sense of place, Ah Haa’s culinary offerings bring people together at a fundamental touchpoint – the preparing and sharing food. As a resource for skill building, sustainable practices and connective storytelling with chefs, cooks, farmers, winemakers; Ah Haa nourishes and nurtures culinary students of all ages and skill levels.
Locals’ Lunches & Seasonal Suppers on Wednesdays
Family Cooking Classes on Thursdays
Market Day Cooking on Fridays
Date Nights & Multi-Course Dinners on Fridays & Saturdays
Culinary Focus Classes Weekly
GUEST CHEFS
Ah Haa invites regional, national and international chefs into the kitchen to bring their unique flavors into our kitchen and to your plates! Guest Chefs at Ah Haa offer classes, skill building, story telling and multi-course Launchpad Dinners.
UPCOMING Guest Chefs
Reogelio Garcia, Napa, August 2026
Previous Guest Chefs
Lane Regan – Six Consecutive Michelin Stars
Justin Pioche – James Beard Award Finalist Best Chef of the Southwest
Alexi Mandolini & Taylor Herbert – Easy Vegan – Winners, Great Food Truck Race 2023
Brendan Kelley – Amass, Copenhagen & owner Confidant, NYC
Laura Cole – James Beard Award Semi-Finalist, Top Chef Season 15 contestant
Carolina Zubiate – Hispanic Top Chef 2023
Biju Thomas – USA Cycling Head Chef,
LT Smith – James Beard Semifinalist, Emerging Chef ‘25, Food & Wines Best New Chef, Class of ‘24, Esquire & Bon Appétit, Best New Restaurants ‘23
Youth & Teen CUlinary Classes
Fun in the kitchen begins at age 5! Kids learn skills, recipes, baking and presentation they can take to their own home kitchens! Ah Haa also offers classes for families to participate in – kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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