Risotto with Chef Vitaly

Join us for our risotto class, where you'll explore various types of rice used for risotto and learn traditional risotto-making techniques. This class will unravel the secrets of risotto, empowering you to create it at home. The class is led by James Beard Award-winning chef Chef Vitaly Paley.

Chef Paley currently calls the Big Island his home, but has spent time all over the world to learn and perfect his craft. Critically acclaimed chef, accomplished restaurateur, and noted cookbook author, Chef Paley has cemented himself as both a leader and a trailblazer in the American culinary scene. Through his award-winning food, creativity, and deep-rooted passion, it’s no wonder he is referred to as “The Dean of Chefs,” by the Portland, Oregon food community. With over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and 27 years of being a chef proprietor, a 2005 James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef Pacific…