Hawaii Foodbank Great Chefs Fight Hunger 2015

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The Hawaii Foodbank held its annual Great Chefs Fight Hunger fundraiser Saturday night at its Mapunapuna warehouse, bringing together hundreds of supporters to enjoy delicious bites prepared by Hawaii’s top restaurants.

HASR Bistro prepared a roasted bone marrow with braised beef and a creamy risotto.

HASR Bistro prepared a roasted bone marrow with braised beef and a creamy risotto.

Proceeds from the event will help provide food to more than 287,000 people each year.

Mrs. Hawaii and Miss Chinatown were in attendance selling keys to the "Cellar Door", a cache of fine wines that one lucky winner would unlock at the end of the night.

Mrs. Hawaii and Miss Chinatown were in attendance selling keys to the “Cellar Door,, a cache of fine wines that one lucky winner would unlock at the end of the night.

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Roy's Hawaii Kai prepared a fresh Big Island ahi tartare with a chipotle aioli, pine nuts, truffle and honey dashi.

Roy’s Hawaii Kai prepared a fresh Big Island ahi tartare with a chipotle aioli, pine nuts, truffle and honey dashi.

Streetlight Cadence entertained the crowd with their unique sound.

Streetlight Cadence entertained the crowd with its unique sound.

Chef Chai Chaowasaree prepared his famous ahi cones- a combination of sweet and savory.

Chef Chai Chaowasaree prepared his famous ahi cones- a combination of sweet and savory.

Many tried their keys at the "Cellar Door"...

Many tried their keys at the “Cellar Door.”

But only one could win. This is the winning team that pooled their money to buy 20 keys.

But only one could win. This is the winning team that pooled their money to buy 20 keys.

Koko Head Cafe's Lee Anne Wong served up a North Shore chukamen with tomato dashi, parmesan and negi.

Koko Head Cafe’s Lee Anne Wong served up a North Shore chukamen with tomato dashi, parmesan and negi.

The Hawaii Foodbank team.

The Hawaii Foodbank team.