"Creatives with Aloha" featuring Chef Rob Mason
“A recipe has no soul. You as the cook must bring soul to the recipe.”
Next up, this #creativewithaloha showcases his artist talents in the kitchen!
Meet Chef Rob Mason. Philadelphia Born. Maui Resident. French Bulldog Dad. Crossfitter. American Heart Ambassador. Private Chef and founder of RJ Gourmet Maui @chefrobmaui
Classically trained at The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Rob has worked almost every position in the kitchen. With extensive experience as a personal chef, as well as a lead banquet chef in such prestigious hotels as The Grand Wailea and Montage, Kapalua, Rob’s latest endeavor is as a private chef for hire on Maui. He specializes in pasta, seafood and local Pacific Rim cuisine.
Recently, Chef Rob partnered with the American Heart Association in their culinary mentorship program called Kids Cook with Heart. The program is designed to teach local students from Lahaina Intermediate School and Lahainaluna High School the basic cooking skills so they can prepare food for themselves and their families. Junior high and high school students get to participate in this mentorship program at their schools as Chef Rob helps to inspire dozens of future chefs to hone their skills and harness their creative talents in the culinary arts.
How inspiring is that!!?? Maui is very lucky to have Chef Rob as a leader in the culinary industry! And I could definitely use some cooking classes, or so I’ve been told!
Q&A with Chef Rob Mason
What or who inspired you to become a chef?
“Taking care of families and cooking all came from the love of my mom! She is always the last to eat and always putting her guests first!”
Tell us about “Kids Cook with Heart”?
“We are in our 4th year with the program and our goal is to educate/mentor the kids about eating a healthy lifestyle with heart conscience recipes.”
Favorite food to make?
“Favorite part of cooking for families would have to be serving plated pretty courses with little bites of what Maui has to offer.”
If you could invite a group of people for the ultimate dinner party (dead or alive), who would they be?
“My dream dinner party would include the Dave Matthews band🤙🏻”
Favorite food?
“Favorite food has to be steak and seafood.”