Chef Showdown
Entering its eighth exhilarating season, the NCRLA Chef Showdown is North Carolina’s premier statewide culinary and mixology competition. This distinguished event, presented by Got To Be NC, spotlights the exceptional […]
North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Entering its eighth exhilarating season, the NCRLA Chef Showdown is North Carolina’s premier statewide culinary and mixology competition. This distinguished event, presented by Got To Be NC, spotlights the exceptional […]
Nearly 400 NCRLA members and sponsors attended the annual event at the Pavilion at the Angus Barn on Monday night, supporting the NCRLA PAC, the NCRLA Advocacy Fund, and the […]
Join us for an interactive day of competition prep for both Culinary and Management hosted by NC Central University Hospitality and Tourism Department! View agenda Book your group rate for NCRLA ProStart Student Boot Camp Special thanks to our sponsors!
NCRLA’s Annual Membership Meeting is an exclusive gathering for members and partners across North Carolina's hospitality industry. Scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, […]
Join us for the 2025 Stars of the Industry Awards Gala on Monday, February 24, at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham. Hosted by NCRLA and presented by US Foods, this annual celebration honors […]
Register now for an evening of connection, advocacy, and engagement at the Merrimon-Wynne House in Downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Rally in Raleigh provides an exclusive platform to meet North Carolina legislators one-on-one and discuss critical legislative issues that shape the hospitality industry. This gathering is free to […]
Taste, sip, and vote at NC’s top culinary competition—Aug. 4! Experience the Ultimate Culinary Competition Join us on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Bay 7 in Durham for the Grand Finale of NCRLA’s Chef Showdown—North Carolina’s premier culinary and mixology competition. Presented by Got To Be NC, this one-of-a-kind event showcases the state’s top chefs, […]
Get ready for a day of fun, food, and fantastic golf! Join us on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Prestonwood Country Club. Grab your clubs and join hospitality leaders from around the state to support the NCRLA Foundation. This annual golf tournament raises funds for scholarships and education programs to ready our next generation of […]
The 2025 Manteo to Murphy PAC Fundraiser brought together nearly 400 members of North Carolina’s hospitality community for an unforgettable evening at The Pavilion at the Angus Barn. Hosted by Van Eure and Steve Thanhauser of the Angus Barn and Lance Trenary of Golden Corral, the event raised more than $220,000 to support the NCRLA […]