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NCRLA

North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

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Now in its ninth thrilling season, NCRLA’s Chef Showdown is North Carolina’s ultimate statewide culinary and mixology competition. Presented by Got To Be NC, this high-stakes showdown spotlights the state’s top chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists, and distilleries as they craft bold dishes and compete for the titles of Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year, Mixologist & Distillery of the Year, and Best Mocktail of the Year.

Get Tickets to the Finale — Aug. 4, 2025

FOLLOW ALONG

Follow the preliminary and regional round action and see each of the dishes and cocktails created this year on the NCRLA Chef Showdown social media feeds.

The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) NCRLA is the driving force behind the state’s $35.8 billion hospitality industry. Our mission is to Protect, Educate, and Promote the North Carolina hospitality industry. To learn more information about NCRLA, please visit www.ncrla.org.