NCRLA Annual Meeting
Sheraton Imperial 4700 Emperor Blvd I-40, #282, Durham, NC, United StatesJoin NCRLA members and partners from across the state for our annual meeting.
North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Join NCRLA members and partners from across the state for our annual meeting.
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 talent of North Carolina’s chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists, and distilleries. Competitors are tasked with creating dishes and drinks that highlight the finest North Carolina proteins, […]
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 National Restaurant Association PAC, which raised over $240,000. Hosted by Van Eure and Steve Thanhauser of the Angus Barn and Lance Trenary of Golden Corral, […]
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, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights, and influence the direction of NCRLA's advocacy efforts. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., […]
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 exceptional professionals who make North Carolina’s hospitality industry thrive. From front-line team members to executive leaders, these awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence, […]
Presented by: The North Carolina ProStart Invitational (NCPI) is an annual event that highlights the creative abilities of ProStart program students from across the state. North Carolina ProStart schools are invited to bring two teams—culinary and/or restaurant management—with up to five students per team. During the culinary competition, student competitors prepare a three-course meal in […]
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, […]