North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
2024 Rally in Raleigh, NCRLA's Signature Legislative Reception Make your voice heard! Join us Tuesday, May 21 at the Merrimon-Wynne House in Downtown Raleigh for the opportunity to visit one-on-one with North Carolina's legislators. This event helps set the course for important legislative discussions about laws that impact you, your business, and your workforce. Event […]
Get ready for a day of fun, food, and fantastic golf! Join us on Monday, August 19, 2024 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 […]
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 […]