Dynamic high-powered
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at the 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale, taking place Monday, August 4, at Bay 7 in Durham. Presented by Got To Be NC, this high-energy evening brings together the best of North Carolina’s food and beverage scene in a spirited competition that’s as delicious as it is dynamic.
Throughout the evening, guests will move from station to station sampling an impressive array of chef-curated dishes, handcrafted desserts, signature cocktails, innovative mocktails, and locally made spirits. Guests also get the opportunity to vote for your People's Choice faves, powered by Sysco. Each tasting is crafted by one of the finalists vying for the prestigious titles of:
⭐NCRLA Chef of the Year
⭐NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year
⭐NCRLA Mixologist of the Year
⭐NCRLA Distillery of the Year
⭐NCRLA Mocktail of the Year
Tickets are $150 per person, which includes access to all chef, pastry, mixology, distillery, mocktail, and wine tasting stations.
Learn more and get tickets at ncchefshowdown.com.