The DRF’s Annual Fundraising Dinner highlights the commitment our industry makes to training and mentoring our next generation of industry leaders!
At this event we put the spotlight on our cornerstone education initiative, our Delaware ProStart Program,
currently reaching over 3,600 students across Delaware high schools and in our correctional facilities!
ProStart students are involved in every aspect of the event from planning menu items to plating, service and fundraising throughout the event.
It is our best opportunity to show you, our industry partners and sponsors, both the technical and soft skills that each and every one of our ProStart students are learning in this invaluable program. They are poised, professional and can’t wait to extend their spirit of hospitality to you at this very special event.
$199 All-Inclusive Tickets include:
At this event we put the spotlight on our cornerstone education initiative, our Delaware ProStart Program,
currently reaching over 3,600 students across Delaware high schools and in our correctional facilities!
ProStart students are involved in every aspect of the event from planning menu items to plating, service and fundraising throughout the event.
It is our best opportunity to show you, our industry partners and sponsors, both the technical and soft skills that each and every one of our ProStart students are learning in this invaluable program. They are poised, professional and can’t wait to extend their spirit of hospitality to you at this very special event.
$199 All-Inclusive Tickets include:
- Live action appetizer stations, hosted by ProStart students & local DEleberity Chefs!
- 4-Course Wine dinner featuring winning dishes from the 2024 ProStart Invitational winning teams, plus wines expertly paired with each dish
- Welcome cocktails and beer/wine/spirits selections from Delaware's top importers and brands
- Live music during cocktail hour
- NEW Specially curated LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS featuring industry immersion experiences, sporting events & more!
- Scholarship presentations to students & educator recipients
After last year’s successful event and a 2023 National Invitational 2nd Place Win by the Delaware culinary team, we anticipate a large, enthusiastic attendance of over 225 of our industry sponsors, supporters, DRA restaurant members and our Allied services members at this dinner!
Students from ProStart Schools around the state will be your guides and chefs for the evening, as the ProStart educators will be our invited guests highlighting this amazing program.
The DRF Annual Fundraising Dinner is our biggest event of the year....one of the best opportunities you have to support
the continued educational and workforce development programs of the Delaware Restaurant Foundation....and it's an amazingly tasty & fun celebration!
Cheers to supporting our students and future industry leaders!
Students from ProStart Schools around the state will be your guides and chefs for the evening, as the ProStart educators will be our invited guests highlighting this amazing program.
The DRF Annual Fundraising Dinner is our biggest event of the year....one of the best opportunities you have to support
the continued educational and workforce development programs of the Delaware Restaurant Foundation....and it's an amazingly tasty & fun celebration!
Cheers to supporting our students and future industry leaders!
Interested in joining these generous supporters of the DRF & our Delaware ProStart Students?
Want to see your company logo on the chef's jackets worn to the National Invitational?
Click to learn more about event sponsorship opportunities
To confirm your partnership, please use the ticket link above, or contact
[email protected].
Please note the following deadline - for inclusion in the official event program,
all sponsorships, logos & ads must be submitted no later than Friday March, 29th to allow time for printing.
NEW in 2024! Bid on Auction Items BEFORE the Event Begins!
Get an early jump on bidding for your chance to win exciting new exclusive auction items -
like industry immersive experiences, wine dinners, foraging excursions, sport tickets and more!
Place your bid and maximum bid amount now, and the app will bid for you - keeping you right in the action to win your favorite items!
Get an early jump on bidding for your chance to win exciting new exclusive auction items -
like industry immersive experiences, wine dinners, foraging excursions, sport tickets and more!
Place your bid and maximum bid amount now, and the app will bid for you - keeping you right in the action to win your favorite items!
