Foundation Events - Oklahoma Restaurant Association

Foundation Events

The ORA is proud to host annual events that support the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation and its financial goals, from wine dinners to educational seminars. Don't miss the next event!

Oklahoma ProStart® Student Invitational
Canceled for 2021
February 24-25, 2022

ProStart® students will wow the crowd with culinary and management skills.

Odyssey de Culinaire
July 15, 2021, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, OKC
July 22, 2021, River Spirit Casino & Resort, Tulsa

Benefit dinners that create collaboration among Oklahoma City and Tulsa chefs working alongside culinary students.

Oklahoma ProStart® Teacher Bootcamp
Date TBA

All ProStart® teachers should attend this educational event.

Thirst for a Cause
Date TBA

This benefit features over 30 wineries and raises money for restaurant employees with urgent medical needs.

Hospitality Awards
Canceled for 2020
November 8, 2021

This event pays tribute to the backbone of the restaurant industry - the restaurant employees.

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Oklahoma Restaurant Promise

04.29.20

The ORA is proud to announce its Oklahoma Restaurant Promise (ORP) campaign. The objective of the ORP is to help restaurants instill confidence with customers as they choose to return to dine-in service at Oklahoma restaurants. The Promise communicates your restaurant's pledge for the safety of your staff and customers, by each following the Promise.

Open Up & Recover Safely (OURS) Plan

06.05.20

Oklahoma has implemented a three-phased approach to open Oklahoma’s economy back up, and is currently in Phase 3 as of June 1, 2020. Click here to view the most up-to-date restaurant and bar guidelines.

Need Help Finding PPE, Menu Solutions?

05.08.20

In order to serve our members in recovery and restart efforts, the Oklahoma Restaurant Association has developed a “live” google document of businesses who offer products and services specific to COVID-19 recovery efforts, as well as a list of providers for menu and promotional solutions. Relative businesses may at any time add themselves to this list, which can be accessed by clicking here.

ORA Member: COVID-19 Updates and Resources - Click Here

03.16.20

During this unprecedented time, the Oklahoma Restaurant Association continues to respond to the challenges COVID-19 presents across Oklahoma's hospitality industry. We will vigorously fight for our industry and will strive to provide you with new and relevant information and resources. Check here regularly for updates every foodservice operator/employer needs to know!