Thank you for your interest in serving as a judge for the 2027 Ben E. Keith Oklahoma ProStart Invitational!

We invite chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality industry professionals to share their expertise and help evaluate students competing in one of two areas:

• Culinary Competition: Evaluate students’ culinary skills, techniques, teamwork, and execution.
• Management Competition: Evaluate students’ restaurant management knowledge, business planning, marketing, and presentation skills.

Your industry experience and feedback will help students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and discover exciting career opportunities in Oklahoma’s hospitality industry.

Event Details

• Judges' Dinner: Wednesday, February 24, 2027 — optional, but we hope you can join us!
• Competition Day: Thursday, February 25, 2027
• Location: Details will be provided to confirmed judges.

Please complete the registration to indicate your interest, preferred competition area, and availability. We will follow up with additional details and confirmation.

Thank you for investing your time and talent in Oklahoma’s next generation of hospitality professionals. We appreciate your support!

The Oklahoma Restaurant Association Education Foundation is committed to supporting Oklahoma ProStart classrooms. Funding is limited, and requests will be reviewed based on demonstrated need, program growth, and available resources.