Great Meals. Greater Impact.
Dining out is more than just a great meal—it’s a chance to invest in the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. Dine for ProStart turns your night out into an opportunity to support high school students across Wisconsin who dream of becoming chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders.
How It Works ✅ Dine Out – Visit a participating restaurant. ✅ Give Back – A portion of proceeds supports ProStart students. ✅ Shape the Future – Your meal funds education, scholarships, and career-building experiences. |
Why it MattersA thriving restaurant industry depends on passionate, skilled professionals. Wisconsin ProStart® supports over 10,000 students from 120 schools statewide, providing the hands-on training, mentorship, and scholarships they need to succeed in culinary and hospitality careers. Your support helps equip the next generation with the tools to turn their passion into a lifelong profession.
Can’t Dine Out? You Can Still Help. Your support extends beyond the table. Donations help provide students with mentorship, hands-on training, and the opportunities they need to succeed. |
Find a Participating Restaurant
Make your next meal meaningful. Visit one of our participating restaurants and be part of the impact.
Restaurant Owners: Join the Movement Show your commitment to the industry’s future by participating in Dine for ProStart. It’s an easy way to support young talent while showcasing your business. |
Great meals fuel great futures—be part of the mission.
Past Participating Restaurants
- Café Hollander - Hilldale in Madison
- Buck and Honey's - All locations Monona, Waunakee, Sun Prairie and Mount Horeb
- The Taqueria - Oshkosh
- The Vault - Milwaukee
- River Center Market - Milwaukee
- Draganetti's - Altoona
- Tex Tubb's - Madison
- Monty’s Blue Plate Diner - Madison
- North and South - Verona and Madison
Donate to WRA
Your donation to the WRA Education Foundation helps us solidify the future for young foodservice professionals. |