Welcome to the London Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International

LDE London (Les Dames d’Escoffier London) is a dynamic group of forward-thinking women leaders in the food, food and hospitality industries. We are a Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a non-profit organisation which supports its communities through grants, scholarships and mentorship.

Visit our events page to learn about our events, which are open to members and many also to the general public.

Mission:

We are founded on the principle of creating a supportive culture within our community through:

• Sharing knowledge
• Supporting our members
• Providing leadership, educational opportunities and philanthropic events for the community at large

Welcome from the President

Women leading, inspiring and shaping the future of food, drink and hospitality.

Celebrating 15 years of women leading, mentoring and inspiring other women in our industries, the London Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, is a vibrant network of chefs, writers, producers, educators and entrepreneurs from across UK and Ireland.

At the heart of LDE London are three values – philanthropy, support and connection – uniting us to champion women, share knowledge and shape the future of our industry together.

Tea towels for good

Say hello to our fund-raising tea towel featuring artwork by Dame Elisabeth Luard. Printed on high-quality 100% cotton, it features a beautiful full-colour image of a tasty bunch of Chard and will make a gorgeous gift for anyone, including yourself! 

All profits fund our Scholarship Programme, supporting women entering the food and hospitality industries.

Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights (Online Event & Fundraiser)

Host: Dame Radhika Howarth
Date & Time: 12th November 18:00 
Location: Online via Zoom
Tickets: Book here 

About the Event
Join us for a warm, joyful, and inclusive online celebration of Diwali – the Festival of Lights, hosted by Radhika Howarth.

Diwali is a time for light, hope, and togetherness, celebrated by millions across the world. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to experience the festival’s colour, flavour, and meaning — right from your home or workplace.

Bookclub

Our ongoing mission is to dive into the delicious world of food through the eyes (and pens) of female authors.

If you’re passionate about books and drinking a few glasses of wine whilst chatting with your fellow Dames this is the club for you.

We will be doing a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings to ensure everyone can be involved.  Even if it’s an in-person event we can dial you in virtually, technology is our friend!

We hope to welcome international Dames too to join us virtually wherever they are.

For all future updates and information please visit the Book Club App