Meet Dame Natalia Middleton, a talented chef whose love of flavour, comfort food, and connection shines through everything she does. She Head of Food Education…

As LDE London celebrates its 15th anniversary, we pause to give huge thanks to the two remarkable women who brought this Chapter to life: Sue Carter and Valentina…

Fifteen years ago, Valentina Harris co-founded the London chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International alongside Sue Carter. An award-winning chef, writer and broadcaster, Valentina has…

After nine years at the helm as President of Les Dames d’Escoffier London, Dame Jacqui Pickles has handed over the baton to our newly appointed…

As she steps down after 15 years of dedication to LDE London, our co-founder Sue Carter sat down with us to share a glimpse into…

Dame Jen Greenhalgh takes us through this month’s pick: From Peach Street to Lobster Lane by Felicity Cloake. Our latest gathering at Anne Dolamore’s glorious book-filled…

We had a great evening at the London Premiere of A Fine Line: a woman’s place is in the kitchen, an award winning documentary about…

Dame Lucy Vincent, CEO and Founder of Food Behind Bars, was joined by Dames Cathy Sloman, Valentina Harris, Clare Donovan and Clare Marriage as part…

LDE London Bookclub: Dame Jen Greenhalgh reflets on the latest gatheringLast week’s book club, hosted by Dame Hermione Ireland, was a proper mix of culinary…

Dame Cathy Sloman Continuing our Dames Give Back initiative, Dame Clare Donovan invited us to spend time with her and her devoted team at Cooking Champions.…

As a group of women who’ve made food, drink, and hospitality our business, you’d think we’d take a break now and then from obsessing over…

Award winning food journalist and author, Clare Finney, pays a heartwarming visit to the North Downs farm, Ellie’s Dairy, and finds a place where goats…