Founder of the renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Dame Darina Allen is an award-winning chef, author, and champion of sustainable Irish food traditions.…

Perfect picks for the food and drink lovers in your life this ChristmasAs we all hurtle toward Christmas, many of us are looking for thoughtful…

We’re delighted to share that LDEI Live Online’s November event, Festive Flavors & Gatherings, was a record-breaker — with all 75 registered attendees joining live for the very…

LDE London is proud to announce that Kate Howell has been re-elected to the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) Board, continuing in her role as…

Our recent online event, Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights, was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community of Dames so special — connection, learning,…

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…