5 Minutes With… Darina Allen
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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. Her passion for real ingredients,…
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LDE London Book Club: Our Members’ Favourite Food & Drink Books of 2025
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 gifts — and what better…
London Dames Shine in LDEI’s 2025 Holiday Hosting Guide
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 first time. The session brought…
LDE London’s Kate Howell Re-Appointed as LDEI Third Vice President
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 Third Vice President for the…
From London to México: An Unexpected Journey with Extraordinary Dames
Dame Cathy Sloman, President of LDE London, takes readers along on her unforgettable adventure through Flavors of México—a trip sparked by a casual summer chat and brought to life by…
Celebrating Diwali: The Festival of Lights
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, and the joy of sharing…
Festive Cashew, Raisin and Vegetable Pulao
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most cherished celebrations in India, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. Families come together to light…
5 Minutes With… Natalia Middleton
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 at Food Behind Bars.Q: If…
Welcome to our new President, Dame Cathy Sloman
We are delighted to introduce Dame Cathy Sloman as President of Les Dames d’Escoffier London.Cathy was appointed to the LDE London Board in 2023 and became an active member of…