Les Dames d'Escoffier Members
Our Mission
Our Mission is to inspire, advance, and support women in food, beverage, and hospitality to achieve excellence in leadership and philanthropy.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the preeminent global professional association for women leaders in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Guiding Principles
LDEI Guiding Principles are intended to uphold the integrity, professionalism, and outstanding leadership upon which LDEI was founded. LDEI is guided in its decisions and actions by Philanthropy, Diversity, Leadership & Professional Development, Professional Excellence, and Innovation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
LDEI seeks to build a community of women who have diverse cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. In building a diverse and inclusive community, we welcome members and people of all races, languages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientations, and religions. Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.
Interested in becoming a member? Contact us via lesdameslaoc@gmail.com to inquire or click here to download the New Member Application. *
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Board Members
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Members By Profession
Chefs, Caterers, Restaurant Owners
Pastry Chefs, Bakers, Candy Makers
Valenza Chocolatier®, Owner, Certified Master Chocolatier
Instructors, Professors, Food Scientists, Recipe Developers
Program Director at C-CAP LA
Corp. Chef & Family Owner, Melissa's
Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Event Producers
Owner, Culinary Promotions
Writers, Editors, Photographers, Radio, TV & Web Professionals
Consultant, author food & nutrition media