Founded as the Los Angeles Chapter of Les Dames in 1993, we officially expanded our name to Les Dames d’Escoffier Los Angeles/Orange County in spring 2007. As “Leaders Among Leaders,” LA/OC dames are a diverse group of involved professional women. Our ranks include publicists, chefs, hospitality, beverage professionals, teachers and writers, just to name a few. See Meet Our Members. Les Dames is one of the few professional organizations that has a broad crossover in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. This provides an opportunity to meet and interact with women you might not otherwise get to know. See Mission/community. This diversity is our real strength and we strive to serve our disparate needs while leveraging our varied talents. To that end, we are offer a wide variety of events in both Los Angeles and OrangeCounties. See Calendar. Finally, we invite prospective members as often as possible. By continuing to grow the chapter with talented leaders from diverse professional backgrounds, we will have a profound impact on the community while developing a strong ties with each other. At the same time, we will accomplish our mission.
Co-chairs:
Gwen Gulliksen
&
Peg Rahn
Education
Chapters
offer programs of interest to their communities that enlighten and
stimulate, as well as opportunities to mentor promising women who want
careers in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Advocacy
Promote
women in our industries through networking and providing opportunities
for education and career advancement. Work to advance the significance
of foods and beverages in bridging cultural barriers.
Philanthropy
Create and support ways to give back to local chapter communities.
Les Dames d'Escoffier - Women of Achievement
"Les Dames d'Escoffier is a leadership culinary organization composed of women who have not only achieved success in their profession, but who contribute significantly to their communities. Since its incorporation 25 years ago, Les Dames d'Escoffier has followed its mission to elevate the profession through mentoring members and helping worthy students succeed in their culinary careers. I am very proud to be a member."
- Julia Child (1912-2004)
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