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Les Dames d’Escoffier – BC Chapter News & Events – Fall

From Vancouver’s most elegant, small fundraising gala, to a culinary garage sale featuring the donated collection of the late James Barber and collectable tableware from Canadian artist Martha Sturdy, to a new sparkling wine release made by “Dames” for Dames” – plus a banner year for scholarships – Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter has a lot of news to share.

Sunday, September 16, 11 am-2:00 pm
Culinary Garage Sale, under the tents in the parking lot of The Lazy Gourmet

Friday, September 21, 6:30 pm
The Culinary Icon Long Table Gala honouring Chef Diane Clement, Four Seasons Hotel

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$50,000 in scholarships and educational opportunities awarded […]

Cate Simpson2018-09-12T19:43:55-07:00

2018 Gala Honouree Announced

Les Dames d’Escoffier announces
respected chef, restaurateur, author, TV host, speaker and Olympian, Diane Clement, as this year’s award recipient

Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter, a leadership culinary organization composed of women who have achieved success in their professions and contribute significantly to their communities, chooses a culinary icon to honour at their annual gala dinner, this week announced Vancouver’s Diane Clement as the 2018 recipient of this yearly honour.

Chosen with great care, the “Les Dames” Culinary Icon recipient is chosen for what they have contributed to the culinary and hospitality industry. Past recipients have included Dame Julia Child (celebrating what would […]

Cate Simpson2018-09-12T19:46:54-07:00

Les Dames d’Escoffier Trailblazer Award

Hy’s of Canada COO Megan Buckley receives “Trailblazer” Award from Les Dames d’Escoffier

Prestigious honour given at 2017 Where to Dine Awards presentation

Megan Buckley, Chief Operating Officer of Hy’s Canada has been honoured with the 2017 Trailblazer Award by the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier during the Where to Dine Awards celebration. This award “honours exceptional women in BC who have blazed a trail, explored new territory… and have either included others along their journey and/or provided a pathway to inspire others in their own careers.”

During her notable career in hospitality, Megan […]

Cate Simpson2017-05-18T14:27:18-07:00

Chef Bruno Marti

Les Dames d’Escoffier 2017 Gala Honouree

Each year Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter chooses a Culinary Icon to honour and celebrate at an annual gala fundraising dinner. This year we are thrilled to announce Chef Bruno Marti as the 2017 recipient of this honour at a black-tie event, September 22nd at the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver.

Chosen with great care, the Les Dames d’Escoffier icon recipient is chosen for what they have contributed to the culinary […]

Cate Simpson2017-05-31T14:32:54-07:00

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