Les Dames d'Escoffier British Columbia
Events

Each year Les Dames d'Escoffier BC raises scholarship and outreach funds premier of which is our Celebrity Chef Golf Invitational.

Scholarship

Each year we provide major scholarship opportunities to British Columbia women enabling them to pursue or further a career in the hospitality, beverage and culinary fields.

 

Debra Van Ginkel Award

Each year we present a monetary award in memory of honorary member and friend: Debra Van Ginkel QC. The award goes to a deserving woman in the hospitality, beverage or culinary field.

2009 Award Recipient Release

Les Dames d'Escoffier British Columbia

Les Dames d'Escoffier, British Columbia Chapter, is a society of professional woman. Our purpose is to promote the understanding, appreciation and knowledge of food, wine, hospitality, nutrition, food technology, the arts of the table and other fields as they relate to these disciplines; to promote improvement in supply, preparation and service in these areas and to promote the education and advancement of, and to supply advice and assistance to, women in careers related to food, wine, hospitality, nutrition, food technology, the arts of the table and other fields as they relate to these disciplines.

 




Our Mentor

"Les Dames d'Escoffier is a leadership culinary organization composed of women who have not only achieved success in their professions, 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 its members and helping worthy students succeed in their culinary careers. I am proud to be a member."

Julia Child 1912-2004

 


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