Les Dames d’Escoffier • British Columbia
Women supporting women in food, beverage and hospitality
Opening doors through scholarships, education and a community of women who share their knowledge and support one another.
Championing BC Women in Hospitality
We are women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality, supporting women across British Columbia through education, leadership, fundraising and community partnerships.
Scholarships For Women
Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter grants scholarships annually to women of any age and at any stage of their culinary, beverage or hospitality career.
Over $400,000 awarded
Supporting women’s education in food, beverage and hospitality since 1992.
Dames in the News
Read recent stories about our scholarships, fundraising events and community impact.
Chapter News
Dames Dish It Up 2025: A Victoria Scholarship Fundraiser
Dames Dish It Up 2025 brought together eight Vancouver Island women chefs at Camosun College for a collaborative dinner supporting Les Dames scholarships.
Dames Dine Around 2026
Dames Dine Around brought restaurants and guests together across B.C. on September 15 and 16, 2026, in support of Les Dames BC scholarship and outreach programs. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Michel & Friends 2.0 Supports the Les Dames BC Scholarship Fund
Chefs Michel Jacob and Pino Posteraro joined volunteers, guests and supporters on July 16, 2026, for an evening benefiting the Les Dames BC Scholarship Fund.
Become a Member
Become a Dame! If you share our passion and commitment to inspiring, advancing and supporting our fellow women in BC’s hospitality, food and beverage sectors, we welcome you to join Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter.
Membership applications are currently closed. The next intake opens in June 2027.
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Photo: Christine McAvoy, November 2025
Support Our Work
Your donation supports scholarships and community programs that help women across B.C. pursue education and build careers in food, beverage and hospitality.