Women Supporting Women in Hospitality, Food and Beverage
CHAMPIONING BC WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY
We are a group of women leaders in the hospitality, food and beverage sectors committed to inspiring, advancing and supporting the women in our communities today and the next generation of female leaders.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
- Education and leadership
- Fundraising and philanthropy
- Support and celebration
Latest News
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.
Les Dames Culinary Garage Sale 2026
The August 22, 2026 Culinary Garage Sale at LaSalle College Vancouver raised approximately $10,000 for the Les Dames BC scholarship fund. Thank you to our donors, volunteers and shoppers.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN
Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter is proud to grant scholarships annually to women of any age and at any stage of their culinary, beverage or hospitality career.
To date, Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter has granted over $300,000 in funds to support scholars since our inception in 1992.
Applications are now closed for 2026