Les Dames d'Escoffier
New York Chapter

"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

LDNY is a society of professional women. 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 in New York.

Each year, the NY Chapter raises funds for outreach and scholarship programs. We hold a number of fundraising events during the year that support our activities.

Cooking with Les Dames d'Escoffier has Arrived!

After two years, Cooking with Les Dames d'Escoffier is off the press. And what a treasure it is: a beautiful 366-page hardcover book filled with 125 Dame recipes—seventeen from Dames in our own chapter.

Each recipe has an expanded header chock full of tips for preparing foods ahead, serving ideas or wine suggestions. "Words of wisdom" boxes containing cooking techniques, ingredients, and food safety information are scattered throughout the pages, plus there are also 20 lovely photographs clustered inside. It's a beautiful keepsake that is not only great to cook by but also wonderful to read.

The New York Chapter has a quantity of books ready to sell at a special discount, with the proceeds going to support our chapter. Download the order form and place your order now!