Membership

We are a community of dynamic women leaders in our industry. Our membership includes chefs and restaurateurs; wine and spirits specialists; caterers and private chefs; food policy experts and advocates, historians, and culinary educators; nutritionists; authors, journalists, and public relations specialists; photographers, stylists, and event planners; makers and producers; farmers; hotel and hospitality professionals, and other roles in sectors that encompass the broad and growing culinary and hospitality industries

Membership Requirements

Candidates for membership in Les Dames d’Escoffier Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter must be women who reside or work within the region with at least five years of professional experience and who demonstrate achievement and accomplished stature in the food, beverage, hospitality, and related sectors. Candidates must be dedicated to furthering educational and professional opportunities for women in the industry. Our process carefully considers each application to ensure qualifications are met and the candidate shows a commitment to being an active member of our committee.  

The D.C. Regional Chapter encompasses Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.