Welcome

Welcome to the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International!

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is a worldwide society of women dedicated to creating a culture in the community that fosters excellence and promotes the achievement of women in culinary professions through educational and charitable activities. Atlanta Dames include chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, retailers, event planners, cookbook authors, food journalists and historians, winemakers and wine industry professionals, food publicists, culinary educators and hospitality executives.

The Atlanta Chapter is renowned for its well-loved annual fundraiser, Afternoon in the Country. Held each fall at Serenbe in Palmetto, Georgia, this food and wine extravaganza features more than 80 regional chefs, fine wines and micro-brews, a one-of-a-kind cake raffle, an expanded silent auction, live music, hayrides and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Atlanta Chapter's scholarship fund and the Georgia farming community. 

In 2008, the Atlanta Dames added the exclusive Evening in the City to their VIP weekend, hosted at The Mansion on Peachtree with a 51st floor incomparable view of the city champagne reception, a four-course Wente Vineyards wine dinner and a private concert by Atlanta's own famous Jazz vocalist Francine Reed.

Nationally, each Les Dames Chapter conducts fundraising projects and awards scholarships to women in culinary, beverage and hospitality industries. To date, the 25 Chapters around the US, Canada and Australia have collectively awarded more than $2 million in culinary scholarships.

More information on our 2009 Fundraisers will be available here after May 1st.