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The 1776 Table: Who Shaped American Cuisine?
Tuesday June 2 2026
17:00-18:00 GMT (online)
Free for members
Join our international network for a conversation that will explore the Revolutionary-era table through multiple lenses. Drawing on cookbooks such as The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy and American Cookery, we’ll consider how recipes were written, preserved, and circulated. Dame Robin Griffith grounds the discussion in archaeobotany, revealing what people actually ate. Dame Laura Kumin brings Alexander Hamilton’s world of entertaining to life, while Dame Ashley Rose Young traces how food moved through markets and peddlers.
The first known African American cookbook wasn’t published until 1866, which reminds us that Black culinary knowledge shaped the American table long before it was credited in print—a gap that Dame Toni Tipton Martin helps illuminate through her work on African American cookbooks.
This program is open to both Dames and non-members!Non-Members, simply click on the registration button below, complete the form, and pay the very affordable $20 fee.
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Book Club
Wednesday July 15 2026
from 18:30 (online and in person)
Available to LDEI members’ only
Join our Chapter bookclub, dedicated to diving into the delicious world of food and drink through the eyes (and pens) of female authors.Please use the link below to contact us on how to join and further details.
This month, our book club will be reading The Underdog by Felicity Cloak -
Summer Social
Saturday 25 July 2026
11 am onwards
Covent Garden, London
Join fellow Dames for a memorable summer gathering as we take to the streets of London for The Seven Deadly Sins in the City of London – a witty and wonderfully entertaining guided walk led by expert guide Ulrike.
Discover the greed, lust, pride, envy and excess woven through the City’s history as you explore hidden alleyways, grand buildings, and centuries of scandalous stories. From power and politics to vice and vanity, this is London history at its most colourful.
After the walk, we’ll come together for a relaxed lunch. If walking isn’t your thing, you’re very welcome to join us for lunch only. Lunch will be paid directly by attendees on the day.
Tickets: £20 per person for the walk
All proceeds will support the LDE London Chapter bursary fund, supporting women in food, beverage and hospitality.Location details will be sent to those who register.
Discover Edible Tours: Savour - Explore - Connect
Experience the very best of food, drink and culture with Edible Tours immersive journeys designed for curious travellers and passionate food lovers alike. Hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier London, these tours take you deep into the flavours, stories and traditions that make each destination unforgettable
Why Join an Edible Tour
Every two years, Edible Tours brings together friends, food lovers and adventurous souls for a beautifully curated programme that blends culture, flavour and connection. Whether you’re savouring sparkling wines in Sussex, exploring Irish markets and smokehouses, or enjoying dim sum in London with expert guides, every itinerary is designed to delight all your senses.
These tours are also a way to support the work of Les Dames d’Escoffier London. Funds raised go towards empowering women in food, drink and hospitality through scholarships, mentoring and leadership programmes.
Sign up now to be the first to hear about the 2027 Edible Tours programme. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a passionate foodie, these experiences are crafted for discovery, inspiration and delicious memories.
What You’ll Experience
Curated culinary adventures that go far beyond eating out. On Edible Tours, you’ll:
Taste your way through iconic markets, artisan producers and award-winning restaurants: from Borough Market picnics in London to seafood and farm kitchens in Cork.
Meet local makers, chefs and food storytellers: including behind-the-scenes visits to distilleries, bakeries, wineries and cookery schools.
Discover hidden gems and food traditions through guided walks, tastings and immersive experiences tailored to each region.
Share unforgettable meals and moments with fellow travellers and the women who shape the industries we celebrate.
