Welcome to Les Dames d’Escoffier Portland, Oregon!

Les Dames d’Escoffier International is a global philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality. Our Portland chapter, founded in 2015, brings together chefs, bakers, restaurant owners, authors, educators, winemakers, sommeliers, hospitality professionals, and creators who shape our region’s culinary landscape.

We invest in the next generation through scholarships, grants, and mentorship, and we champion women building careers in food, beverage, and hospitality. Our work strengthens Portland’s culinary community and supports women pursuing meaningful, sustainable paths in these industries.

As you look around, you’ll see who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved in this thriving community of women lifting women.