LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL CULINARY BAZAAR ON SUNDAY, JULY 23

Tickets are On Sale Now for this One-of-a-kind  Shopping Event at University School of Nashville

Nashville, Tenn. (June 19, 2023) — The Nashville chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier is pleased to announce their inaugural Culinary Bazaar on Sunday, July 23 at University School of Nashville. This one day sale - a first for Nashville’s premier culinary professional organization - the Culinary Bazaar will feature gently used and new culinary tools, cookware, cookbooks and equipment from the private collections of Les Dames members as well as other local chefs, restaurants and hotel kitchens, all available for purchase. Additionally, the event will feature a makers market with goods and prepared foods from local female entrepreneurs, food trucks and raffle prizes.

“We are so grateful to our volunteers, supporters and our host USN, for helping to bring this fun flea market-style event to life,” said Claire Crowell, President, LDEI Nashville. “We hope to make this an annual tradition that provides an opportunity for the community to see firsthand all that Les Dames Nashville and its members have to offer as we strive to showcase and support women in the hospitality community in new and different ways.”

Tickets are now available for this one-of-a-kind sales event. VIP/early admission tickets are $25 for entry at 9:00 a.m., tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited. General admission tickets are $10 for entry at 10:00 a.m. and are available online and at the door.

This event will raise funds for Les Dames Nashville to further its mission of providing scholarship and mentorship to women in food, beverage, hospitality and farming, including its career advancement grant program.

DETAILS

  • Date: Sunday, July 23

  • Time:  9:00 a.m. (VIP/early admission); 10:00 a.m. (general admission) through 3:00 p.m.

  • Location: University School of Nashville at 2000 Edgehill Ave, Nashville, TN 37212

  • Tickets: Available now here. VIP/Early admission tickets are $25 - tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited; general admission tickets are $10. Ticket price includes branded tote and one free beverage.

ABOUT THE NASHVILLE CHAPTER OF LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER

Les Dames Nashville is a local chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a network of professional women in food, beverage, hospitality and farming who are passionate about supporting women in those fields. Through our events, we raise money to fund our career advancement grants and scholarships, while furthering education and appreciation of our industry. Established in 2014, the chapter now includes 116 members. For more information, visit www.lesdamesnashville.org.  

LDEI Nashville