Back by popular demand! Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville presents a Spring Edition of our Champagne & Chicken fundraiser with a spring picnic featuring Prince's fried chicken, seasonal sides from some of Nashville's best female-led restaurants, biscuits from Biscuit Love, yummy desserts and, of course, CHAMPAGNE!

Buy a ticket today for a picnic lunch for 2 people that will include 1 bottle of champagne, 4 pieces of fried chicken, 2-3 side dishes, biscuits, dessert and other goodies. All dishes will be prepared by several of Nashville's top female chefs and purveyors.

We invite you to stay and enjoy the picnic at Bloomsbury Farm where there will be live music and other happenings.

NEW FOR THIS EVENT: You may also purchase a basket to pick up and enjoy at home - we will have TWO local pick-up locations in East Nashville at Lockeland Table and in West Nashville at The Corner Market Catering Co.

Add-ons, including beer from Jackalope Brewery, will also be available for purchase onsite.

Picnic will be furnished by the following Les Dames Nashville businesses:

• Prince’s Hot Chicken

• Biscuit Love

• Lockeland Table

• Roze Pony

• Chauhan Ale & Masala House

• Goo Goo Clusters

• Wise Butter

In-kind sponsors include:

• Jackalope Brewery

• The Corner Market Catering Co.

• Creation Gardens - What Chefs Want

• Best Brands featuring champagne by Lallier, Henriot and Alfred Gratien

Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville presents a fall picnic fundraiser with fried chicken, seasonal sides, desserts & champagne by some of Nashville’s best female culinary talent. This festive, public event is organized and facilitated by our members and supports our mission to provide grants, scholarships, and mentorship to women in the fields of food, beverage, farming, and hospitality.

Tickets are $150 for dinner for 2, that includes 1 bottle of champagne, 4 pieces of fried chicken, 2-3 side dishes, bread, and dessert, plus a few surprises. All dishes will be prepared by several of Nashville's top female chefs and purveyors. Attendees are welcome to stay and enjoy the picnic at Bloomsbury Farm where there will be live music by Lemmings and community conversation; they may also purchase the basket to pick up and enjoy at home.

IN-KIND Sponsors

Les Dames d'Escoffier Nashville presents its second Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene Series of Workshops.

The symposium supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

The three in-person symposiums are:

Monday, February 13: 5:30pm - 7:30pm "Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort”

Monday, March 6: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “Inclusivity Matters”

Monday, March 27: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “Building a New Culture”

The Cocktail Supper and Workshops will be held 5:30pm-7:30pm at Yay Yay’s 1821 Jefferson Street 37208

Sponsors:

• Adagio Spa

• Bluewater Music and VEVA Sound

• FINN Partners

• The Germantown Pub

• Greater Nashville Hospitality Association

• George Dickel

• Lockeland Table Community Kitchen and Bar

• Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

• Performance Food Group

• Tennessee Local Food Summit

Les Dames Nashville will be sharing a previously recorded panel discussion on how to make both your front and back of house more diverse and inclusive.

This conversation was originally held in 2022 at Yay Yay's on Jefferson as part of our "Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene" series that was organized in response to racial tensions sparked in 2020 and 2021.

We are currently holding our second round of these discussions and are offering this virtual Lunch & Learn as an opportunity to learn how you can bring these practices into your business to create a more inclusive environment for guests and employees alike.

Original panelist Naima Walker-Fierce of Germantown Pub in Nashville will hold a Live Q&A after the recording.

Les Dames d'Escoffier Nashville presents its second Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene Series of Workshops.

The symposium is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

The three in-person symposiums are:

Monday, February 13: 5:30pm - 7:30pm "Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort”

Monday, March 6: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “Inclusivity Matters”

Monday, March 27: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “ Building a New Culture”

The Cocktail Supper and Workshops will be held 5:30pm-7:30pm at Yay Yay’s 1821 Jefferson Street 37208

Sponsors:

• Adagio Spa

• Bluewater Music and VEVA Sound

• FINN Partners

• The Germantown Pub

• Greater Nashville Hospitality Association

• George Dickel

• Lockeland Table Community Kitchen and Bar

• Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

• Performance Food Group

• Tennessee Local Food Summit

Les Dames d'Escoffier Nashville presents its second Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene Series of Workshops.

The symposium is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

The three in-person symposiums are:

Monday, February 13: 5:30pm - 7:30pm "Becoming Comfortable with Discomfort”

Monday, March 6: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “Inclusivity Matters”

Monday, March 27: 5:30pm - 7:30pm “ Building a New Culture”

The Cocktail Supper and Workshops will be held 5:30pm-7:30pm at Yay Yay’s 1821 Jefferson Street 37208

Sponsors:

• Bluewater Music and VEVA Sound

• Brown Foreman

• Finn Partners

• The Germantown Pub

• Lockeland Table Community Kitchen and Bar

The Nashville chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier is pleased to present their annual “Lunch With Les Dames” on Tuesday, December 13 at Margot Cafe and Bar. This year it will feature chef Carter Hach, grandson of Nashville culinary legend Phila Hach and author of just-released The Hachland Hill Cookbook, along with a special guest appearance by Dame Daisy King–legendary in her own right. 

This three-course luncheon and conversation, prepared by the team at Margot Cafe, will highlight dishes inspired from the cookbook, plus wine pairings. Ticket price of $95 includes a signed copy of The Hachland Hill Cookbook as well as tax and gratuity; additional books will be available for purchase at the event.

The symposium, Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene, is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

Event includes brunch, a brunch cocktail, presentation, mini-workshop and take away materials.

THIS EVENT

Saturday, May 21: Noon-2p "Practice Radical Hospitality: How To Truly Welcome Everyone"

Events include brunch, a brunch cocktail, presentation, mini-workshop and take away materials.

The symposium, Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene, is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

Events include brunch, a brunch cocktail, presentation, mini-workshop and take away materials.

THIS EVENT:

Saturday, April 23: Noon-2p "Integrating Your Business: Bringing Inclusion to the Front and the Back of the House"

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday, May 21: Noon-2p "Practice Radical Hospitality: Welcoming Black and Brown People into White Businesses and White People into Black and Brown Businesses"

The symposium, Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene, is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and supports the Nashville chapter’s mission to provide an inclusive culture within the hospitality industry. DEI is an integral part of Les Dames Nashville, which supports women in the fields of food, beverage, hospitality and farming through networking, mentoring and educational opportunities.

The three in-person symposiums are:

Saturday, March 26: Noon-2p "Nashville's Food History: How Race Played and Continues to Play a Role"

Saturday, April 23: Noon-2p "Integrating Your Business: Bringing Inclusion to the Front and the Back of the House"

Saturday, May 21: Noon-2p "Practice Radical Hospitality: Welcoming Black and Brown People into White Businesses and White People into Black and Brown Businesses"

Events include brunch, a brunch cocktail, presentation, mini-workshop and take away materials.

Join the authors of The Row 34 Cookbook for conversation and a 3-course meal inspired by The Row 34 Cookbook, prepared by Chef Margot McCormack and her team.

About this event

Price of event includes a seat for lunch, wine pairings, and a copy of The Row 34 Cookbook.

Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) Nashville will round out its FREE year-long educational workshop series entitled “Sustain & Flourish in Adversity” with a look ahead at “The Future of Farming” on Tuesday, November 9. Registration is now open for the one-hour webinar that will feature insight and expertise about the importance of local farming from LDEI Nashville members and local farming pros, including Sylvia Ganier, Chief Farm Operator of Green Door Gourmet, an organic agritourism farm; LeeAnn Cherry, co-owner of Bear Creek Farm, a sustainable grass-fed cattle and hog farm; and Christa Bentley, co-owner of Sweeter Days Farm and Chief Programs Officer at The Nashville Food Project; and moderated by Tasha Kennard, Farm Programs Manager at Southall Farms.

Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) Nashville presents “Social Media Best Practices for Hospitality” on Tuesday, Aug. 24 - the fourth installment of the FREE year-long educational workshop series “Sustain & Flourish in Adversity.” Registration is now open for the one-hour webinar which will feature advice and insight from LDEI Nashville members and savvy digital experts, including Crystal De Luna-Bogan, Chef/Owner of The Grilled Cheeserie; Jennifer Sheets, Co-Owner of Frothy Monkey, and Tabitha Ong Tune, Chief Tactician & Owner of A la Mode Media; and moderated by Les Dames Nashville Vice President Andrea Lindsley, Partner at DVL Seigenthaler/FINN Partners.

Join Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) Nashville for “Launching Your Food Business,” the third installment of its year-long educational workshop series “Sustain & Flourish in Adversity” on Friday, June 18.  The free year-long educational workshop series by and for women in food, fine beverage, hospitality and farming – made possible through a grant from The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – will include five one-hour topical discussions featuring industry experts and LDEI Nashville members representing all facets of the hospitality industry.  

“Launching Your Food Business” will feature member experts, including Cordia Harrington, Founder & CEO at Crown Bakeries Cos.; Carey Aron, Founder & President of The Pasta Shoppe, and Bailey Spaulding, CEO & Founder of Jackalope Brewing Company; and moderated by author & writer Jennifer Justus.

Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) Nashville announces “Restaurant Invention and Reinvention,” the second installment of its year-long educational workshop series “Sustain & Flourish in Adversity” on Monday, May 3.  The free year-long educational workshop series by and for women in food, fine beverage, hospitality and farming – made possible through a grant from The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – will include five one-hour topical discussions featuring industry experts and LDEI Nashville members representing all facets of the hospitality industry.  

Registration is now open for “Restaurant Invention and Reinvention” on Monday, May 3, at noon featuring member experts, including Margot McCormack, executive chef and co-owner of Margot Cafe & Bar; Deb Paquette, executive chef of Etch, etc., and Jasper's; Caroline Galzin, partner and director of operations of Nicky's Coal Fired; and moderated by Erin Byers Murray, editor in chief of The Local Palate.