Membership in the Kansas City Chapter

Les Dames d’Escoffier members are women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries who have at least five years of professional experience in their field and who are interested in sharing their expertise, learning from and networking with like-minded women and supporting causes globally and in their own communities.

All members are expected to support the Les Dames d’Escoffier International Mission, Vision and Values and abide by the organization’s Code of Ethics.

LDEI hosts an Annual Conference, to which all members are invited. Conference is an excellent opportunity for education and inspiration, and of course, an ideal way to meet members from chapter all over the globe.

Prospective members should contact the Membership Committee to inquire about membership. Prospective members will be asked to complete an application form and submit one letter of recommendation from a current member of Les Dames d’Escoffier.

LDEI-Kansas City brings in new members once per year. Applications are being accepted from August 1 through October 31, 2026 for the New Member Class of 2027. When an application is sent to a prospective member, they are asked to return it within 2 weeks. The process then begins by setting up personal meeting(s) with the applicant and members of the Membership Committee.

We look forward to meeting you and having you as a member.