Les Dames Dish It Up Victoria Fundraiser for Women in Hospitality – November 28, 2025
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter is partnering with Camosun College to host the inaugural Dames Dish It Up fundraising event in Victoria on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This exciting new celebration brings together eight of Vancouver Island’s most talented female chefs for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence, community, and mentorship.
One hundred per cent of proceeds will support the Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter Scholarship Program, which helps advance and inspire BC women in culinary, beverage, hospitality, and related fields.
A Stellar All-Female Chef Lineup at Les Dames Dish It Up Victoria
Guests will enjoy four beautifully crafted courses, each reflecting the flavours and ingredients of Vancouver Island. Every dish will be thoughtfully paired with exceptional BC wines from Bella, Theodora, and Haywire, along with artisanal cider from Sea Cider and non-alcoholic cocktails from Fizz Bottle Shop.
These chefs represent the heart of BC’s culinary landscape — creativity, mentorship, and a commitment to elevating women in the industry:
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Isabel Chung, Fairmont Empress
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Heidi Fink, Cooking on the Coast
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Anna Hunt, Finest at Sea
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Mara Jernigan, Maple Leaf Adventures
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Dominique Laurencelle, Marilena
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Julia McInnis, Zambri’s
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Rochelle Roy-Allen, Hen and Hound / FEAST SSI
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Elizabeth Tauber, The Courtney Room
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
📍 Venue: Helmut Huber Culinary Arts Centre, Camosun College
4461 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2C1
🎟 Tickets:
$150 per person, including all beverages
Available online at LesDames.ca
Advance purchase required
About Les Dames d’Escoffier BC Chapter
Founded in 1992, the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International is a non-profit organization of women leaders in British Columbia’s hospitality, food, and beverage sectors. The chapter is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and advancing women in BC’s culinary and hospitality communities, while also championing the next generation of leaders.
Through more than three decades of philanthropy, the BC Chapter has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships since its inception.
