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A few details of the Disciples Escoffier

Interested in becoming a Disciple Escoffier ; before going any further, I should explain what we represent & what they stand for.

- This is the largest worldwide organisation of Chefs, Gastronomes Sommeliers and Fine Producers.

- Thirty thousand members globally.
 
- The organisation is there to recognise Auguste Escoffier’s work

- There are five types of membership please note not grades; as we are based on equality and appearance.

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Your Reasons to Join

If you think you can go no further in your profession, think again, your next step is to become a Disciple Escoffier. This distinction is regarded as the most rewarding accolade that our industry has ever provided.

The Disciple Escoffier has developed into becoming the leading international honours society for Chefs, Managers Suppliers and Gastronomes; we are unique in recognising and awarding the achievements of these distinct areas within the hospitality industry. A once in a lifetime opportunity with limited membership space reserved for those who have reached their pinnacle, or have promise or just enjoy good food and great company of industry influential people.
The Disciple Escoffier has set its goals to develop a new level of aspiration in the fast paced industry that catering and hospitality have become. Whilst providing our members with a modern status, traditional values are not forgotten and each application undergoes vigorous inspection by our Board who between them have over 200 years of industry experience.

The Disciple Escoffier is committed to promoting the skills of its members and bringing them to the forefront of the industry. We award our members the status they deserve and in doing so we acknowledge those who are distinguished for possessing extensive diversity in their skills and knowledge. This is the key which allows the Disciple Escoffier to proudly be able to boast some of the most talented and quality driven people in the industry.
 Register now to secure your place amongst the elite.

The Five Ribbons of Membership

Chef Directing a Kitchen


Established in 1964 under the chairmanship of Jean Ducroux.


These are mainly cooks and pastry chefs. But also all the catering trades with a CAP and / or with more than five years of experience in the field.


To date, they represent more than 70% of the members of the Association.

Director, Senior Lecturer, Maitre d’hotel, Chef de rang, Sommelier


Established in 2012 under the chairmanship of Régis Marcon.


These are all the professions of Catering and Service such as sommeliers, butlers, restaurant managers, chefs de rang.


Through his association with César Ritz Auguste Escoffier has valued throughout his career the trades in the dining room in addition to his vocation as head chef.

Interest in Gastronomy, not in Hospitality


Established in the early 1990s under Henri Ricottier's presidency.


These are the personalities who make gastronomy and the Escoffier Spirit shine. We find there the commercial, journalists, institutional partners, political figures or simply the Epicureans and Gastronomes.

Manufacture, Producer & Supplier


Established in 2007 under the chairmanship of Jean Pierre Biffi.


These are the talented producers, including farmers, breeders, market gardeners, cheese makers, fish farmers, producers, winegrowers ...


Because Auguste Escoffier delivered the product to the center of the plates. It is the first to highlight the season with a dual concern, taste and economy. Inaugurating what we are doing today to respect our customers and the environment. He creates recipes by stipulating the importance of quality products.

Young Chef of Promise / Young Talent


Established in 2014 under the chairmanship of Régis Marcon.


These are the Young Hopes of the profession.


Transmission is one of the main objectives of the Disciples Escoffier. For this fact, promising young hopefuls in the kitchen or in service are given this scarf every year. Whether after participating in a competition or for their actions with the Disciples Escoffier. They thus find themselves under the responsibility of the delegation president for 5 years to help him succeed on his journey. If at the end of these five years he has shown willpower and professionalism, he is awarded the Disciple Escoffier scarf (Red or Wine Lie) and will thus be recognized by his peers as Disciples Escoffier.

Auguste Escoffier Medalion

Established in the early 2000s under the chairmanship of Jean Claude Guillon.


They distinguish the president of a delegation, so during events or trips, the president is recognized as responsible for his delegation.


Because the presidents have the responsibility to carry out the objectives and values ​​of the Mother Association.

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Disciples Escoffier UK

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We really hope that you will accept this opportunity to join this worldwide organisation and to participate in its activities. If you accept to become a Disciple of Auguste Escoffier you will be joining the rank of top chefs, Front of House and key people in the United Kingdom and worldwide. On receipt of the funds and an email confirming the spelling of your name the order will be placed with Paris. These will then be forwarded to you. And at the next inauguration dinner should you wish, you will be invited to make your promise and sign the register as a full member of the disciples Escoffier UK.
Registration fee & Membership subscriptions
Effective 1 March 2018

Fees and subscriptions shall be such sum or sums as determined from time to time and recommended by the International Management Committee in Paris defined and ratified by an Annual General Meeting.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION
Membership rates from 2021
CHEFS                      £300
OTHER MEMBERS £250 (no Jacket)
JEUNE CHEFS         £150 (no Jacket, no certificate, 
                                                                               no copper pan)
ONE TIME
REGISTRATION FEES 
(only payable on joining)
£200
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION 
(due on the first day of January each year)
£50
CHEFS JACKET
'Oliver Harvey'
(Chefs are proud  to be Disciples Escoffier)
£50
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