WHO WE ARE

A GLOBAL ASSOCIATION UNITED BY ONE PHILOSOPHY

Disciples Escoffier International is a non-profit association, with membership by invitation only, counting 30,000+ members (70% of which are chefs) in 30+ countries

Founded in 1954 to carry the values and legacy of Auguste Escoffier, headquartered in his birthplace Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice in France

Named after Mr. Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), the “King of the Chefs, Chef of the Kings”, a legendary chef, culinary writer, and pioneer for the fine dining industry

After more then 10 years of activities in Asia, the Association keeps growing and has developed more than 13 Delegations across Asia Pacific including Indonesia with its headquarters in Jakarta and Bali as its first Chapter.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CULINARY NETWORK

13 delegations (Hong Kong, Macau, China, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore,

Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Tahiti, New Caledonia) and 3 ICDE

30+

Countries

30,000+

Members

26,000+

Chefs

Michelin Star chefs, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, awarded chefs, and Young Talents

Chris Salans

Partnerships and Sponsorships

Chef Owner Mozaic Group, Bali

Stefu Santoso

Vice President Disciples Escoffier Jakarta

Executive Chef APREZ Catering & Cafes, Jakarta

Fransisca Tamba

First Female Member of the Association

Executive Pastry Chef of Amuz Goumet Group, Jakarta

Hans Manan

Development & Communication Officer

Food Industry Development

Gilles Marx

President Of Disciples Escoffier Indonesia

Chef Founder Amuz Gourmet Group, Jakarta

CH'NG Poh Tiong

Wine Advisor Disciples Escoffier Singapore

Publisher, writer, consultant, lecturer, and wine judge

CORE VALUES AND MISSION

Fostering the permanent evolution of gastronomy

The Escoffier spirit: equality of the disciples, passing of knowledge, respect of the culture, constant evolution of cooking, service, wine knowledge and culinary research

Furthering the transmission of knowledge

Instituts Culinaires, offering cooking classes and training curriculum accredited by the French Minister of Education, and educational events promoting culinary skills such as Young Talents Escoffier Finale, Escoffier Week

Supporting charity initiatives around the world

Escoffier Activities in helping to fight hunger, reduce food wastage, support sick children, and help social and culinary paths

OUR GOALS FOR 2022

PUBLISHING OF AN E-BOOK WITH RECIPES FROM MEMBERS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD, ALLOWING FOR GLOBAL EXPOSURE OF THE ASSOCIATIONS, ITS PARTNERS AND SPONSORS