Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville Presents “A Dame Fine Picnic” on September 12
Picnic fundraiser at Musicians Corner features dishes from Trisha Yearwood, Maneet Chauhan, Cafe Roze, Margot Cafe, Bloomsbury Farm, City House, and more
Nashville, Tenn. (July 24, 2025) – The Nashville chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is delighted to invite the community to its signature summer fundraising event, A Dame Fine Picnic, on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Musicians Corner in Centennial Park. This all-ages event promises an evening filled with sumptuous food, live music, and a sense of community — all for a great cause.
A Dame Fine Picnic showcases an array of picnic fare crafted by women-led food and hospitality brands, featuring some of the South’s most iconic culinary talents. Each picnic basket, designed to serve two people, will include a delectable selection of classic picnic fare, thoughtfully curated in collaboration with Nashville’s most celebrated restaurants.
Confirmed participants include local culinary talents such as Trisha Yearwood, Maneet Chauhan, 8th & Roast Coffee Co, Aloha Fish Company, Bear Creek Farm, Belle & Bottle, Belle Meade Winery, Biscuit Love, Bloomsbury Farms, Cafe Cheeserie, Cafe Roze, Charpiers Bakery, City House, Conrad Nashville, Cookie Fix, The Corner Market, D’Andrews Bakery, Dozen Bakery, Etch, Goo Goo Cluster, Hattie Jane’s Creamery, Mama Blanche, Margot Cafe, Mary Bobos, Nicky’s Coal Fired, Pastabilities, Prince’s Hot Chicken, Saturated Ice Cream, Thistle Farms, and Triple Crown Bakery.
Only 125 picnic baskets are available, each a delicious surprise filled with a generous array of food and accompaniments. Due to the nature of the event, basket orders cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free live music at Musicians Corner. Alternatively, guests are welcome to take their picnic home to savor at their leisure.
Les Dames Nashville will have a dedicated booth at Musicians Corner for easy pickup, available anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. on the day of the event. A detailed email will be sent in advance with specific pickup instructions and location.
Free parking is available at Centennial Park and surrounding side streets. Given the popularity of Musicians Corner, guests are encouraged to allow ample time for parking and walking.
ABOUT THE NASHVILLE CHAPTER OF LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER
Les Dames Nashville is a local chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a network of professional women in food, beverage, hospitality, and farming who are passionate about supporting women in those fields. Through our events, we raise money to fund our career advancement grants and scholarships while furthering education and appreciation of our industry. Established in 2014, the chapter now includes more than 120 members. For more information, visit www.lesdamesnashville.org.
