Inspired by Auguste Escoffier, who launched the “Dîners d’Épicure” (Epicurean Dinners) initiative – the same menu, the same day, in several world cities and aimed at as many diners as possible – in 1912.
“everywhere that men of good taste may encounter themselves seated around the same table”:
that is the principle of the Epicurean dinners established by Escoffier, His Disciples now hold this dinner every year.
According to the guidelines Escoffier established when the Epicurean dinners were inaugurated.
"chefs are
authorised to modify these dinners".
He even specified that
“even if they cannot find the produce found on the menu, they do not have to kill themselves over it!”
It is therefore up to each chef to create his own menu, It is also his or her responsibility to set a reasonable price.
What matters most—is bringing together both gourmets and gourmands at the same table,
with, “above all, a simple feeling of family.”