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Andre Simon established the International Wine & Food Society in London in 1933.

In his words, the purpose of the Society “is to bring together and serve all who believe that a right understanding of good food and wine is an essential part of personal contentment and health, and that an intelligent approach to the pleasures and problems of the table offers far greater rewards than the mere satisfaction of appetite.” Simon’s energy and charm ultimately enabled him to generate branches throughout the world so that today there are more than 8,000 members in 150 branches in 40 countries.

The Oakville and Area Branch was founded by Heidi Greb & René Douville and had it’s inaugural dinner on January 27, 2004. We currently have approximately 70 members, the goal set by our Branch executive committee. This number was selected to minimize the possibility of exceeding the capacity of venues hosting events. When capacity for new members allows, our goal is to bring in new members with different areas of interest and occupations who are interested in good fellowship, good food and wine. Once two events have been attended, your membership application will be placed on our wait list which is processed chronologically.

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2022/2023 Fees –

  • Chapter initiation – $50/per person
  • Annual Dues – $100/per person

The annual membership fee covers the cost of membership in the IW&FS, club administration, IW&FS newsletter, local chapter newsletter, wine vintage cards, invitations to inter-club events, etc. The chapter initiation fee covers the fees paid the International Wine & Food Society, membership certificates, name tags, set-up of the Oakville & Area Chapter, etc.