ABOUT ROUX
Roux was launched in October 2019 in Portland, OR to celebrate and highlight women and underrepresented voices in the food & beverage industry. The first year successfully welcomed 500+ attendees and 33 participants from all over the country, for an inspiring weekend packed with powerful discussions, beautiful food, drink and hands-on experiences.
And since then, Roux continues to reimagine itself year over year bringing Portland new and innovative experiences welcoming talent from around the country drawing over 2,000 attendees each year.
Founded and produced by Delia Tethong and Jenna Winkler of House of Commons.
“Roux was an absolutely nourishing experience on every level. I've been seeing more and more events center womxn and purport to build community among us. But I've seen very few manage to generate the kind of magic that Roux did.”
-Briaan Barron, Creative Director
THE MISSION
Roux’s mission is to carve out space and create a platform for women in Portland's culinary scene by redefining what it means to elevate women-owned businesses. Our goal is to initiate thoughtful conversations and provide experiences leaving attendees and participants feeling informed, empowered and celebrated. We believe this is the future of food. This is Roux. The start of something special.
Proudly benefiting nonprofit partner, Xcelerate Women.