The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the world’s oldest international gastronomic society, founded in Paris in 1248. It is devoted to preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table and to promoting excellence in all areas of the hospitality arts. Each year the society sponsors young chef and sommelier competitions that attract contestants from throughout the world, while the Chaîne Foundation provides scholarships for students in these fields. Chaîne is based on the traditions and practices of the old French royal guild of meat roasters. Revived in 1950, the society has professional and amateur members in more than 90 countries worldwide. In the United States, there are nearly 130 bailliages (chapters), each offering a variety of culinary activities to suit the interests of local members. CHAÎNE MEMBERS ENJOY THEMSELVES:
At local dinners, where chefs and vintners bring together the best of food and wine. At regional gatherings, where members network and experience the best a region has to offer. At national conventions in cities where the future of food and wine is being charted now. At international events, where old-world manners and impeccable cuisine bring members together in a spirit of camaraderie. At Société Mondiale du Vin gatherings, where members learn about and experience wines and other crafted beverages of distinction. On Brillat-Savarin trips, where members immerse themselves in the traditional food and beverages of a region.
