The Chaîne

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, is an international gastronomic society dedicated to bringing together professional and non-professional members from around the world who appreciate wine, cuisine and fine dining. Members of a local Bailliage are part of a worldwide organisation with almost 24,000 members in about seventy countries.

One unique point about the Chaîne is that membership is transferable worldwide. This means that if you become a Chaîne member in one country and then for professional or personal reasons you move to another country, your membership is still valid. Additionally, it also allows you to be part of the Chaîne's international network and participate in Chaîne events and activities in different countries across the globe.

The Chaîne also offers members the opportunity to join the Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs, whose principal goal is to promote and enhance the enjoyment of fine wines and quality spirits.

As cuisine and fine dining are a focal point within the Chaîne, our society supports and promotes the future of young cooks worldwide through our Jeunes Commis Rôtisseurs Competition. It provides them with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their culinary skills. Competitions are held annually at regional, national and international levels.

See the history of the Chaine at www.chaine-des-rotisseurs.net/en/history.php

Bailliage de Wessex

The Bailliage de Wessex was founded in 2006 and is based in southern England, centred on the cathedral city of Winchester, home of the Kings of Wessex and later of the Kings of England. Most of the membership come from the counties of Hampshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.

In keeping with the traditions of the Chaîne our aims are to have fun, to enjoy fine dining with good friends and to take advantage of the international reach of the Chaîne, and through these activities, to extend our friendships.

In order to accomplish this, each year we will arrange a programme of dinners, lunches and trips of varying formality, but always great fun. We have members who run great restaurants and we would encourage you to try them all. Many will become firm favourites.

Starting in 2007, we will be involved with promoting young chefs and great suppliers of good food and wine.

For more information on the people behind the Bailliage de Wessex, please visit the Management Team page.