The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs was created under the 1901 French law regarding Associations with an International Headquarters based in Paris. At its head is a President with a Secretary General and a Board of Directors. The day to day running is organized by National, Provincial and Local Bailliages. The Bailliage des États-Unis is managed by its Bailli Délégué (National President), assisted by its Board of Directors and an Executive Director, with the local Bailliages maintained by the Bailli and local officers. New members to a local Bailliage are inducted at the annual Induction Dinner, with each event representing a true celebration of the Chaîne values. Members wear ribbons at such events which denote their level of membership, whether Professional or Non-professional. Because the Chaîne is a worldwide organization, members are welcome to attend events anywhere they travel.
Regular Membership
Regular Membership (for Non-Culinary Professionals) Benefits Include:
- A worldwide network of professional and gastronome members.
- Attendance at extraordinary dinners in your community, region, nation, and throughout the world.
- Opportunities to interact with renowned chefs and vintners who are members of the Chaîne.
- Gourmet travel offerings both at home and abroad.
- Sponsorship of up-and-coming chefs and sommeliers through the Chaîne Foundation and Chaîne-sponsored competitions.
- Subscription discounts to culinary magazines.
- Opportunity to join Société Mondiale du Vin to promote the enjoyment, education and understanding of fine wines and crafted beverages.
Recognition as a member in Paris. - Opportunity to represent the U.S. Chaîne as an ambassador of goodwill around the world.
Become a Member Today!
Contact your local Bailliage, or call the National Office at 973.360.9200 to join.
Professionals
When the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs was reestablished in Paris in 1950, two of the five founding members were professionals—a rôtisseur and a grillardin. They were soon joined by restaurateurs, hoteliers, caterers, food and wine producers, and others. About one quarter of the world-wide Chaîne membership today continues to be made up of professionals. The experience, guidance and interest of our professionals has brought our Confrérie to its present respected place in the world of gastronomy.
Upon induction, each professional member receives a handsome, full-color enamel plaque which can be displayed outside or within their establishment. Since Chaîne membership is offered only to the finest restaurateurs and hoteliers, the plaque proclaims excellence in food and service. Please note, however, that the plaques remain the property of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and can be displayed only so long as the member remains in good standing and is normally present at the property. Professional members may also use the Chaîne logo on menus, brochures or in news releases so long as it is accompanied by the member’s name, Chaîne title, and the legend “Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.” The plaque remains with the member with his/her membership, and not with the establishment, which means if a chef leaves the restaurant the plaque should be removed from the establishment.
Cuvée, our online magazine, features many of our professional chefs, restaurateurs, vintners and oenologists, culinary art instructors and others in the profession. Cuvée also highlights outstanding events, competitions and dinners held around the country. Whenever possible, we include photos and bios of member chefs and managers of host establishments.
Hosting a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs event offers the opportunity to showcase exceptional skills and creativity for an appreciative, knowledgeable audience. Many establishments use these events as a motivational experience for their staff. Those who “work” a Chaîne dinner from planning to the final accolades remember it for a long while.
The national Chaîne des Rôtisseurs organization sponsors an annual competition for young participants coming from the kitchens of member establishments. Regional winners go on to compete in a annual national final with the National Champion going on to the international competition held in a different Chaîne country each year. Awards are presented at all levels.
Societe Mondiale du Vin, a program of the Chaîne, sponsors an annual competition for young wine professionals sponsored by Chaîne members. This contest provides participants with the opportunity to display their knowledge on wine, crafted beverages and wine service. Blind tastings and a written test are both components of the competition. Provincial winners will advance to the national final. The National Champion (dependent on age requirements) may represent the U.S. Chaîne in the International Competition. Awards are presented at all levels.
Through its special tax-exempt foundation and in conjunction with the major culinary teaching institutions, the Confrérie provides significant help to students of the culinary and viticultural arts. Funds are raised through member contributions, auctions, etc.
Société Mondiale du Vin
Many of our members have a special interest in wine as collectors, producers, and those learning more about wine or other crafted beverages. To accommodate those members, the Société Mondiale du Vin (“Mondiale”) was created to promote the enjoyment, knowledge and understanding of fine wines and crafted beverages.
Only members in good standing of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs may be members of Mondiale. A person — professionally involved in the wine and spirits industry or an amateur connoisseur with special interest and knowledge of wine and crafted spirits — seeking membership in the Société Mondiale du Vin, must complete an application and have his or her Bailli approve of the application and process it through the National Office.
