Welcome to the Bailliage of Monaco by “La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs”
A global community “La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs” (Association Mondiale de la Gastronomie) whose focus is a brotherhood, friendship, camaraderie and sharing a passion for the culinary arts. With nearly 25,000 members, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy now established in over 80 countries bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts and the pleasures of the table.
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs invites all lovers of gastronomy, good food and fine wines to share its values of excellence and brotherhood, uniting us in the continuation of great culinary traditions. The Honorary President is Prince Albert, and the Bailli of the Brotherhood in Montecarlo is Gerard Canaria. The first dinner after Lockdown was organized at “La Pinede “one of the most famous restaurants for fish situated on the littoral between Montecarlo and Cap D Ail. The chef of the event was Fabio Antonacci, an Italian chef who lives and work in French Riviera for a long and is specialized in fish.
History & More about La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs:
1248 – Louis IX, the French King later canonized as Saint Louis, ordered the establishment of several professional guilds including that of the “Ayers” or goose roasters. The purpose of this guild was to improve the technical knowledge of its members: apprentices, tradesmen and masters.
1509 – During the reign of Louis XII, the guild’s knowledge was extended to include the preparation of other meats and poultry, including game, and it took the name “Rôtisseurs”.
1610 – Creation of the Coat of Arms: It featured two crossed spits and four larding utensils in the centre, surrounded by the flames of the hearth. In today’s version, this historic blazon is encircled by fleurs-de-lys and two chains with the new name of the association in between. The inner chain represents the professional members, while the outer chain symbolizes the non-professional members.
1793 -For more than four centuries, the Confrérie des Rôtisseurs cultivated and developed the culinary arts. It met all the requirements of professionalism demanded by the “Royal Table”, until 1793 when the guild system was dissolved during the French Revolution.
1950 – The Rôtisseurs were almost forgotten until 1950 when Jean Valby, together with gastronomes Curnonsky (elected Prince of Gastronomes) and Dr. Auguste Bécart, and professionals Louis Giraudon and Marcel Dorin, revived the association founding the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
1963 – The Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) is a specific section of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ specializing in and concentrating on wines, spirits, liqueurs and crafted beverages.
2008 – La Chaine des Rôtisseurs officially registered a charity – the Association Caritative de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs – at the Paris Prefecture of Police. This made possible the launch of programmes in the field of social development aimed at nourishing and improving the living conditions of those in need, especially children.
Coat of Arms – The original coat of arms consists of two crossed turning spits and four larding needles, surrounded by flames of the hearth on a shield. For the new Confrérie, a logo was created which used the former historic shield in the centre. It was encircled with fleur-de-lis and two chains, between which the original name of the Society and the foundation dates of 1248 and 1950 were written. The inner string represents the professional members; the outer chain the non-professional members and the bond, which unites all of the members.
Since its rebirth, Society has grown a lot, spreading its influence and presence worldwide. Today, the Chaîne brings together professional and non-professional members from around the world who share in the “spirit” of the Society and who appreciate and enjoy wine and fine dining. While a confrérie is a “brotherhood,” women have always been welcome, and they take an active role in the Society. Within the Chaîne there is also the “L’Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs” for those members who have specialised knowledge of or interest in wine and spirits.
The international headquarters (Siege Mondial) remains in Paris where the Society was founded, and the present-day Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is still based on the traditions and practises of the ancient French brotherhood but now in a truly international and contemporary context.
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edit by Massimo Basile
