Me ke aloha pumehana
(With our warm regards and aloha)

La Chaîne is the world's oldest gastronomic organization, which was originally founded in 1248 as a guild for the rôtisseurs (roasting chefs) for the upper class. It was granted a Royal Charter and a Coat of Arms in 1610. The object of the Guild was to perpetuate the Standards of quality befitting the Royal Table. The society was revived in 1950 by a group of dedicated culinarians and gastronomes and now has over 20,000 members worldwide. Unlike most gastronomic organizations, La Chaîne consists of members from both the professional and nonprofessional segments of the gastronomically inclined population. Each local bailliage (chapter) holds periodic formal events and amicals at wonderful venues featuring the finest cuisine, expertly selected wines and after dinner refreshments. Members are also welcome to attend other bailliage's functions throughout the world. The Bailliage des Etats-Unis (United States Chapter) is by far the largest of all national chapters with local chapters in almost every state and in most major cities. There are over 7,000 members in the United States alone.

La Chaîne creates a bond of friendship across professions, cultures and boundaries, giving special attention to maintaining the art of the cuisine and supporting the young professionals. Anyone who appreciates great food, wine and conviviality should investigate membership in our great organization. (more history)

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis, unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education, and camaraderie.

Based on the great traditions and high standards of the medieval French guild of rôtisseurs or "meat roasters," our confrérie celebrates the pleasures of the table, encourages the development of young professionals by awarding scholarships and sponsoring competitions, and, as part of an international organization, fosters friendships among members around the world.

                                                                                      
Fred Honda                            Robert C. Lee, Jr.                   Laurence Vogel
Bailli Provincial Honoraire            Bailli Provincial Honoraire            Bailli Provincial Honoraire

Fall 2009 Membership Campaign Winners for the Hawaii/Pacific Islands
Maui:  Highest Number of New Members and Largest Percentage of New Members
Big Island: Highest Retention of Existing Members
Congratulations to both Werner Boettner and Michael Blaksteen!

 

Latest>>Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter Fall 2010<<Latest

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Fall 2009

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Fall 2008

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Fall 2007

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Summer 2006

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Spring 2005

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Summer 2004

Hawaii/Pacific Islands Regional Newsletter, Fall 2003

 

Click here>>Current Schedule of Events for all Hawaii/Pacific Islands Bailliages<<Click Here

 

PAST EVENTS

Schedule of Events for 2000

Schedule of Events for 2001

Schedule of Events for 2002

Schedule of Events for 2003

Schedule of Events for 2004

Schedule of Events for 2005

Schedule of Events for 2006

Schedule of Events for 2007

Schedule of Events for 2008

Schedule of Events for 2009

 

Chaîne in the News of Hawaii

A Salute to Our Chaîne Chefs

Hawaii Hospitality Magazine 2005

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Feature from 1996

Honolulu Star Bulletin-Ben Wood from 2000

Membership Information 

 

 And, for all you grape nuts... 

Medieval Drinking Songs
Gastronome, Vol. 1 (2007)
Judith Kellogg, PhD

 

"Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." - Anonymous     "It sloweth age, it strengthneth youth, it helpeth digestion, it cutteth flegme, it abandoneth melancholie, it relisheth the heart, it lighteneth the mind, it quickeneth the spirits, it cureth the hydropsie, it healeth the strangurie, it keepeth and preserveth the head from whirling, the eies from dazeling, the toong from lisping, the mouth from maffling, the teeth from chattering, and the throte from ratling: it keepeth the weasan from Stifling, the Stomach from wambling, and the heart from swelling, the hands from shivering, the sinewes from shrinking, the veines from crumpling, the bones from aking, the marrow from soaking" - from a 16th Century Manuscript     "What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?" - W. C. Fields   Useful French Phrases

Société Mondiale du Vin--the Wine Society Click below to find out more. Wine Spectator Wine.com Wine Today Wines.com Wine Lovers Page WineEducation.com Wine Authority "A drink or two a day of wine, beer, or liquor is, experts say, often the single best nonprescription way to prevent heart attacks-better than a low-fat diet or weight loss, better even than vigorous exercise.  Moderate drinking can help prevent strokes, amputated limbs, and dementia."  (NY Times, 12/30/2002)

 

 

 

U.S. Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (U.S. National Website) George Brown, Bailli Délégué des Etats-Unis   National Administrative Office Chaîne House at Farleigh Dickinson University 285 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940-1099 Phone (973) 360-9200 Fax (973) 360-9330 email Officers & Titles Ribbons, Badges & Awards INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS     Community Service   "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are."   What is the Academie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin? Who was Brillat-Savarin? Fondateurs

"I do solemnly pledge to follow the rules and regulations of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, to honor my fellow members and join in harmony with them at the table."

 

 

Bruce Liebert webmaster

Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Hawaii/Pacific Islands Fred Hellekes Bailli Provincial (808) 838-1232 SunAndC@hawaii.rr.com

 

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(updated August 9, 2010)