Membership

For all interested men and women, Chaîne membership offers opportunities to meet people who share a common interest in fine dining, astonishing wines and good fellowship all right here in Laguna and our surrounding area, including some great trips throughout Orange County!

Are you a culinary or hospitality industry professional? Are you an amateur gastronome? For professionals, membership provides opportunities to demonstrate exceptional skills and creativity to a discerning, appreciative audience. For amateurs, membership provides significant learning opportunities.

Benefits of Membership

Our chapter offers fine dining events, some black tie, in the best local restaurants, hotels, and members' private homes. The menus and dishes are created exclusively for these dinners by the chefs, many of whom are also members of the Confrérie. This interaction between our professional and amateur members distinguishes La Chaîne from other organizations.

We hold one grand gala event each year to celebrate the induction of new members, who are presented with ribbons signifying their rank. The activities of La Chaîne are not limited to grand dining, however. Diners’ amicable—less formal meals, picnics and barbecues—also play an important role in our chapter's schedule.

The Society also offers a number of regional and national events that are open to all members. Members may also wish to inquire about attending annual events, also called Grand Chapitres, scheduled by other Bailliages around the world. View the International Calendar by consulting the Paris Website.

Membership includes a subscription to the U.S. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Gastronome, a full-color high-quality magazine that reports on Society events around the country.

Members can anticipate being made especially welcome when patronizing Chaîne member establishments. Visit our Affiliates site for a listing, with links, to these establishments.

For information about membership

Chaîne membership is by invitation only. The Laguna, CA chapter welcomes new members, although at times we may have a waiting list. Inquiries about membership are welcome, and we encourage you to attend an event as a guest to gain a sense for the experience our dinners provide.

For further information, contact:

Philip Kress

Bailli

Irvine, CA 92603