Welcome to the Sonoma Bailliage

Membership in the Chaîne is by invitation only and is extended to men and women who are professional and non-professional gastronomes.  For professionals, it provides opportunities to demonstrate their exceptional skills and creativity to a discerning, appreciative audience.  For all, it offers opportunities to meet people who share a common interest in fine dining and good fellowship.  Ribbons bestowed at formal induction ceremonies signify rank.

Benefits of Membership

Membership includes a subscription to the U.S. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Gastronome, a full color high-quality magazine that reports on culinary events around the country and provides a calendar of forthcoming opportunities and events.  Members also receive an annual guide to Affiliated-affiliated restaurants, hotels and cruise ships, all of whom are entitled to display the Chaîne plaque - a symbol of culinary excellence recognized around the world.  Fellow members can anticipate being made especially welcome when patronizing Chaîne membership establishments.

Mission Statement

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. 

We have already planned an exciting 2006 calendar of events - click here for 2006 schedule of upcoming events.