History

The Brotherhood of the Chaine des Rotisseurs is a French association originally only for goose roasters. In 1610, a royal award, as well as a coat of arms, were bestowed upon the Brotherhood of the Roasters. The Guild was disbanded, together will all other guilds, during the French Revolution in 1789.

During the Easter of 1950, a group of gastronomes and professionals in Paris decided to revive the spirit of the old Guild. Doctor August Bécart; two journalists, Jean Valby and Prince Curnonsky, elected Prince of Gastronomes; as well as two professional Chiefs, Louis Giraudon and Marcel Dorin; revived this association and established the "Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs".

While using the old historical logo, they encircled it with two chains, the new name of the association and the two dates of its foundation, 1248 and 1950.

The smallest chain represents professional members and the biggest one, non-professional members. Later on, a French artist created a second logo, containing the French coq and feathers. This logo is aimed at highlighting the fact that we are a French association, composed of members from all around the world. In this logo, all members are represented by one chain, but the spirit of the old guild is maintained through the presence of the initial heraldry. This second logo is used on the diplomas.

In the light of the historical nature of our association, we must ensure that our logo is not used for promotional or any other purposes. We must be proud of our rich history and preserve our great traditions.

La Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs is devoted to creating bonds around the world amongst both amateur and professional gastronomes, dedicated to the art of fine cooking.

1248  - King Louis IX let French cooks join into professional organizations. So was established Chaine des Rotisseurs.

1789 - During French Revolution Confrerie des  Rotisseurs was denied.

1950 - Three gourmets, Moris Edmond Sayan  (known under his pseudonymKurnonsky), Doctor Ogust Becart and Jean Valbi, together with two restaurants owners, Louis Jirodon and marsel Doren decides to reborn Confrerie and in August 29, 1950 appears new Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs. Jean Valbi becomes a president, first in France, than - an International President.

1953 - First Baillages appears abroad: Switzerland, then Belgium.

Since 1960 - Women receive the right to become a member of Chaine des Rotisseurs.

2000 -  Chaine des Rotisseurs is presented in 65 countries and consists over  35.000 members around the world.

13 December, 2002 - Establishing of  Chaine des Rotisseurs, Baillage de Russie.