Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rotisseurs is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950, where they are domiciled ( 7 rue d' Aumale, 9 Arrdt. ). The Company relies on the traditions and practices of the old French royal " guild of goose roasters " whose authorization has been extended with the time on the roasting of all poultry, meat and game. It is the high art of cooking (Haute Cuisine ) requires and promotes the maintenance of gastronomic values ​​and plowed table manners.

The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rotisseurs currently has approximately 24,000 members in 75 countries around the world. Your " Bailliages " said State associations are divided into further sub- groups. New members are accepted by the local Bailliagen. These two godparents ( Parrains ) are needed, which vouch for the impeccable character of the new member.

History

The written recorded history of " Les Oyers " or " Goose Roasters " can be traced back to 1248. At that time King Louis IX commissioned. (France), Étienne Boileau, to bring the Mayor of Paris, order in the organization of trade and guilds to train young apprentices and improving the technical knowledge of guild members. He brought together representatives of over 100 trades, among them the " Goose Roasters ".

Over the years, the activities and privileges of the Goose Roasters Guild on the preparation and marketing of all kinds of meat, including poultry and game were expanded.

1509, during the reign of Louis XII. , Some statutes of this guild were changed, which is made ​​known in changing the term " Rotisseurs ", and their activities were restricted to poultry, game birds, lamb and game. 1610, under Louis XIII. , The guild royal charter was awarded with its own coat of arms.

About four centuries cultivated and developed the " Confrérie " or brotherhood of culinary art roaster and set high standards of professional and qualitative standards on a " Royal Table" - until the guild, together with all other, was dissolved in 1793 during the French Revolution. The Rotisseurs came almost completely forgotten until Dr. Auguste Becart, Jean Valby and "Prince of restaurateurs " Curnonsky ( Maurice -Edmond Sail country), and the bosses Louis Giraudon and Marcel Dorin could revive the company in 1950 and the Confrérie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs ( new) founded.

The Chaîne des Rotisseurs today

Since its rebirth, the company has grown rapidly and was able to make its presence and influence worldwide. Today it brings together professional and non - professional members from around the world that share the common spirit of the company and appreciate good food and drink and enjoy. While the Brotherhood from the name is a brotherhood, women were always welcome, and play an active role in society. Within the Chaîne is the " L' Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs " for those members who have gained special knowledge of wines and spirits.

Concours des Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs meilleurs

The Chaîne des Rotisseurs organizes an annual international cooking competition for young chefs to 27 years. At this " World Cup " can take those young chefs, who previously at one of the national competitions, which are organized and carried out by the national associations Chaine des Rotisseurs. The goal of this competition is to promote the culinary expertise of or Young Chefs. The contest, which the participants, especially the first three places, gives the young chef to be able to provide the ability, talent and expertise internationally exhibited. It is a so-called " blind competition." Participants will learn at the beginning of the ingredients that are available. After that we plan in 30 minutes, a three-course meal. This must be done within 2.5 to 3 hours for four people. Monitored during the preparation and graded kitchen jury the Functioning of the young chefs. For tasting and grading of the six people in the tasting jury are responsible.

All countries participating in the international competition for 18 to 24 young chefs will be added as a " Rôtisseure " in the Brotherhood.

Coat of arms

The original coat of arms consisted of a shield with two crossed turning spits and four Spicknadeln ( " Lardoirs " ), surrounded by the flames of a fireplace.

For the new Confrérie, a logo with this historical sign in the middle was created. This is framed by 11 lilies fleur -de -lis and two chains ( " Chaînes "); between the name of the new organization and the two founding years ( 1248 and 1950) to appear.

The inner chain represents the professional members; the outer non- professional, both along the collar like-minded people.