Bailliage of New Zealand
Welcome to the Bailliage
of New Zealand
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Association Mondiale de la Gastronomie
A global community whose focus is brotherhood, friendship, camaraderie and sharing a passion for the culinary arts.
In New Zealand the Chaine des Rotisseurs is led by a local board of six members headed by a Bailli, a French title for head of branch.
David Shackleton, the Bailli for New Zealand has managed hotels all over the world
Helen Meehan, the Bailli for Wellington is an olive farmer from Martinborough
Rowan Moss, Chancelier
Sebastien Lambert, Conseiller Gastronomique
John Bishop is a food and travel writer
Nerissa Barber is a lawyer and gourmet.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS 2023
14 - 16 April - weekend in Martinborough:
Friday:
A casual dinner at Union Square in the Martinborough Hotel – a modern New Zealand bistro with French influence.
Saturday:
- Lunch at Palliser Estate seasonal food and wine
- Gin tasting at Tohi – a new distillery
- Degustation dinner at the Barrel Room at Ata Rangi Sunday.
Brunch at the Village Café and Bar in Martinborough– Indian themed
May: Casual dinner at Liberty Restaurant in Wellington
June: Cocktail Party for members and guests – Wellington
July: World of Wine at the Wellington Club with Brett Newell and food to match the wines
September: Degustation Dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel Wellington
October: Ethnic Food – Dinner at No 8 a Vietnamese restaurant in Wellington
November: Degustation Dinner at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School – regalia to be worn
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs invites all lovers of gastronomy, good food and fine wines to share its values of excellence and brotherhood, uniting us in the continuation of great culinary traditions.
2025-02-01
international
Tampere Chapitre, Finland - Tampere
2025-02-06
international
Chapitre Japan - Osaka
Induction ceremony, Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
2025-02-08
international
Chapitre of Myanmar - Yangon
2025-02-22
international
Chapitre Bailliage de Turquie - Istanbul
Induction ceremony and Gala dinner at the Istanbul Grand Hyatt hotel
2025-02-26
international
Chapitre Japan - Tokyo
Induction ceremony, Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner at THE CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU
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2025-03-05
international
Chapitre Japan - Sapporo, Hokkaido
Induction ceremony, Annual General Meeting and Gala Dinner at KEIO PLAZA HOTEL SAPPORO
