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.
2024-10-08
international
Chapitre Victoria Bailliage Melbourne - Melbourne
Chapitre & Gala Dinner Melbourne
2024-10-12
international
Grand Chapitre of France - Versailles
Enjoy a memorable experience "in the footsteps of the Roi Soleil", to mark the 380th anniversary of his coronation, during the next French Grand Chapitre, which will take place in Versailles.
Bailli Délégué :
Laurent POULTIER DU MESNIL
Program: EN - Program Grand Chapitre de France 2024-compressed.pdf
Other: FR - Programme Grand Chapitre de France 2024-compressed.pdf
2024-10-12
international
Chapitre of Cook Islands - Rarotonga
2024-10-12
international
From Farm to Table - Dinner at Villa Basset - Shanghai
A special from farm to table dinner dinner at Villa Basset, the historical Shanghai French Consulate General residence, where the French Consulate General of Shanghai will be inducted as Chevalier d'Honneur in this very special occassion.
2024-10-16
international
International Jeunes Sommeliers Competition 2024 - Lisbon, Portugal
Bailli Délégué :
Paulo José Da Luz AMADO
Jeunes Sommeliers Competition:
Mme Marie JONES
Chair of the Competition Committee
International Vice-President
Program: 2024 International Jeunes Sommeliers Competition.pdf
2024-10-17
international
Grand Chapitre of Canada - Calgary, Canada
BROCHURE
Program: 2024 Calgary Brochure Final (2)-compressed.pdf
