Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950. It is devoted to promoting fine dining and the pleasures of the table through the social interaction, hospitality and expertise of its members. We have been members since 1980.

The society has its roots in mediaeval times as Europe experienced the blossoming of music, literature, the fine arts, theater and the art of cooking. This was the era of the guilds, associations of craftsmen devoted to the pursuit of excellence within their trades.  The guilds set up their internal structures with apprentices, journeymen and masters, titles which were awarded after presenting a ‘master piece’ to their peers.

Between 1243 and 1248, Louis IX, King of France, directed the building of  La Sainte Chapelle to serve as repository for holy relics acquired during the crusades. This historic building can still be seen in Paris today.  In 1248 the King thanked the craftsmen who had contributed towards the construction, by founding the guild of "Les Ayeurs", the goose roasters. Geese were poultry greatly appreciated during the Middle Ages. In time, the guild's authority gradually expanded to include the roasting of all poultry, meat and game. For five centuries the Brotherhood of the Roasters cultivated and developed culinary art until the guild was disbanded, together with all others, in 1793 during the French Revolution.

The present day Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is based on the traditions and practices of that ancient French brotherhood.

Since its rebirth the society has grown dramatically, spreading its influence worldwide. Today it has more than 30 000 active members in 123 countries - a truly international brotherhood.