Colin Mantell, Bailli de Victoria

Gail Gabel, Vice Argentier

Lynn MacDonald
Vice Chargé de Mission

Takashi Ito, VC Culinaire

Frank Kemble, Vice Echanson

Stuart Brown
VC Gastronomique

Beverley Watkins
Vice Chargée de Presse

The Victoria Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs was founded on April 15, 1984 by Colin Southcombe as the first Bailli with Daniel Rigollet as Vice-Conseiller Culinaire. To roll out the new Bailliage of Victoria, they enlisted Denis Glew as Vice-Conseiller Gastronomique and Norman Howard as Vice-Argentier. Fifteen charter members were inducted at a magnificent dinner at Sooke Harbour House. Since this simple beginning 21 years ago, the ranks have increased to a stable membership of about 50. The food and wine budget now exceeds $50,000 annually. Daniel Rigollet became Bailli of Victoria in 1990 and Colin Southcombe went on to become Bailli of Sydney, Australia until his return to Victoria. Lyle Viereck took over the leadership duties as Bailli from 2003 until 2007 when Colin Mantell, Maître hotelier, accepted the position of Bailli.

The Victoria Bailliage normally schedules 5 Chaîne dinners and 2 special events annually at locations which meet the high standards of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. One of these dinners is designated as an initiation function and formal attire is required at this and some other events.  Events are normally on Sunday in order that our professional members may attend. The Chaîne also maintains a  high quality wine cellar which allows for purchase of limited bottling vintages to supplement the current commercial selections. Menus are designed in consultation with the Vice-Conseiller Culinaire and matching wines are selected by Vice-Conseiller Gastronomique. Each provides colourful commentary on the foods and wines  presented during the dinner.  That is always a highlight of the evening!!

 

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