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La
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailliage de Victoria ~ Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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Colin Mantell,
Bailli de Victoria |
Gail Gabel, Vice
Argentier |
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Takashi
Ito, VC Culinaire |
Frank Kemble,
Vice Echanson |
Stuart Brown VC Gastronomique |
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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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Colin Southcombe
Bailli Honoraire |
Daniel Rigollet Bailli Honoraire |
Lyle Viereck Bailli Honoraire |
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