The Blazon
On recommendation from the
Bailli and the Bailliage Committee, a Blazon (i.e. large plaque) may be
awarded to a professional member who is the owner or executive chef of a
dining establishment that maintains a superb level of cuisine, service and
hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
internationally. It is essential that the establishment's support services
and facilities must be excellent too. It must own a grill or a revolving
spit, and grilled or roasted meat must be available on the menu.
The Blazon can be displayed
outside or within the establishment. Since it is offered only to the finest
restaurateurs and hoteliers, the Blazon proclaims excellence in food and
service. However, the plaque remains the exclusive property of Chaîne des
Rôtisseurs, and the privilege of using it is limited to those who continue
membership and their high standards, and can be displayed only as long as
the member remains in good standing. A blazon holder is allowed to
feature the Chaîne logo on menus, brochures, press releases, personnel
uniforms and on the cutlery, glassware and crockery as long as it is
accompanied by the member's name, Chaîne title, and the legend "Confrérie de
la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs''. Should the blazon-holding Maître leave the
establishment, resign, or be removed, then he/she agrees to surrender the
plaque to the Bailli within eight days following his/her departure.
When Chaîne des Rôtisseurs was
re-established in Paris in 1950, two of the five founding members were
professionals, a rôtisseur and a grillardin. They were soon joined by
restaurateurs, hoteliers, caterers, food and wine producers, and others.
About a quarter of the world-wide Chaîne membership today continues to be
made up of professionals. The experience, guidance and interest of our
professionals has brought our Confrérie to its present respected place in
the world of gastronomy.
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