The origins of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs can be traced to the mid-1200s, when King Louis IX of France wanted to bring order to the many existing trades and guilds, including the Goose Roasters Guild. Then, in 1509,King Louis XII introduced new statutes which resulted in the Guild's name being changed to “Rôtisseurs”. The Guild subsequently was given a royal charter in 1610 by King Louis XIII.
For over four centuries the “Confrérie (Brotherhood) of the Roasters developed and refined high standards of professionalism and quality that were appropriate to the splendor of the “Royal Table". However, the entire guild system was disbanded in 1793 during the French Revolution. Virtually forgotten until its resurrection in 1950 by a few French gourmands, today the Society attracts both professional and non-professional members world-wide who share an appreciation for wine and fine dining.
Our local chapter was founded in 1993, and for many years enjoyed the unparalleled patronage of a company whose leadership spared no expense in creating and sponsoring many memorable dinners for our members.
At the beginning of 2020, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on countless businesses and organizations is well known to all of us. When it became necessary for our benefactors to step back from the Chaîne, it left a void that few, if any, chapters have ever experienced. A completely new infrastructure and leadership had to be created from scratch. New protocols were required and our ship had to be pointed in a different direction. Assembling a new team required dedicated, talented and enthusiastic individuals who were ready and willing to contribute to our future long-term success.
Though we're fortunate to live in the “Entertainment Capital of the World”, where outstanding restaurants are abundant, there are many, many groups and organizations who are vying for the same dining destinations. Contacts had to be made, relationships begun and countless venues had to be accessed and evaluated.
To read about all the outstanding events we've held since our "new beginning," see the "Creating New Memories" section of the PAST DINNERS tab.
Additional, exciting dinners are actively being planned. Be sure to regularly visit this website, and join us as we make the Las Vegas Chaîne even more outstanding in the future. We look forward to your company. Vive la Chaîne!