The National Bailliage held its 2022 Finals of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs and the Jeunes Sommeliers Competitions on the same day as the Chapitre.

The Awards Ceremony for the young competitors opened the evening’s programme at the Hotel Britannia - part of Hotels Vanhollebeke owned by Maître Hôtelier Stefan Vanhollebeke.

Our own Michel Cottray, in his capacity as a Member of the Conseil Magistral, presided over the Induction Ceremony both for the young competitors and members of the Bailliage who were receiving their first Chaîne regalia or who were being promoted.

At the celebratory reception members and their guests could enjoy the prestigious Laurent Perrier ‘Grand Siècle’ Champagne with amuse-bouches.

The Gala Dinner was at another Vanhollebeke establishment near to the Hotel Britannia. A fleet of typical Knokke le Zoute golf carts ferried everyone to the Restaurant La Terrasse du Zoute.

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Saltimbocca of monkfish with sage butter
topped with Parmesan cheese
Nascetta del Comune di Novello 2019
Azienda Cogno, Langhe, Italy

Guinea fowl with morels
stuffed tomato, Swedish-style potatoes
Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2017
Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial, Rully, Burgundy

Belgian cheese plate
in collaboration with Fromages Loobuyck
Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2017
Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial, Rully, Burgundy

Chocolate and raspberry creation
Brachetto Nivasco 2020
Azienda Vinchia Vaglio, Piedmont, Italy

Coffee or tea
Grand Marnier tasting experience

BRU - Belgian finest water

And so our two young competitors were warmly wished “the best of luck” for their participation in the respective International Finals.

Ilse Duponcheel
Member of the Conseil Magistral
Bailli Délégué