The National Bailliage’s Chapitre was held at The Residence Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Executive Chef, Maître Rôtisseur Mark Hagenbach, and his team once again provided an exquisite, memorable evening of gastronomy.

The gala event commenced with the Induction Ceremony presided over by our own Bailli Délégué Honoraire Joe P. Thawilvejjakul in his capacity as a Member of the Conseil Magistral. Ten new members were inducted and seven current members promoted.

After the formal ceremony, everyone adjourned to the reception area to be treated to a lavish welcoming cocktail, true to the spirit of Chaîne.

The seafood stations at the Hyatt are legendary and this time the offer was no exception. The freshest seafood was expertly prepared and elegantly presented.

The dinner followed in a splendidly-decorated room. The service brigade was attentive and professional. The service at The Residence is always impeccable.

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Salt-brined ‘ASC’1 shrimp
heirloom vegetables, sheep’s milk yogurt
lightly-smoked corn chowder
Champagne Bruno Paillard Rosé ‘Première Cuvée’

Petuna ocean trout, gratinated artichoke, beurre blanc
2012 Meursault, Domaine Lupé-Cholet

Slow-roasted pigeon breast
classic mushroom navarin, minted pea tortellini, truffled quail’s egg
2003 Château Talbot, 4th Growth Saint Julien
2009 Terre Nobili, De Stefani, Veneto Rosso IGT

Chef Mark finally revealed the ultra-secretive dessert room. The scrumptious spread was very tempting and it seemed no one put up any resistance. To everyone’s delight the Hyatt went molecular with made-to-order ‘nitrogen’ ice cream.

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Cheese selection
Beaufort, Comté, Brillat-Savarin, Brie de Meaux, Fourme d’Ambert, Morbier

Dessert selection
‘Nitrogen’ ice cream and sorbet
Chocolate crepes; Berries in Champagne jelly
Apple and pear tarte Tatin
Jerez Moscatel, Bodega J.C. Gutierrez Colosia, Cadiz
2006 Quinta do Crasto Late-bottled Vintage Port
2009 Sauternes, Château de l'École
‘Amerigo Vespucci’ Brandy de Jerez, Solera Reserva
Bodega J.C. Gutierrez Colosia, Cadiz

A quartet and singer complemented the entire evening with light jazz. Cigars and cognac, served in a cosy lounge, put the final touch on a perfect evening full of Chaîne camaraderie and above all gastronomy.

Molchaya Techapaibul
Chargée de Missions

¹ With its partners, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) runs an ambitious programme to transform the world's seafood markets and promote the best environmental and social aquaculture performance. The ASC logo sends a strong message to consumers about the environmental and social integrity of the product they are purchasing.