Dear Members of the Chaîne,

On behalf of the President and the International Chaîne, I extend to you my warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and successful New Year. May 2026 be filled with inspiration, fellowship and many moments of shared conviviality.

As we look ahead, the coming year will undoubtedly continue to honour and strengthen our shared values, while celebrating the excellence of gastronomy and the art of living that unite us across the world.

Thank you for your continued commitment and dedication to the Chaîne. We look forward to the many occasions throughout the year when we will come together again.

With my sincere friendship and best regards,

Sabine Tachot
Secrétaire Générale
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Association Mondiale de la Gastronomie

Postscript
I take this opportunity to remind you of some of the key events for the year. We hope these events and partnerships will inspire you and enrich what promises to be another wonderful year for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

April 18 - International Final of the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Competition
Being hosted by the Bailliage of Türkiye at Le Cordon Bleu in Istanbul.

April 25 - World Chaîne Day
The 11th edition is due to bring exciting innovations.

June 11-13 - International Grand Chapitre in Aix-en-Provence
Meetings will be held at the Hôtel Roy René located in the heart of the city. The programme will be online mid-February at the latest.

Meanwhile, The Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office and the HQ team have pre-booked rooms at negotiated rates in hotels located near the Roy René. This free and secure service is available to help you easily make your hotel reservation online. Simply click on this link: Grand Chapitre International 2026
NB. Please make your reservation before April 1, 2026, as the link will no longer be active after this date.

October 7-11 - Annual International OMGD Grand Chapitre
Being hosted by the Bailliage of South Africa in Cape Town.

International Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition
Additionally, the International Final of the Jeunes Sommeliers Competition will be held. However, at the time of writing this message the location and dates are not yet confirmed.

Partnership with Cognac Camus
We are delighted to announce that the new chapter in our long-standing friendship with Maison Camus is ongoing. To celebrate our shared history, Camus has created a “Special Edition” Cognac featuring the emblem of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

This unique bottle is now available for purchase directly on the Camus website by clicking this link: Camus Chaîne Cognac

Partnership with Le Meurice
To continue the celebrations, we are pleased to remind you of our exclusive partnership - renewed for 2026 - with the Hôtel Le Meurice in Paris.

Preferential rates are offered throughout the year (excluding special periods), allowing you to enjoy an exceptional stay at one of the finest addresses in Paris: [email protected]