Dear Chaîne members,

Every year, the National Bailliage of Belgium has the pleasure of bringing together Chaîne members, friends of the Chaîne and passionate lovers of gastronomy for a very special tradition: the Garden Gala at Château du Mylord.

This beautiful story began with our former Conseiller Culinaire, Michelin 2-star chef Jean-Baptiste Thomaes, who created the original idea of a gastronomic three-day event in which suppliers, guests and Chaîne members could come together around excellence, generosity and friendship.

From the beginning, part of the spirit of this event was also to support the future of gastronomy: €10 per cover is donated to the National Jeunes Rôtisseurs Competition, helping us train and encourage young culinary talent in Belgium.

That tradition continues this year, now carried forward by our Maître Rôtisseur Chef Martin Simonnard, the young and talented chef of Château du Mylord, who is proudly taking up the torch.

On Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September, Château du Mylord will host both lunch and dinner services. These moments are open to Chaîne members and non-members alike - a warm opportunity to invite friends, introduce new guests to the Chaîne and share the spirit of our international brotherhood around the table.

The menu is offered at €165 per person, all included: aperitif, paired wines, refined service and a gastronomic experience in the magnificent setting of Château du Mylord.

Reservations are made directly via: [email protected]

Please mention the number of guests, your preferred service, your table request if applicable, and add #Chaine so we can follow the Chaîne reservations with care.

On Sunday 13 September, we will celebrate our annual Induction Ceremony in the garden of Château du Mylord. The ceremony will begin at 11am, including new member inductions and promotions in grade. It will be followed by a festive reception with our partner Chant d’Éole, and then by the same gastronomic lunch at €165 per person, all included.

Each meal will conclude with a beautiful Chaîne moment: Le Verre de l’Amitié, served with our exclusive Chaîne Camus Cognac. Guests will also have the opportunity to discover the story behind this special Chaîne blend, speak with the Camus representatives and, for those who wish, purchase bottles to take this elegant memory home.

Members wishing to be inducted or promoted are kindly invited to contact Bailli Délégué Ilse Duponcheel.

We warmly invite you to join us in great numbers for this Belgian Chaîne tradition: three days of gastronomy, camaraderie, elegance and transmission, in one of Belgium’s most beautiful gastronomic houses.

Let us come together, bring our friends, support the next generation and celebrate the living spirit of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.

We look forward to welcoming you at Château du Mylord in September.

Ilse Duponcheel
Bailli Délégué
Member of the Conseil Magistral
Mobile/Cell: +32 473 70 90 54