aa-16Chaine Mombasa members seen [from left] Roy Kinyua, Deshpal Wadhwa, Silvestor Mbandi, John Mutua, Horace Horsey, Hanif Somji, Charles Muiua, Narmin Somji, Ushwin Khanna with Mrs. Seema Khanna, Mohamed Hersi and Michael Hughes. Assistance courtesy of Gurdeep Nayer, Baili Honoraire
Donato Fonseca - Charge de Press
Marwan Misbah - Vice Cons. Gastronomique
Gurdeep Nayer- Bailli Honoraire
Tushar Pujara - Vice Argentier
Tuva Mwahunga - Vice Charge de Missions
Ann Marques - Vice Charge de Missions
Tourism Minister Najib Balala and the French Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency Etienne de Poncins will be inducted into the wonderful world of Chaîne during the 15th. Anniversary celebrations.
Honorary Members
“Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Gastronomic Association dedicated to bringing together both professional (hospitality industry) and non professional members worldwide who appreciate, enjoy and share a mutual interest in cuisine, wine and fine dining.”
Welcome New Members Chaîne Accredited Establishments in Mombasa
• Serena Beach Hotel • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa • Royal Court Hotel • Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort • Shehnai Restaurant • Leopard Beach Hotel
• Travellers Beach Hotel • Voyager Beach Hotel • Nyali Beach Hotel
Proud Hosts of informal functions: • Severin Sea Lodge • Sands at NomadCreek Marina
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this year. To mark this milestone, a
grand Induction Dinner is being hosted at the prestigious Serena Beach Hotel on Saturday 26th February 2011.
“Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Gastronomic Association dedicated to bringing together both professional (hospitality industry) and non professional members worldwide who appreciate, enjoy and share a
Message from the Bailli, Mrs. Shabnam Nayer.
mutual interest in cuisine, wine and fine dining.”
The organization has its origins in France where the culinary experience centred round the humble hand turned spit - hence the name ‘Rôtisseurs’.
All over the world Chaîne members gather to taste and enjoy the variety of food presented in a most eye catching manner keeping in mind that you feast with your eyes before tasting.
It is quite normal to have seven or eight course meals which are prepared to perfection by the establishments with chefs always trying to outdo their previous presentations.
It is our aim to improve the culinary standards of hotels and restaurants in Mombasa, Kenya’s leading tourism destination.
Diners often break into spontaneous applause upon presentation of a particularly outstanding dish.
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in Mombasa has maintained extremely high standards with our hosts pulling out all the stops to make each dinner experience a memorable one.
Chaîne Mombasa continues to raise the bar at each event.
Establishments are known to purchase a whole range of cutlery, crockery, linen and uniforms for the entire service crew specially for a Chaîne dinner.
The waiter service is simultaneous which requires
weeks of training for the entire crew.
Needless to say these evenings are a ‘black tie’ affair and it is delightful to see the members dressed for the occasion.
Chaîne also enjoys informal functions whereby the very high standards of food and service are met but the dress code is relaxed.
Chaîne Mombasa has picked up momentum the past few years and we are proud to induct 16 new members on this occasion.
These include the Honorable Najib Balala, Minister for Tourism and the French Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency Etienne Poncins.
passion of the hotel establishments in Mombasa, the Commitee Members and the entire membership.
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Madame Marie Jones We are privileged to have
Madame Marie Jones, Member of the Conseil d’ Administration et Magistral from Paris, France who will be presiding over the induction Ceremony.
Months of planning goes into a single dinner to ensure perfection.
Each course is presented with a suitably matched wine.
The right ambiance is created for the night, music and décor given as much attention as the food.
As a result of this hard work and dedication, we have enjoyed unparalleled dining experiences.
I have absolutely no doubt that this movement will continue to grow with the existing enthusiasm and
To mark the occasion International President Atallah has appointed International Board Member Mrs Marie Jones to represent him at an Induction Ceremony and Gala Dinner.
Included in the inductees are a new Bailli – for the first time, a lady – and two VIPs. “Rapprochement” is a French word which means “bring closer together”. It is one of my favourites. In 14 years as a Chaîne member, especially during the last five years of which I have
been Bailli Délégué for all Kenya, I have always tried to live up to the ideal and encouraged everyone else to do likewise.
Friendship, the pleasures of the table and meeting friends old and new are cornerstones of the Chaîne ideology.
Message From Madame Marie Jones
Dear Friends, I am delighted to have been appointed Inducting Officer to represent our President at the Chapitre of the Bailliage of Kenya in Mombasa.
I have been a Chaîne member for over thirty-five years.
I joined as a Dame de Chaîne and since then have held most of the officer positions, before being promoted in 1994 to Bailli Délégué of Great Britain followed by appointment to the International Conseil Magistral in 1995.
Throughout these years I have enjoyed being part of this wonderful association of ours and now as a Member of the International Board of Directors (the Conseil d’Administration) I continue to find excitement and interest not to mention the
opportunities to make new acquaintances.
As you know, our Confrérie is based on the concept of bringing Professional and Amateur members together, a unique characteristic which distinguishes us from other food and wine societies.
The international presence of our association, now significantly represented in over 70 countries, is also one of our most valuable assets.
One must always try to contribute and I believe the best way is to give something to the young.
We in the Chaîne do this through the long-established International Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Competition, and since 2007 through the International Jeunes Sommeliers Competition.
From my several visits I know the warm welcome that I can expect in Kenya.
It is the welcoming spirit that is truly one of the major benefits internationally of the Chaîne and indeed is one of the greatest attractions of
membership. Members of the Chaîne,
united in friendship, have the duty to fraternise in harmony and to respect and support each other.
This experience is the true nature of our Brotherhood.
Long may it continue! Marie Jones, Member of the Conseil
d’Administration Managing Editor of the
Chaîne.
Mr. Fiorenzo Castellano
Mrs. Manju Mohamedbhai
Mrs. Rupal Inamdar
Mr. Talib Sheikh
Mr. Gilles Schwarzrock
Mr. Alberto Lazzeri
Mr. Edwin Chemisto
Ms. Nova Woods
Mrs. Ann Marques
Supplement
MTTI In our continued endeavours
to improve the culinary standards of restaurants in Mombasa, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has played a major role in the rehabilitation of the kitchen facilities at the Mombasa Technical Training Institute.
The kitchen stations are now fully furnished with state of the art equipment.
We are planning to sponsor cooking competitions for the students and present awards to the winners.
These are principles in which I strongly believe. The Chaîne gives us the opportunity to live by this code to the benefit of our society in general, but specifically to assure harmony locally, nationally and in the worldwide Chaîne at large.
I pray for the continuance of these principles to ensure the Chaîne in Kenya is the best!
Thank you for your support. Long live the Chaîne! Panayis Ch. Lagoussis, Bailli Délégué
15th. Anniversary
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