Membership in La Chaîne is by invitation only and offers the opportunity for new members to meet people who share a common interest in fine dining and good fellowship. For our professional restaurateurs and hoteliers, it offers opportunities to demonstrate their exceptional skills and creativity to a discerning and appreciative audience.. Underlying La Chaîne’s growth is the organization’s sense of purpose. A key criterion which distinguishes La Chaîne from other organizations involved in wine or food is precisely the interrelation between amateur and professional. In La Chaîne we strive for balanced membership representing professionals involved in food preparation, service in hotels, private clubs and restaurants; wine, food and equipment suppliers and world- renowned lecturers, writers and critics, as well as knowledgeable laymen who, due to their interest in learning and/or well traveled backgrounds, are in a position to enjoy the pleasures engendered by good. cuisine, good wine and good company.

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs also has a society within the society, l’Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs, for those who have a special knowledge of or interest in wine and spirits. Members of this group organize special wine-related events, including trips to wine-producing regions around the world.

Today the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and its branch, the Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs is present in over 120 countries, with over 26,000 members. It creates a bond of friendship across professions, cultures and boundaries, giving special attention to maintaining the art of the cuisine and supporting the young professionals.