49th International Grand Chapitre de Grande Bretagne. London, Canary Wharf September 2008

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1 London, Canary Wharf September 2008

2 Dear Consoeurs and Confrères We have the pleasure of inviting you to the 49th International Grand Chapitre de Grand Bretagne which will be held in London s Canary Wharf between 26 and 28 September The City of London is the leading financial and insurance centre of the modern world but it has its roots many hundreds of years ago. During this fabulous weekend you will be able to taste the culture of both the old world, through dining in Armoury House home of the Honourable Artillery Company since 1537 and the modern, indulging in the luxury of the Four Seasons Hotel in Canary Wharf. The culinary styles and skills in London are very wide, reflecting the international brigade of chefs who make this city their home. We hope that you will take advantage of that in joining us for the weekend. Our Grand Chapitre hotel is modern and known as one of the best business hotels in the world. It sits overlooking the River Thames and near to Canary Wharf s hundreds of shops in an underground mall. London, Canary Wharf, September 2008 It is a great pleasure to welcome Karim Henein from the Bailliage of Egypt and Member of Conseil d Administration as our Inducting Officer, representing President Yam Attalah. We look forward to welcoming you all, together with your guests, to a weekend of cultural interest, good food and wine, and most importantly great camaraderie. Vive la Chaîne Philip Evins Bailli Délégué Charles Pritchard Chancelier

3 ProgrammE Friday 26 September SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Evening Dress lounge suits and Chaîne insignia Morning Dress lounge suits and Chaîne insignia departure from the Four Seasons Hotel for Armoury House by bus Welcome drinks and canapés opening of the Grand Chapitre presentation of Young Commis Chef Winner and Dinner in the Long Room return to hotels by bus Our welcome dinner will be amidst the military memorabilia of the Honourable Artillery Company personal bodyguard to the monarch. This is a role that the Company still fulfils today, turning out in their scarlet uniforms whenever the Queen is in the city. This will also provide an occasion to congratulate the winner of our national Young Commis Chef Competition assemble in the Ballroom of the four Seasons Hotel Induction drinks and canapés Close Our Induction Ceremony will be held in the Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel overlooking the River Thames. At the conclusion we will toast all new inductees with Champagne and canapés. Competition partner

4 ProgrammE SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Afternoon Dress casual, as you like, but remember to take your camera depart Canary Wharf Pier depart Greenwich Pier arrive back at Canary Wharf Evening Dress Black Tie with Chaîne insignia drinks and canapés presentation of the Young Sommelier award followed by the Gala Dinner Close Morning Dress smart casual brunch commences Brunch finishes end of the Grand Chapitre A wonderful river trip starts just 3 minutes walk from the Four Seasons Hotel at Canary Wharf Pier. The boat will take us upstream under Tower Bridge, the first of many, then past the new City Hall, the Gherkin, the Tate Modern, South Bank and the London Eye to the Houses of Parliament. Then the trip continues downstream as far as Greenwich where free time is allowed for you to explore the National Maritime Museum which houses many galleries, the Queen s House and the Royal Observatory which sits on the Meridian Line. The boat then takes us back to Canary Wharf. Our Gala Dinner takes place in the Four Seasons Hotel with Maitre Rotisseur Marco Bax in charge of the kitchens. This will be an occasion to congratulate the first ever winner of our national Young Sommelier Competition. The final event of the weekend will be a splendid Brunch in the centre of a Tuscan Village built in the Four Seasons Hotel a dazzling array of different hot and cold dishes over which you can cement newly found friendships or renew old ones. Competition partners

5 London, Canary Wharf, 26 28th September 2008 REGISTRATION & BOOKING FORM Please complete and return the Registration & Booking Form and return by the following dates: Registration with Induction requests must be received by 15 August 2008 Registration without Induction requests must be received by 29 August 2008 First Name: Last Name: Chaîne Grade/Title: Registration Fee: per person X No per person total: EVENTS Friday 26 September 2008 Evening Bus transport from Canary Wharf to the Dinner at Armoury House Mailing Address: Town/City: Country: Bailliage Member: Post Code/Zip: Tel: No per person total: Friday 26 September 2008 Evening Dinner in the historic Long Room of Armoury House, the Honourable Artillery Company (City of London) No per person Total: Saturday 27 September 2008 Morning Induction Ceremony and canapés in the Four Seasons Hotel (Canary Wharf) I am staying at hotel: No per person total: Accompanied by Guest: yes no Guest First Name: Guest Last Name: Chaîne Grade/Title: _ Saturday 27 September 2008 Afternoon Boat trip on the Thames from Canary Wharf to Westminster Bridge, then to the world-famous National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory at Greenwich No per person total: Signature: Date: Saturday 27 September 2008 Evening Gala Dinner in the Four Seasons Hotel (Canary Wharf) No per person Total: I request to be Inducted: Yes No Current Grade/Title: To be Inducted as: Sunday 28 September 2008 Late Morning Tuscan Brunch in the Four Seasons Hotel (Canary Wharf) No per person total: Total Payable:

6 London, Canary Wharf, 26 28th September 2008 METHOD OF PAYMENT Method of payment Payment in Sterling (GBPs) must be made in advance preferably by bank transfer, if not, then by Sterling cheque. Please quote Chaine des Rôtisseurs as the beneficiary. Please tick one of the following options for payment: Bank Transfer Account Details UK Sterling cheque HSBC Bank plc, The Commons, High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JX, England T: +44 (0) For International Bank Transfer: IBAN (International Bank Account Number): BIC (Branch Identifier Code) SWIFT: For Bank Transfer in Great Britain: Sort Code: Account Number: Reference: GB64MIDL MIDLGB22 Last Name, the Initial letter of your First Name, and the letters GC for example, Smith-A-GC. The hyphens shown separating the three elements can be left out if insufficient space. Please return your completed Registration & Booking Form to: Chancelier Bailliage National de Grand Bretagne Southbrook Farm Southbrook Road West Ashling Chichester PO18 8DN ENGLAND For registration enquiries, please Induction requests must be received by 15 August 2008 Registration must be received by 29 August 2008 Reservations will be confirmed when payment has been received.

7 Four Seasons Canary Wharf The Grand Chapitre hotel is the Four Seasons, Canary Wharf Please make your reservations directly with the hotel Four Seasons Hotel 46 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 8RS T: +44 (0) W: Special Chaîne des Rôtisseur room rates have been negotiated. Please ask for the Chaîne des Rôtisseur rates when making your booking. The rates are: Standard room Superior room Deluxe room 175 plus VAT 195 plus VAT 215 plus VAT With its spectacular riverfront setting and ultramodern towers, the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf, overlooking the River Thames, boasts 10 storeys of modern style in a historical setting. London s stunning Canary Wharf, built on the site of the West India Quay, provides the backdrop for 142 contemporary guest rooms and suites, among the largest of their kind in the city. The hotel combines the finest of all that is contemporary with the traditions that are Four Seasons. Guests of the Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf enjoy private access to the Re-Aqua spa at Virgin Active at Canary Riverside. Perhaps the finest facility of its kind in London, the spa includes a full menu of the most innovative skin and body therapies, including unique hydrotherapy treatments. Alternative nearby Hotels Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf (15 minutes walk) 5 Fairmont Avenue, Canary Wharf, London E14 9PQ T: +44 (0) W: Marriott West India Quay (10 minutes walk) 22 Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, London E14 4ED T: +44 (0) W: Hilton Canary Wharf (15 minutes walk) South Quay, Marsh Wall, London E14 9SH T: +44 (0) W: Britannia International (5 minutes walk) Marsh Wall, London E14 8SJ T: +44 (0) W: