Cotswolds – Contact

Rob MacGregor
Bailli Régional

Rob joined the Chaîne in 1986 whilst resident in Dubai. On his return to the UK in 1998, he joined the newly formed Cotswolds Bailliage and was appointed Vice Chancelier Argentier and worked closely with the then Bailli Liz Eyre to develop the Cotswolds Bailliage. He was elected Bailli in 2001.

He has been a company Director and Managing Director involved in running large construction projects in UK, Namibia and Dubai. He has always been keen on good food and was a member and organiser of a select dinning club in Dubai for eighteen years.

Tel: 01666 890393
Email: cotswolds@chaine.co.uk

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Tony Metherell
Vice Chancelier Argentier

Tony became a member in 2003. He was elected Vice Chancelier Argentier in 2005 and takes an active interest in supporting the Bailliage, he now lives in Bath. Prior to retirement Tony was a banker in the city and had particular connections with Lloyd’s of London. He was a territorial soldier for thirty two years.

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Philip Ebbs
Vice Conseiller Gastronomique

Philip has been a Chaîne member since 2001 and was made VCG in 2004. His interest in food started on his 21st birthday which was celebrated at the Savoy Grill and afterwards in Paris. Since then he prefers “French style” cuisine although keen to try national food from other countries. He and his wife have attended Chaîne events in several other countries including Scandinavia and Canada, and particularly enjoy his involvement with the Commis Rôtisseur competitions.

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John Blain
Vice Chargé de Presse

John joined the Chaîne in 2001 and was appointed Vice-Chargé de Missions in September 2007. Dorset born and bred, John now lives in the Somerset village of Abbots Leigh. He enjoys cycling, sailing and skiing, which all help to temper his penchant for good wining and dining. He has been retired since 1999 after some thirty seven years with Rolls-Royce Aerospace.