News
Find out what’s going on throughout the Bailliage de Grande Bretagne. We hope that you will regularly visit this site and use it as a key reference point for news updates and general Chaîne information.
ACCR
Francis Griffiths appointed Chargé de Missions (ACCR) to co-ordinate GB’s support for the Chaîne’s worldwide Chariy program.
The Canopy
Chaîne Lunch 13th January
A new Master Sommelier
Yohann Jousselin from the Hotel du Vin in Winchester named Master Sommelier
Solent Bailliage 2010 Programme
The 2010 programme is now available on the Solent Bailliage web site. Note that this includes events that do not yet appear on the national web site as exact dates have not yet been arranged.
Philip Douglas appointed Chancelier
Philip Evins, Bailli Délégué, announces that Philip Douglas is appointed Chancelier effective 1 December 2009.
GB Young Sommelier wins International Title
The winner of GBs Young Sommelier Competition, Yohann Jousselin, won the international competition held in Stratford on Friday 26 September.
50th Grand Chapitre is a top seller
Gala Dinner is now fully booked, but don’t miss out on Friday evening’s Celebration Dinner and awards.
Winner of the 2009 Young Commis Chef National Finals announced
20-year-old Thomas Helyer from Kinnaird Hotel and Sporting Estate in Perthshire scooped the title of Great Britain’s Young Commis Chef of the Year.
Winner of the 2009 International Young Sommelier Competition announced
25-year-old Yohann Jousselin from Hotel du Vin in Winchester won the prestigious title of Great Britain’s Young Sommelier of the Year.
Britain’s got talent – the national final of the Young Commis Chefs Competition
The Chaîne International Young Commis Chef of the Year Competition, in association with Gaggenau, takes place on Wednesday June 3rd 2009.

