The Maui chapter of internationally-known food & wine society, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, is planning a sunset dinner sail to mark World Chaîne Day on April 23. Courtesy photo.

The Maui Bailliage, or chapter, of the historic Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is planning a big event on Saturday, April 23 to celebrate World Chaîne Day.

The Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs™ was founded in France in the year 1248, making it the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. Organizers say while the society is vintage, its events are cutting-edge.

The chapter in the United States has existed more than 53 years with about 6,000 gourmands, gourmets, gastronomes, chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, oenologists, winery owners, sommeliers, food/wine educators and others interested in the fine dining and the camaraderie of friends at dinners and events. The tradition of the royal guild of goose roasters of 1248 was revived in Paris in 1950, and members now carry on those traditions.

Leaders say the organization sponsors young chefs and sommelier competitions, and offers scholarships. Local members include chefs, hotel managers, restaurant owners and those who love great food, great wine and great conversation.

Maui members invite you to join them on the water to celebrate World Chaîne Day with a Trilogy Captains Sunset Dinner Sail, leaving Lāhainā Harbor promptly at 5 p.m. on April 23. The event offers an entrée choice of fish, beef or vegetarian, and will cost $129 per person.  To learn more about reservations and kama‘āina rates, call Trilogy directly at (808) 661-4743, extension 3.

Find more information about Maui’s chapter of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs here.