CENTRAL LOIRE VALLEY BAILLIAGE

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Sidney Bond - Chancelier Provincial

Sidney Bond is the Chancelier Provincial of the central Loire Valley Bailliage

 

Short Career Biography Sidney Bond

 

  • Born in South Africa, Kwa Zulu in 1956
  • Trained with Trust House Forte in President Hotel Johannesburg and London’s Grosvenor House Hotel
  • Graduated from Westminster College London
  • Graduated as a Master Chef in 1982 Craft Guild of Chefs
  • Has Held the position of Executive Chef in Several Countries with Le Meridien, Hilton International, Sun International and The Dan Hotel Corporation in UK, South Africa, France, Israel, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean arena for Sun International, Hong Kong and Switzerland.
  • Group's Problem Solving Chef for Sun International for 4 years.
  • Executive Chef Royal Swazi Sun.
  • First Represented South Africa’s Craft Guild Team in the Salon Culinaire London in 1980 and then in 1982.
  • Has been appointed Executive Chef to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on several state banquet events in three countries.
  • Total 18 Gold 13 Silver and 8 Bronze Medals at various International Culinary Competitions
  • Captain Craft Guild Culinary Team Hotelympia 2000- 2 Gold 3 Silver 2 Bronze medals
  • Gold Medalist ‘Five Nations’ Competition London as a member of the Scottish Culinary team standing in for a chef.
  • Craft Guild of Chefs Gold medal achievement award South Africa 1984
  • Represented Dan Israel Team 1987 Basel Switzerland 1 Gold Medal.
  • Chaine des Rotisseurs Hotel Chef of the Year, Israel 1985
  • 2002 Hotelympia Gold Duck chef of the Year
  • 2000 Craft guild Bronze Medal Award for achievement.
  • Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for four properties in UK.
  • Captain of the British Craft Guild Team 2000/2002 when a record number of medals were won at international level.
  • Appointed ‘Conseiller Culinaire Bailliage France 2017
  • Appointed ‘Chargé de Missions’ Val de Loire 2021

 

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Located on the territory of the former provinces of Orléanais, Touraine and Anjou, its historic towns include, from upstream to downstream, Orleans, Blois, Amboise, Tours, Chinon, Montsoreau, Saumur and Angers. The Loire Valley is home to most of the castles recognised under the appellation of "Châteaux de la Loire" as well as several excellent and diverse vineyards.

Upcoming Events

2024-04-20

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Château de L'Engarran - Lunch and Visit

Visit of the Cellar and the Castle

Seated local buffet with wines and drinks included – member and guest rate: €55 incl. tax (non-member €65 incl. tax)

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small pâtés from Pézenas


Route de Lavérune D5E – 34880 Lavérune

Meet at 11:30 a.m., limited to 30 people

Reservations on Weezevent or email at [email protected]

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2024-04-21

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Calvados, Distillery and Rotisserie

We will meet again this Sunday, April 21 to travel together through the most beautiful villages of Pays d’Auge in Normandy.

At 10:45 a.m. we will meet at Breuil en Auge at CHATEAU DU BREUIL for a visit to one of the most beautiful distilleries in Calvados. We will then go to lunch around 1:00 p.m. in Beuvron en Auge at CAFE FORGES to taste Norman meats by the fireplace.

After a joint visit to one of the most beautiful villages in France, a digestive or a cigar for those who wish, we will resume our tour of the Pays d’Auge

A magnificent day of indulgence and friendship, with the discovery of the jewels of Normandy awaits us and we hope to share it with many of you.

Price: 60 euros for members - click the link to join the event

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2024-05-16

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Lunch at the Château de Fargues Lur-Saluces

Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We have the pleasure and honor to invite you to a very special moment. Indeed,
Philippe and Charlotte de Lur Saluces give us the pleasure and honor of opening the doors of their
magnificent Château de Fargues.
Download the file for all the information you need on this wonderful opportunity!

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2024-05-19

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Lunch at the Pont-de-l’Ouysse in Lacave

Le Pont de l`Ouysse, 46200 Lacave – France

Rendez-vous à 11h30, limited to 10 people

Reservations for the lunch : by Weezevent or by email  [email protected]

Reservations for the hotel :  +33 (0)5 65 37 87 04

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2024-05-25

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Normandy......in Paris

We will meet again this Saturday, May 25 to celebrate Normandy but in Paris

At 10:45 a.m. we will meet on the quays of the Seine at Port de la Tournelle, Paris 5ieme to taste the best products from our favourite region as part of the MARCHE NORMAND DE PARIS.

We will then go to lunch around 1:00 p.m. to continue this moment in a charming neighborhood bistro.

A Saturday for the pleasure of meeting up and discussing our future events.

Price: 35 euros for members

Click the link for all the information and to register

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