Cordon Bleu Du Saint Esprit

Cordon Bleu Du Saint Esprit - Norway
ORDER of THE HOLY SPIRIT WITH BLUE RIBAN
A short overview of the first two years of the Norwegian Chapter
Founded 9th April, 2011 in the Eidsvoll Building
On 27th May, 2010, five friends with a background in gastronomic arts,
Espen Welin-Larsen, Terje Størkersen, Carl Martin Faannessen, Lars T. Carlsen and Tor Herman Næss
met to discuss starting a Norwegian Chapter of Cordon Bleu du Saint Esprit.
A year later their efforts came to fruition with the official founding of the Chapter on 9thApril, 2011 at Eidsvoll.
The Guest List included a large international representation, with the Order’s Grand Master,
Karl Heinz Kindervater, and the Master of the Danish Chapter, Karl-Otto Smith, to the fore.
The Eidsvoll Building, which played such a central rôle in modern Norwegian history,
provided a perfect setting for the Founding Meeting of this international Order
and the establishment of a Governing Council.
A guided tour of the historic Buildings was followed by a short account of the history and
aims of the international Order. Reflecting the common background of the Norwegian Founders
and first new Members, emphasis for the new Chapter was placed upon promoting the gastronomic arts.
The Eidsvoll Building at Eidsvoll Verk, in Akershus County, played a central role in
modern Norwegian history. It was here, in 1814, that the Norwegian National Assembly
wrote the Constitution for an independent Norway and approved Christian Frederik as
King.
Soirée at Herredshuset Jessheim 9th april, 2011
Following the meeting at Eidsvoll, the gathering repaired to the Herredshus (local county hall)
at Jessheim, a listed building which is now a restaurant.
Asle Fannessen was host for the evening’s programme which consisted of:
Investiture of the Governing Council and Master of the new Norwegian Chapter
Investiture of new Dames and Chevaliers – 2 from abroad and 10 from Norway
5-course dinner with wines, with an account of relevant Norwegian gastronomy.
The serving staff was drawn from pupils of Nannestad Sixthform School** who
experienced a banquet and an evening to remember.
Herredshus, Jessheim. Completed in 1901 as the seat of local county administration and
described by the national newspaper Verdens Gang as “The finest seat of local council
administration to be found in the whole of Norway
Soirée Ekeberg restaurant, Oslo, 19th October, 2011
Installation of new Dames and Chevaliers
Ekeberg restaurant is an architectural pearl and the restaurant holds a very high standard. This provided
a perfect setting for the 2nd Soirée of the Norwegian Chapter. With a 10-course menu, this was fully in
the classic mould of CBdSE.
During the evening, Artist Berit Fagerlund presented the Chapter with a watercolour of the Order’s Insignia and a number of other pictures were auctioned-off in support of the Chapter’s future work.
The original restaurant was opened in
1916 by Tidemanns
Tobacco company but
this was replaced
in 1929 by today’s
building by Lars
Backer. Now listed,
this is a major
European example of
the new functionalist
architecture of the
period. Rescued from
a period of decline,
a recent
major renovation has
restored the building
Soirée at Ekeberg restaurant, Oslo, 19.10.2011
Komtur of Denmark, Officers, Dames and Chevaliers of the Norwegian Chapter.
Cordon Bleu Du Saint Esprit - Norway
ORDER of THE HOLY SPIRIT WITH BLUE RIBAN
A short overview of the first two years of the Norwegian Chapter
Diner Amical, The Herredshus, Jessheim, 21st April, 2012
Annual General Meeting and Appointment of Herleif Sandbakken as Norway’s first Ambassador.
The AGM was characterised by in-depth discussions in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding as participants considered important matters of principle as the first foundations were laid of a
new organisation.
The Diner Amical was again led by Asle Faannessen who took participants on a guided journey of
impressions and trends.
Diner Amical at Herredshus. Master of Ceremonies Asle Faannessen, Komtur Terje
Størkersen, Dame Beate Amdahl-Skorpen and Chevalier Carl-Martin Faannessen
Soirée at Ekeberg restaurant,Oslo, 20th October 2012
Installation of new Dames and Chevaliers
Investiture of Norway’s first Honorary Member, Professor David E. Brookes
The previous year’s success was repeated here at Ekeberg. A highpoint was the installation of Konstantin Zimmermann as Chevalier since his father, the Honorary Komtur of Switzerland, was present and
handed his Cloak of Office to his son.
Soirée Ekeberg restaurant, Oslo, 20.10.2014 Three Komturs in a row. Denmark, Norway
and Hon. Komtur of Switzerland, Walter Zimmermann.
Diner Amical in Asker, 19th April 2013
The Annual General meeting and Diner Amical have been held at different locations. This time, it was the
turn to visit Vice Komtur Espen Welin-Larsen in the former Blakstad hospital complex. The AGM was
held in the old Assembly Hall and afterwards we moved across to his catering kitchens.
Here he had arranged the Diner Amical to be in the form of a “Battle of the Chefs”. Participants were
divided into teams which should each produce a different course. The result was a meal held in an atmosphere of high humour, good-tempered competition and a variety of culinary experiences.
Diner Amical held at the premises of “Dønn Ærlig Catering” in Asker
Soirée at “Fruene Haugestad” in Lier, 19th October, 2013
Installation of new dames, Chevaliers and Junior member.
Award to Bo Jensen of this year’s Initiative Prize
This memorable evening was hosted by Chevaliers Morton Carlsson and Geri Arne Merkesdal.
The kitchen Brigade was led by Geir Magnus Svae,
who is also the Brigade leader of the Norwegian Junior National Cookery Team.
He piloted us through a banquet based upon extensive use of local raw materials and specialities.
Soirée at Fruene Haugestad 19.10.2013* Award of Initiative Prize to Bo Jensen