Chef & Sommelier

Chef & Sommelier

Chef & Sommelier is the premium gastronomic glassware brand of the Arc Group, a French tableware manufacturer with roots dating back to 1825. Developed specifically for fine dining and luxury hospitality, the brand was created to solve a familiar challenge: delivering refined, elegant wine glasses that can still cope with the realities of professional service.

French craftsmanship sits at the core of the brand. Chef & Sommelier works closely with sommeliers, chefs and wine professionals to ensure every glass shape supports aroma, balance and presentation, while remaining robust enough for busy restaurants, hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens.

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Designed for Wine Service

At the heart of the range is Krysta™, a lead-free crystal developed for clarity, strength and longevity. It offers the brilliance and sound of fine crystal, but with far greater resistance to breakage and clouding. Ultra-fine laser-cut rims improve the tasting experience, while specialist features such as controlled nucleation in champagne flutes enhance effervescence. Crucially for operators, Krysta™ glassware is built to withstand up to 2,000 industrial wash cycles without losing clarity.

Key Collections

Chef & Sommelier’s collections allow venues to tailor glassware to their wine list and service style:

• Open Up: Angled bowls that encourage aeration, particularly suited to young wines and by-the-glass service.
• Reveal’Up: Sensory-focused shapes designed to concentrate aromas and highlight structure.
• Macaron: A bold, contemporary profile developed for complex, expressive wines.
• Séquence: A versatile, classic tulip shape suitable for wide-ranging wine service.
• Sublym: Tall, elegant stemware that elevates the presentation of premium wines.

Why Choose Chef & Sommelier?

Chef & Sommelier is chosen by operators who see glassware as part of the dining experience, not an afterthought.

• Designed with sommeliers: Glass shapes developed to enhance aroma, balance and flavour.
• Built for professional use: Stronger rims and durable crystal reduce breakage in service.
• Lasting clarity: Maintains brilliance through thousands of commercial wash cycles.