Chef & Sommelier

About Chef & Sommelier

Chef & Sommelier is a French luxury brand specialising in high-end glassware and wine accessories for the hospitality and wine industries.

A division of Arc International, the brand is renowned for its beautiful, functional designs that elevate the sensory experience of wine and beverage enjoyment.

Trusted by chefs, sommeliers and fine dining establishments worldwide, Chef & Sommelier combines French sophistication with technical innovation to raise table service.

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What Chef & Sommelier Offers

Chef & Sommelier offers a wide range of premium glassware and accessories for professional environments.

• Wine Glasses: Developed with sommelier input, key collections like Open Up, Sublym, Cabernet, and Reveal Up are designed to accentuate wine aromas and flavours.
• Champagne & Cocktail Glasses: Flutes, coupes and tulips to optimise presentation and effervescence.
• Water & Long Drink Glasses: Durable, stylish tumblers and highballs for soft drinks and spirits.
• Decanters & Accessories: Innovative options like the Open Up and Macaron decanters to promote aeration and ease of pouring. Accessories include corkscrews and professional wine tools.
• Cutlery: A selection of refined cutlery to match the glassware for cohesive tableware solutions.

All products are made from Kwarx®, Arc’s proprietary glass material known for its clarity, chip resistance and long-lasting brilliance even after intensive dishwasher use.

Chef & Sommelier Company History

Chef & Sommelier was created to bring Arc International’s wine service expertise under one professional brand.

Drawing on Arc’s heritage since 1825, the brand launched Kwarx® in 2006 with the award-winning Open Up range.

The innovation won the Janus de l’Industrie award and marked a new era in wine glass design. Ongoing R&D continues to drive product development, with technologies like Ultra-Thin Rim and strengthened glass construction setting new industry standards.

Chef & Sommelier Market Presence

Chef & Sommelier products are distributed in over 100 countries and used in Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels and luxury venues.

Their combination of performance, elegance and durability makes them the go-to for hospitality professionals looking to elevate wine and beverage presentation.L’art de vivre français.