Frequently Asked Questions

How a typical event works How does one use the toilets? Who provides the catering? What kind of food can be served? How many guests can be seated at the table? Where can we host Dinner in the Sky? Is it only Dinner you cater for? Is it safe? Does DITS have the necessary Insurance? Weather sensitive issues Authorizations How a typical event works : Guests arrive half an hour before "take off" where they are served welcome drinks and are taken through the registration process. Guests are then taken individually to their seats where they are fastened in their seats by a three point safety belt. Once all the safety checks are complete starters are served and we "take off" for our first session in the sky, this lasts approximately half and hour and the table is then brought back to ground where guests are welcome to take a comfort break. Our Chefs and the main course are then loaded and we once again take off where guests will enjoy a further hour in the sky enjoying their main meal and watching our Chef prepare one of our mouth watering desserts for their consumption. After your exclusive Dinner in the Sky Experience we invite all guests to join us for Coffee/Tea, Belgian Chocolates and Cheese and Biscuits in our Marquee facilities on the ground. How does one use the toilets? The table returns to the ground for regular comfort breaks where there are facilities provided. Who provides the catering? We maintain a very high standard of service and only use specific suppliers for our catering but we may be flexible if requested, on condition that the high standards are maintained. What kind of food can be served? Any type of food can be served on the table but we do have standard menus to choose from. We have also catered for specific requirements such as Themes or Special Dietary requirements How many guests can be seated at the table? A maximum of 22 guests can be seated around the table but we can cater for larger groups, splitting them into different sessions. Where can we host Dinner in the Sky? It is possible to relocate the Crane and table if required for mobile use at an event but all relocation and setup costs to be incurred by client. Events and costs around events will be negotiated on an event by event basis. We can host this anywhere from busy Entertainment Destinations, along the Magnificent South African Coastline, Game Farms overlooking a water-hole, a Golf Course or Sports Arena and even a Race Track or next to a Waterfall. Is it only Dinner you cater for? Dinner in the Sky is NOT restricted to only "Dinner" as the name may suggest but could host the following events, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Sun- Downers, etc : Live Radio Broadcasts Product Launches Corporate Functions Birthday or Engagement Parties Business meetings Sports Events Charity Events Weddings Is it safe? Dinner in the Sky is approved by German Safety Standards and is TUV certified. It also includes the following safety achievements : Department of Labour certification/authorization. Only Qualified Staff will be involved in the operation of each event/seating. An Experienced Supervisor will take responsibility for each event/seating and be the final signatory before and after each event/seating on a detailed and thorough checklist. A large ground clearance area, a minimum of 12m X 18m will be cordoned off and patrolled by experienced staff at all times during operation and is inaccessible to unauthorized parties at all times. Nobody except staff will be allowed within this area unless supervised by an experienced and qualified staff member of DITS. Guests will be escorted to an allocated a seat by the Supervisor/Staff member and then secured by "4 point safety belts" that CANNOT be released by the guest or guest next to him/her. (It is NOT physically possible to reach the release while fastened into the seat). A Supervisor will accompany all guests to a height decided on and will supervise safety during the "flight" The Supervisor will be in communication with "ground crew" by means of two-way radio as well as hand signals if necessary. Regulatory safety checks on welding joints and attachment points will be carried out by an independent party at regular intervals to ensure compliance. All Crane equipment will be checked periodically by appropriate authorities. Does DITS have the necessary Insurance? DITSSA does have the necessary Insurance, Personal Liability and Third Party Cover in the unlikely event of an accident. Weather Sensitive Issues : DITS will be subject to weather and events may be affected. For safety reasons DITS will only be operated when weather permits. DITS will be in contact with the weather bureau that is able to determine adverse conditions well in advance. South Africa is however blessed with having some of the finest weather in the world and DITS will include different "models" to ensure maximum exposure all year long. It is the responsibility of the client to check the weather conditions at least 48 hours before an event otherwise it will go ahead as planned. Authorizations: DITSSA does require Council Approval for each location where it is hosted and needs a minimum of 3 weeks to achieve this. Permission from the landlord where DITS is to be hosted is also required.