Dinner in the Sky

FAQ's

1. How does a typical event work?
2. How does one use the toilets?
3. Who provides the catering?
4. What kind of food can be served?
5. How many guests can be seated at the platform?
6. Where can we host Dinner in the Sky?
7. Is Dinner in the Sky safe?
8. Does Dinner in the Sky have the necessary insurance?
9. When is an event cancelled?

1. How does a typical event work?

Guests arrive half an hour before "take off", served a welcome drink and taken through the registration process. Guests are then taken in pairs to their respective seats where they are fastened in using three safety belts. Once all the safety checks are complete starters are served and we "take off" for our first session in the sky, this lasts approximately 45 minutes and the platform is then lowered to the ground where guests are welcome to take a comfort break. During the second lift guests are treated to the ‘theatre’ of our chef cooking their meal which is served to taste followed by a decadent dessert. After the exclusive Dinner in the Sky experience all guests are invited to join us for coffee or tea, Belgian chocolates and a variety of cheeses in a marquee back on the ground.

2. How does one use the toilets?

The platform is lowered to the ground regularly for comfort breaks where there are facilities provided.

3. Who provides the catering?

We maintain a very high standard of service and only use preferred chefs, restaurants and caterers but are flexible to client requests, on condition that our high standards are maintained.

4. What kind of food can be served?

Any type of food can be served on the table. In addition we cater for special dietary requirements and themed evenings.

5. How many guests can be seated at the table?

A maximum of 22 guests can be seated around the platform. Large groups are easily catered for by dividing them into different sittings.

6. Where can we host Dinner in the Sky?

Dinner in the Sky can be hosted anywhere in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland where the required minimum of 30 metres x 15 metres space is provided. We encourage you to be creative.

7. Is Dinner in the Sky safe?

Safety is Dinner in the Sky’s foremost priority. Dinner in the Sky platforms are designed according to the German DIN 4112 certification, globally regarded as one of the toughest safety certifications to obtain and produced in Belgium under control of Rheinland TÜV. The platforms are regularly checked and maintained to ensure maximum safety for our clients and staff.

• Only trained and fully qualified staff are involved in the lift and operations of each event.
• An experienced supervisor takes responsibility for each event and is the final signatory on the running order and checklists.
• A safety area of 15m x 30m is fenced off with security control. No one except staff are allowed in the safety area unless supervised by a member of the staff team.
• Guests are escorted to their allocated seat by the supervisor who fastens their safety belts.
• All guests are given a safety briefing. The supervisor is on board for each and every lift to monitor guest behaviour and health and safety requirements. The supervisor is in constant radio communication with the ground crew.
• Regulatory safety checks on welding joints and attachment points are carried out by a competent independent party at regular intervals to ensure compliance.
• All cranes and other equipment are checked periodically according to Health and Safety requirements.

8. Does Dinner in the Sky have the necessary insurance?

Yes, each Dinner in the Sky event is covered by £10 million public liability and third party insurance.

9. When is an event cancelled?

• A Dinner in the Sky event can be cancelled due to dangerous and inclement weather, the supervisor's decision on the event day is final.
• Dinner in the Sky shall not be liable to the client if it has to cancel or foreshorten an event due to inclement weather however optional event insurance is available to cover the package cost.