Guests will arrive 45 minutes before “take off” where they 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 an hour and the table is then brought back to ground where guests are welcome to take a comfort break. The main course and dessert is then loaded and we once again take off where guests will enjoy a further hour in the sky enjoying their main meal and mouth watering dessert.

Sky Events is approved by German Safety Standards and is TUV certified. It also includes the following safety achievements:

1. Department of Labour certification/authorization.
2. Only Qualified Staff will be involved in the operation of each event/seating.
3. An Experienced Supervisor will take responsibility for each event/seating and be the final signatory before and after each event/seating on a details and thorough checklist.
4. 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.
5. Nobody except staff will be allowed within this area unless supervised by an experienced and qualified staff member of Sky Events.
6. Guests will be escorted to an allocated seat by the Supervisor/Staff member and then secured by “4 point safety belts” the 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).
7. A Supervisor will accompany all guests to a height decided on and will supervise safety during the “flight”.
8. The Supervisor will be in communication with the “ground crew” by means of two-way radio as well as hand signals if necessary.
9. Regulatory safety checks on welding joints and attachment points will be carried out by an independent party at regular intervals to ensure compliance.
10. All Crane equipment will be checked periodically by appropriate authorities.

Sky Events is NOT restricted to only “Dinner”.

We have a scheduled events which currently take place every Saturday  at the Higher Ground Restaurant on the Premises of St Stithians College, 40 Peter Place, Bryanston, Johannesburg.  There are 8 lifts a day. Breakfast, Champagne breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options available.

Should you wish to organise private event, we can host the following events, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Sun-Downers, etc:

1. Live Radio Broadcasts
2. Product Launches
3. Corporate Functions
4. Birthday or Engagement Parties
5. Business Meetings
6. Sports Events
7. Charity Events
8. Weddings

We offer fixed menu for our scheduled events. Please see our menu page. However should your require different menu options for your private event, please speak to our booking staff.

Sky Events does have the necessary Insurance, Personal Liability and Third Party Cover in the unlikely event of an accident.

Its like in a normal restaurant: you ask where they are to the waiter and you go down. Its just a bit less discrete because the whole table goes down but it takes less than a minute. During meals we will come down between each course.

The Sky Events has 8 lifts for the day on our scheduled events days. However should we host a private event, depending on the activities you want to organise we think that 1 hour per session is ideal. But if it’s just a tasting or a cocktail, you can imagine half an hour sessions.

Current Sky Events Venue: Higher Ground Restaurant, on the Premises of St Stithians College40 Peter Place, Bryanston , Johannesburg, South Africa. 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-host, a Golf Course or Sports Arena and even a Race Track or next to a Waterfall.

Current Sky Events Venue: Higher Ground Restaurant, on the Premises of St Stithians College40 Peter Place, Bryanston , Johannesburg, South Africa. Event location 30 x 15 meters accessible for both crane and truck with trailer.

In order to secure you safely in your seat the minimum height should be 140 cm, minimum age is 10 years old.

Sky Events is designed according to the DIN 4112 norm, all drawings, calculations and simulations are tested by TV Rheinland. The structure and all hoisting materials are tested every 3 months.

Yes we can if you need any assistance we will be able to assist you with some high quality catering companies that we have built great relationships with.

SkyEvents table can seat a maximum of 22 people per session.

Catering is included in the ticket pricer our public events.  Should you wish to arrange private event, catering can be included or outsoursed at other venues, all depending on your unique needs.

No this is not allowed due to fire & safety regulations. But it’s possible to have electricity on the table in order to use electrical devices. Gas-barbeque may also be used.

There is room for 3 staff members in the middle of the table, including a friendly hostess and a barman.