by Phillip on January 18, 2010
The last Saturday in January brings us one of the hottest events on Cape Town’s 2010 calendar.
The 33rd annual J&B Met is taking place at the Kenilworth Racecourse and this year’s theme, “In Full Colour” is sure to set the fashionistas alight. South African designers have been hard at work on their signature race day pieces and on 30 January, the who’s who of South Africa will gather in their finest and the paps will be out in full force to snap pics of the best and worst dressed of the day. In between all of the champagne and strawberries, there’ll be some breathtaking racing on the track and some exciting bets being placed.
A Day at the Races
On the day, 16 of South Africa’s most spectacular creatures and their jockeys will compete for the R2.5 million at stake and all eyes will be on the magnificent (and highly favoured) Pocket Power who has cinched the title for the past 3 years… will it be a fourth for the champion?
With an expected crowd of at least 50 000, tickets are selling fast, dresses are being fitted and predictions made. You can find out more about the history of the J&B Met as well as the day’s events by visiting the official website.
Attend the J&B Met in Style
As the five-star Table Bay Hotel is located a short travelling distance from Kenilworth Racecourse, it is the ideal venue for your weekend of races and glamour. Located in the V&A Waterfront, the team at the hotel have put together a fabulous offer for all those coming to the Mother City for a day at the races.
For R6 500 per person sharing, you will receive accommodation as well as transfers to and from the airport, hotel and racecourse. You will also be treated to the Table Bay’s legendary buffet breakfast on both mornings, a cocktail party at the hotel and VIP access to the hospitality marquee at the J&B Met which includes food and beverages, aircon, plasma screens, tote facility, restrooms, security, waiters and marquee is situated next to the rail. KAYA FM listeners who have booked any of the KAYA FM and Sun International Dreams packages in the past will also receive a complimentary high tea on Friday afternoon.
Table Bay Hotel J&B Met Package Itinerary:
Friday, 29 January 2009
- Transfers from Cape Town International Airport to The Table Bay Hotel.
- 14h00: Check-in at hotel and welcome drink.
- 19h00/19h30: Cocktail party.
Saturday, 30 January 2009
- 07h00 – 10h00: Hotel breakfast.
- 10h30: Transfers by Avis Coach Charter to Kenilworth Racecourse
- 11h30: Arrival at the J&B Met, guest will spend the rest of day at the VIP marquee
- 11h50 – 18h45: First and last race.
- 17h00 – 20h00: Transfers back to The Table Bay hotel. An Avis Shuttles will leave the racecourse every hour until 20h00.
- Rest of evening at leisure.
Sunday, 31 January 2009
- 07h00 – 10h00: Hotel breakfast.
- 10h00 – 11h00: Check-out and transfers back to Cape Town International Airport.
And as an extra treat – the first 5 rooms booked and paid in full by 15 January will be upgraded to a Superior Luxury Family Room! If you’d like to take advantage of this offer or find out more, please contact Dreams on 011 217 5555 or dreams@za.suninternational.com.
by Phillip on December 27, 2009
Smit Family Wedding Anniversary
The Atlantic – The Table Bay Hotel
On the 20 December, our regular guests Mr & Mrs Leon & Erna Smit came to celebrate their Wedding Anniversary at their favourite restaurant, the Atlantic Grill at the Table Bay Hotel.
The Atlantic Grill team paired up with Chef Dallas and his passionate colleagues to arrange a wonderful and unforgettable evening for Mr & Mrs Smit’s anniversary. We provided them with aprons and chefs hats for them to have a hands-on culinary experience along with our Kitchen team. Each of the six family members got a demonstration on how to prepare their choice of starter dish from the Atlantic Grill menu, after which they had the chance to fly solo and complete the dish from start to finish. They were truly thrilled at being our guests and enjoyed this behind-the-scene adventure!
Mother and Daughter Pair up to create an amazing starter
The Stars of the show
by Phillip on November 6, 2009
SCASA has chosen the Table Bay Hotel to stage the provincial championships and by Sunday there will be a major winner from the Western Cape . SPRADA is the main sponsor of the event.
Lucky competing from Primi Group
Lucky being put through his paces with the judges looking on.
by Phillip on October 18, 2009
The team at the Table Bay is going an extra mile for the kids that come to Eddies Soup Kitchen.
On Saturday December 6th we are hosting Lientjies birthday bash with a difference.
Lientjies has only one simple request and that’s to make her birthday present mean something in the life’s of these kids.
Her request is for you to make a cash donation towards FEET so we can get established and turn this project into a self-funding resource center that will help these children deal with the many challenges and trials they face as they grow up.
Mark Lottering will be the star of the day
Mark Lottering is delighted to be working with us .
“When you invest in the life of a young South African , you invest in the future of our country. I am thrilled to be associated with this project”.
by Phillip on October 17, 2009
Dalls doing what he loves- Fishing
The team at the Table Bay Kitchen are working hard to make sure that our menu selections dont harm the environment. Executive Chef Dallas recently used the SASSI seafood guide to search out some new products in Cape Town.
SASSI works with the WHF to grade our fish resources into GREEN ( safe to serve ) Orange ( Serve with Caution) and Red ( No Sale).
Phillip
by Phillip on September 19, 2009
Trinny and Susannah
As you know Trinny and Susannah are on a mission to make women look and feel fabulous!
The Table Bay Hotel seems to attract so many beautiful people so I am delighted that Trinny and Susannah are staying with us.
You don’t want to miss the official launch of
Trinny and Susannah’s Style Academy at the
MasterCard Style in the City in Cape Town from the 29th of October to the 1st of November 2009.
For the first time ever in South Africa, see Trinny and Susannah up close and personal as they bring elements of their TV shows to the stage. After 13 years of assessing and dressing women they have determined 12 body shapes’ and have devised the best way in which to dress them.
If you have always wanted to know the secret of stylish, wonderfully dressed women, now is your chance
Trinny and Susannah are ready to spill the beans!
Two Beautiful people
by Phillip on September 15, 2009
This is really a great event and one of the most professionally run auctions held in Cape Town. The Rotary Club are heavily involved with making the evening a success and the funds raised go to a really good cause, the NSRI.
So if you are not doing anything on Thursday, 15th October 2009 book a seat NOW!
When: 15 October 2009
Where: The Ballroom of the Table Bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront
Time: 19h00
Dress: Smart Casual
Krista keeps a close eye on all proceedings
Lucky Find !
Wine colelctions can be obtained for those who love good wine
For further information and ticket sales please contact Krista French:
Tel: 021-434 40 11 / Fax: 434 1661
Email: kristaf@searescue.org.za
Ticket cost: R360 per ticket and R2 880 per table of 8 - Last Year Was a “Sell Out”.
by Phillip on September 5, 2009
We are proud of Leon for winning the Young Chef of the Year Competition in Cape Town this week. Leon is one of Dallas Orr’s brigade and has embraced the hotels drive to be the first choice to anyone wanting a memorable dinner in Cape Town. And The Winners are on the Sunday Times BLOG
Phillip, Leon, Shan and Dallas at the begining of the evening
Leon wins the competition
Leon's Moment
by Phillip on August 23, 2009
The team from Connexions left the Table Bay Hotel on Saturday 22nd August for Namibia. The team was made up of Boyen Rienks, Jaime Gil-Robeles, Thomas Quatrebarbes and Bruni Mezcua.
The Connexions Team Leaving The Table Bay Hotel
They have the luxury of riding BMW bikes from Cape Town up the West Coast of Africa and into Namibia. Boyen will be capturing the daily activities on his blog and you can also follow the excitement on the exploradores website - but you’ll need to be able to read Spanish.
by Phillip on August 16, 2009
Eddie has been with us since the hotel opened. It was his dream to be able to provide the kids in his street with a hot meal once a week. So, Eddie and his wife Margaret set about starting a small project from their modest home in Lotus River.
Serving The Soup
Each Thursday afternoon after school, Eddie and Margaret serve soup to about 80 children. We go along and invite work colleges to join us who are willing to bring a ray of sunshine into these kids’ lives.
This week, Lientjies (from Camelot Spa) came along with the intention to face paint the girls. To her surprise, the boys were first in the line. She was kept very occupied and the kids loved her glowing smile.
Lientjies Bringing Sunshine into someones day
This is a community project that The Table Bay supports and we have plans to grow this into a daily provision for the kids and families in Eddie’s street. We need companies and people to help us with regular supplies of food for the soup, much needed funds and help us make a dream come true.
