- Gala Dinner -
One Thousand and One Voices is
a private capital fund that seeks to
enhance the best of what private
equity investment has to offer in
some of the fastest growing regions
in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year,
the CEO and his Team attended
the World Economic Forum held
in Cape Town. While they were
here, they opted to treat their local
shareholders and investors to a
unique dining experience.
Based in the USA, the majority of
their previous events had taken
place on home soil – the last was
in the chambers of President
Lincoln himself! After toying with
Robben Island as a venue as well
as dinner atop Signal Hill, they
went for a more personal touch by
choosing De Grendal Wine Estate
in Durbanville, a natural choice
due to their association with the
Graaff family.
The event was nothing short of
winter elegance with rich Marsala
and deep purple tones coming
through in the décor. Each guest
received a vintage pen as a gift
with a personalised thank you note.
These pens were sourced from all
corners of the world, each one with
its own unique story. Guests also
received a limited edition Noble
Late Harvest, a gift from Lady Sally
(of De Grendel) herself.
On Arrival, guests were ushered
into a warm, inviting enclosed patio
where they were treated to French
Champagne paired with delicious
Canapés while enjoying the sounds
of a roaming violinist. From there,
guests were guided into the Wine
Cellar for a unique Forum Discussion
where they were invited to discuss
their investment experiences and
tricks of the trade.
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Guests were then led up into the
restaurant for a delightful 3-course
world-class dinner created by De
Grendel’s Head Chef, Ian Bergh and
his team of amazing staff. Renate,
the Venue Manager ensured that
no detail was overlooked and
together with her amazing team of
waiters, provided exemplary service
throughout the evening. A solo
guitarist provided light background
entertainment that was thoroughly
enjoyed by all guests.
Our Client was so overwhelmed
by the friendly and remarkably
efficient service here in South Africa,
that 1K1V will no doubt be back for
round two very soon!
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