Got your ticket to the 2014 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards? Here’s everything you need to know for Sunday’s glittering event. We regret that tickets are now sold out.

When and where

Thunder City Airport Hangar at Cape Town International Airport
Sunday 16 November 2014. 4pm ’til late.
Drinks by Caprice Bar and beats by DJ René at the after-party.

Getting there

Directions

N2 from Cape Town:

• Take the Airport Approach Road towards the airport.
• Just before the airport, take the off-ramp to Borcherd’s Quarry Road.
• Turn right into Borcherd’s Quarry Road at the traffic light.
• Turn left into Michigan Street.
• Turn right at the T-junction into Tower Road.
• Go past the General Aviation Area on your left and follow the signs to Thunder City.
• The road bends to the left, then turn right just before the security gate at the Airport Control Tower.
• Parking marshals will direct you to the parking area.

N2 from Stellenbosch:

• Take the off-ramp to Borcherd’s Quarry Road. Turn right into Borcherd’s Quarry Road.
• Travel along Borcherd’s Wuarry Road towards the airport.
• Turn right into Michigan Street.
• Turn right at the T-junction into Tower Road.
• Go past the General Aviation Aread on your left and follow the signs to Thunder City.
• The road bends to the left, then turn right just before the security gate at the Airport Control Tower.
• Parking marshals will direct you to the parking area.

Field parking information

Follow the signage boards to the parking area on the Tower Road approach to Thunder City. A parking marshal will direct you to an available parking space.

A Mercedes-Benz shuttle will meet you at your vehicle and transport you to the entrance of the venue. After the awards, a Mercedes-Benz shuttle will be waiting to transport you back to your vehicle.

Please make alternative arrangements if you’re over the legal drinking limit.

Getting safely home:

Drink responsibly. Don’t drink and drive!

The evening promises endless merriment, but to keep the evening accident free, we suggest pre-booking your trip to and from the venue with one of the following service providers:

Home heroes

HOMEHEROES is extending a complimentary month’s membership to all ticketholders who pre-book their transportation with them for the day of the 2014 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards. Just select the Eat Out option under Membership type when signing up. This means you save R100 on an executive taxi to and from the event, or save R50 on a chauffeur to drive you home from the event in the comfort of your own car. Book online.

Scooter angels

This is a designated driver service that will get you home safely in the comfort of your own car. Pre-booking is essential and no ad hoc requests will be accepted. Bookings for the night of the awards close at 1pm on 13 November 2014. Trips are charged at R11.75km and a minimum trip of 15km applies.

Call 0861 464 663 to book, email info@scooterangels.co.za (members only). Visit www.scooterangels.co.za for more information.

UBER

Eat Out has partnered with Uber to get you to and from the awards in safety and in style. All new users receive a free ride worth up to R200. Sign up and use the promotional code: EOA2014. Steps to redeem the discount:
1. Download the free Uber app on iPhone, Android, Windows Phone or Blackberry.
2. Register with your details.
3. Under promotions: enter the promo code EOA2014 (your account will be loaded with R200).
4. Set pick-up location.
For more information, please contact supportcapetown@uber.com.

Travel concierge desk

Should you wish to make use of any Drive-Alive services on the night, this can be arranged at the concierge desk at the exit.

Order of events

Welcome drinks will be served on arrival at 4pm. The dinner and awards ceremony will start at 5pm and finish at 11pm with the announcement of the Restaurant of the Year. View the video below to view the highlights from last year’s awards and see what the night has in store for you.

From 11pm onwards, you’ll party the night away to beats by renowned DJ René. Caprice, Cape Town’s favourite Sunday night bar, will join us at Thunder City in creating the perfect backdrop for a night to remember.

The showcase dinner will be prepared by:

David Higgs of Five Hundred
George Jardine of Jordan Restaurant
Neil Jewell of Bread & Wine
Bertus Basson of Overture
PJ Vadas of soon-to-be-opened restaurant, The Hog House
Vanessa Marx of The White Room at Dear Me

Each course will be paired with complimentary drinks.

From 11-m onwards, you’ll party the night away to beats by renowned DJ René. Caprice, Cape Town’s favourite Sunday night bar, will join us at Thunder City in creating the perfect backdrop for a night to remember. A food truck will be on hand, selling snacks for anyone with late night munchies.

What to wear

Get your ball gown ready, pull out your bowtie and shine those dress shoes. The dress code for the evening is black tie. Think formal, fancy dresses and sharp tuxedos. Remember that you’ll have the chance to whip out your dancing shoes. View our gallery of last year’s event to get an idea of what our guests wore last year.

Where to stay

Hotel Verde
Room rate: single R950; double R1090 (Includes breakfast and airport transfer. Shuttle to awards on the night is offered at an extra R30 per person.)
Email reservations1@hotelverde.com or call 021 380 5500, using the reference code EAT OUT.

The Table Bay Hotel
Room rate: single R2535; double R2795 (includes breakfast.)
Email: tbhres@suninternational.com or call 021 406 5000, using the reference code EAT OUT.

The Upper Eastside
Room rate: single R935; double R1080 (includes breakfast and shuttle to and from awards).
Email asanda.makhofola@hilton.com or call 021 4040570, using the reference code DTCTEA.

Contact us

Phone: 021 422 1818 or 082 562 2260 (9am-5pm)
Email: eatout@mintproductions.co.za
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