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Custom Catering by Ginger Grape

By Dale Bedford Published on March 8, 2012 in Events and Johannesburg. 1 Comment Tags: catering, Ginger Grape, Johannesburg.

We were hugely fortunate to be able to work with Ginger Grape at a function we co-hosted last year in Joburg. Owner-managed, custom-caterers, they tailor food, bar services, event design and décor and entertainment to their clients’ individual needs with no job being too big or too small. They use only fresh produce and offer on-trend suggestions. Jacques is an absolute pleasure to work with and nothing is too much trouble.

Current trends include:

Action Food Stations – food is prepared in front of the guests and is made to order
Mobile Food Trolley – a single food item is served from a Mahogany food trolley which is wheeled throughout the venue. This works especially well at venues with multiple rooms where guests cannot move around easily
Dessert & Cheese Installations – these are set up after dinners instead of traditional plated desserts

Key clients have included Norton Rose, 24 Carrots, Standard Bank, Investec, Sappi, SAB Brutal Fruit (Kardashian Event) and FNB among others.

Centrally located in Park Street in the Johannesburg CBD, contact Jacques directly for more information, quotes or ideas:
T: 011 026 6890
M: 072 517 0966
E: jacques@gingergrape.co.za

A Touch of Red at Shine

By Dale Bedford Published on November 18, 2011 in Events, Johannesburg and Locations. 0 Comments Tags: fashion shoot, film & Event media, Ginger Grape, infinity curve, Johannesburg, Lindt, Location, lourensford wines, shine, studio, Venue, VISI, Wrap Party.

We had a great time last week Thursday at Shine, where we sponsored and held the last Jozi Wrap Party of the year in conjunction with Film & Event Media. Everyone was encouraged to wear a touch of red and to bring their festive spirit to the fabulous venue in Braamfontein. A huge thank you and well-deserved enthusing goes to:

First off, the venue itself. Film- and event-friendly with highly adaptable facilities, super-willing and helpful staff and the attitude whereby nothing is too much trouble. We have built up an excellent relationship with Shine in a relatively short space of time, hence approaching them to host this event in the first place. With two awesome venue spaces (loads of light, height, balcony space and great views), two film studios, a fashion space complete with infinity curve and plenty of breakaway rooms – it’s a no-brainer to give this venue a try for your next shoot or event.

Ginger Grape catered most exquisitely and more than adequately (in fact just to think back on their food is making my mouth water) with the most delectable canapés. After the speeches we were treated to a bread, cheese, turkish delight and truffle selection which was of course beautifully presented. The staff were also phenomenal and ensured that guests drinks were continuously refilled, they were impeccably mannered and simply top-class.

Thanks also to Lourensford Wines, VISI and Lindt for their sponsorships and to R1 Security for their guards and services provided throughout the night.

Industry Wrap Party @ Shine Studios

By Dale Bedford Published on November 3, 2011 in Events and Johannesburg. 0 Comments

Open-Day Launch of Bitter Pill at Park House

By Dale Bedford Published on August 11, 2011 in Events. 0 Comments

The owner of one of our top locations, Park House, will be hosting the launch of his new novel ‘on-location’. Have a look at the invite below, you’re more than welcome to pop by for a glass of wine or one of the talks!

South Africa Wins at Cannes

By Dale Bedford Published on July 6, 2011 in Commercials, Entertainment, Events and Film Industry South Africa. 0 Comments Tags: After Hours Athlete, Brandhouse, Bronze Film Lions, Cannes Lions, Exclusive Books, festival of creativity, Frieze Films, Giant Films, Gold Film Lions, Grand Prix Film Craft Lions, Grand Prix Film Lions, Nike, Ogilvy, Old Spice, Puma, Silver Film Lions, The Man Your Man Could Smell Like, Write the Future.

So after the post showing you what a fabulous time we had living it up, I thought I’d do the research for you on the real objective behind the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. I’ve also brought you some of the South African winners for 2011 as well as favourite picks from the overall winners.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has been running for 58 years and aims to bring together thought-leaders and experts in all forms of communication to inspire, debate and entertain. As a delegate, you are able to attend talks and workshops by authorities in the fields of production, entertainment, communications, technology, design and advertising. The pinnacle of the event is the final awards evening on Saturday, however awards are announced throughout the week in different categories.

South Africa didn’t walk away with any Grand Prix awards for the Film categories, but we did manage to take two Silvers and a Bronze for Film Lions.

Here are two quite serious commercials with a message to take home:

Brandhouse’s ‘Love to Meet You’ produced by Giant Films took Silver

POWA’s ‘Waking up the Neighbourhood’ produced by Frieze Films took Silver

And a much less serious commercial by Exclusive Books for one of their products took home Bronze (produced by Ogilvy Johannseburg)

So… What makes a winner? Well, you could do hours of research on that and quite possibly never come up with a definitive answer – or just wait for and enjoy the commercials that do end up winning each year! Sports brands have dominated this year with Nike’s ‘Write the Future’ taking home the Grand Prix in the Film Lions category.

While Puma’s ‘After Hours Athlete’ took home a Grand Prix in Film Craft Lions category and a Gold in Film Lions category. Having been fortunate enough to make it to the Puma Social ‘After Hours Athlete’ Pop Up Club during its brief appearance in Cape Town – I admit I felt quite excited at their win.

And finally a bit of fun! The Old Spice Body Response Campaign actually won the Grand Prix in the Cyber Lions category – but it led me to these ads featuring ‘The Man Your Man Could Smell Like’ which almost had me rolling on the floor with laughter. I’ve picked the best ones – Enjoy!

Report back on Cannes

By Dale Bedford Published on July 4, 2011 in Events, Expos and Film Industry South Africa. 0 Comments Tags: AFS Productions, Amazing Spaces, Avis, Cannes Lions, Cinemark, festival of creativity, Film & Event Publishing, Film Industry, Gatehouse, Groundglass, Juice Film, kodak, Lucky Rabbit, Media Film Service, Moonlighting, One Step Beyond, Panavision, Pioneer Freight, plage royale, Searle Street Post, South Africa, Unitravel.

After a fun-filled, Rosé-fueled week in Cannes, it’s back to reality. But not before a little update on all the happenings!

Much gratitude to Philippa for the endless hours of fundraising and organisation – after all the build-up to Cannes over the past months she and Chris pulled off a brilliant South Africa Party at the Plage Royale on Friday night. We were also able to hang out there for most of the week and created a very casual S.A. base for ticket collection and promotional material.

It was very much go-go-go from the moment of arrival. We were hosted very generously by Kodak on their boat on Tuesday and Thursday for drinks functions as well as for a South African Industry brunch on Wednesday morning. Plage Royale proved an excellent base from which attendees could collect party tickets for Friday night and we could enjoy delicious lunches. Thursday started out very tame and ended at the obligatory Gutter Bar at 4 in the morning, after enjoying some Swiss hospitality and then a raucous evening at the Shots Party. Friday evening was brilliant fun, after Philippa, Ray and I bruised fingers tying helium balloons!

All in all, a really enjoyable time and a final thank you once again to all the sponsors who made this event possible: AFS Productions, Gatehouse Commercials, Lucky Rabbit Films and Moonlighting Film Production Services as well as Amazing Spaces, AVIS, Cinemark, Film & Event Publishing, Groundglass, Juice Film, Media Film Service, One Step Beyond, Panavision, Pioneer Freight, Searle St Post and Unitravel. You can also see more on the Facebook Group Page for the event.

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Yes, we Cannes

By Dale Bedford Published on June 7, 2011 in Commercials, Events, Expos and Film Industry South Africa. 2 Comments Tags: Advertising Festival, AFS Productions, Amazing Spaces, Avis, Cannes Lions, Cinemark, Film & Event Publishing, Film Industry, Gatehouse, Groundglass, Juice Film, Lucky Rabbit, Media Film Service, Moonlighting, One Step Beyond, Panavision, Pioneer Freight, Searle Street Post, South Africa, Unitravel.

It’s almost time for one of the most exciting advertising festivals of the year – Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity!

We’ve joined a private initiative to collectively market and showcase South Africa as a commercial shoot destination. It’s going to be the 7th year running that there’ll be such a collective and we’ll be hosting a ‘South Africa Party’ on Plage Royale in Cannes (yes, right on the beach) on Friday 24 June from 10pm. The party is being arranged by Philippa of Big Bash Theory and is set to be a magnificent success. If you’re going to be around drop me a line as it’s invites only – so best be quick! You can also find more info on the Facebook Group Page

We will also be hanging around sunning ourselves on the Plage Royale during the days if you want to pop in and say hi. See you there and a big shout-out to all the sponsors who’ve got involved.

Film Industry Wrap Party at The Westin Grand

By Dale at Amazing Spaces Published on May 23, 2011 in Cape Town, Events, Locations and Wine and Dine. 0 Comments

One of my personal favourites in our location database, because it photographs so beautifully, The Westin Grand was host to The Callsheet‘s April Wrap Party. They did an absolutely brilliant job with the catering especially, not only was there plenty of delicious food, but it was beautifully presented and served.

Definitely a consideration for your next cocktail function, corporate event or meeting!

Archive for the 'Events' Category

Custom Catering by Ginger Grape

A Touch of Red at Shine

Industry Wrap Party @ Shine Studios

Open-Day Launch of Bitter Pill at Park House

South Africa Wins at Cannes

Report back on Cannes

Yes, we Cannes

Film Industry Wrap Party at The Westin Grand

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