A sensory experience extraordinaire at the Family, Food and Fragrance Festival
Monday, March 7, 2016
Designed to delight the senses, the first annual Family, Food and Fragrance Festival is set to take place in the gardens at the D’oreale Grande hotel at Emperors Palace on the Mother’s Day weekend from 7 to 8 May 2016. Presented in association with AJK51 (PTY) LTD, the festival is a unique fusion of flavours and fragrance that will appeal to connoisseurs and fanatics alike. Visitors will be able to enjoy delectable tasters of dishes from top foodies, local wineries and breweries, samples of enchanting perfumes, live entertainment and delightful surprises galore.
Visitors will be able to indulge their taste buds with signature dishes and appetizers from some of the most popular chefs and food chains. Foodie lovers and wannabe chefs will be thrilled to know that food blogger, author and TV host, Sarah Graham, will entertain visitors with a one hour interactive cooking class in the Chef’s Theatre on 7 May at 15h30 and on 8 May at 11h30 and 15h00. Each cooking class will be followed by a 30 minute book signing and photograph session. Tickets for the cooking classes are R350 per person and includes ingredients and a cooking station. Space is limited and can be booked by contacting Michelle at AJK51 on 078 294 9282 or by emailing michelle@ajk51.co.za.
Some of the exclusive concepts of the festival; include aroma theatres, scent tunnels and scent hunts. In the aroma theatres, visitors will be able to experiment and blend their own fragrant diffusers and perfumes. The scent tunnels promise to be an out of this world sensory adventure with whiffs and sounds of elements such as Mother Nature, the earth, fragrant grass, birds, the beach, piña coladas and crashing waves.
There will also be beauty treatments, trinkets and treats in abundance for mothers by best-of-breed brands, cosmetic houses and perfumeries. In addition, there will be ongoing amusement for kids, fun play areas and scent hunts that will reward them for tracking down and identifying favourite smells. “We are particularly excited about the fact that we can offer this extraordinary experience for an entrance fee of only R80 for adults, R20 for children and free of charge to kids under the age of three,” enthuses Andi Shaughnessy, Entertainment Manager at Emperors Palace. We are pulling out all the stops to combine quality and affordability to ensure that this is placed on the calendar of must-attend family events every year. Our Winners Circle members also qualify for great discounts!”
The event will be hosted from 10h30 – 17h30 on Saturday, 7 May and from 10h30 - 17h00 on Sunday, 8 May. For more information call 011 928 1000, visit emperorspalace.com. Alternatively contact Michelle at AJK51 on 078 294 9282 or michelle@ajk51.co.za. Emperors Palace is a Peermont resort. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @emperorspalace.
Reviews
First, look down when you walk in: the interior walkways are paved with authentic Smart Stone Huguenot Cobbles, engineered specifically to replicate the tactile feeling of walking on real, ancient Roman highways. It is an incredible piece of immersive design that has stood the test of time since its inception.
Second, as someone sensitive to travel fatigue, the engineering here is spectacular. Despite being right next to major runways, the structural acoustics completely eliminate aviation noise. Furthermore, if you explore the convention wing, the rooms are named chronologically after Roman Emperors (Claudius, Augustus, Tiberius), featuring a highly advanced smart-lighting system that subtly shifts tone to help international travelers fight jet lag.
The multi-tiered security checks at the gates provide immense peace of mind, making it a safe, self-contained empire. From the manicured garden paths to the world-class service, it is a flawless, deeply thought-out destination. Don't just stop by for a quick game—take a moment to appreciate the sheer craftsmanship of the Palace of Dreams!
Hidden Details Most Guests Don't Know The Secret History of the Floors:
When the resort opened in September 2000, it was named Caesars Gauteng. The internal casino paths use custom Huguenot Cobble and Shepstone Pavers designed by SmartStone to precisely mimic the durability and texture of ancient Roman stone highways.
The "Imperial Court" Conference Subtext:
The major conference rooms in the South Wing are purposefully named after successive Roman emperors—Claudius, Augustus, Tiberius, Florian, and Romanus. They feature a hidden central smart-lighting grid that automatically shifts color warmth to match the biological clock of travelers suffering from jet lag.
The Multilayered Security Ring: Casual visitors often miss how tightly the security net is woven. Because of its position right next to O.R. Tambo International Airport, the property utilizes an advanced, continuous perimeter sweep and bag-screening protocol that keeps it significantly safer than standard commercial venues.
The Sound-Insulated Aviation Oasis: Despite being directly in the flight path of Africa's busiest airport, the structural glass and architectural roofing are uniquely engineered to absorb low-frequency jet engine vibrations, meaning you can sit in the gardens or sleep in the hotels in absolute peace
Where to find us
64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, South Africa
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