Dining in the sky isn’t exactly unusual in Singapore. You can board one of the string of cable cars and travel from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island three times while being served a meal for about $200 per couple. It’s a far cry from the pricey Dinner in the Sky bunch that made North American debut in Toronto last summer (see related trends.) It’s no less a skyward adventure and the scenery is breathtaking.
Diners are set upon their way with an appetizer. The thirty-minute round-trip gives them plenty of time to enjoy it as well as the scenery. When the cable car docks, the appetizer is cleared away and the main meal set. It’s best to attend to eating as thirty minutes is generous for an appetizer, but a little restrictive for the major part of a meal. Upon docking the second time, the dishes are cleared for final course of dessert and coffee or tea. One more thirty-minute ride and the meal is complete. Several award-winning restaurants supply western cuisine and can accommodate special diets or requests. Meals must be ordered at the time of reservation.
The video above is an endearing record of one such date above the city of Singapore.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Dining in the Sky
- Opportunity for restaurants to offer unique dining experiences in elevated locations, providing breathtaking views and a memorable atmosphere.
- Cable Car Dining
- Innovative dining options where meals are served on cable cars, allowing diners to enjoy delicious food while experiencing a scenic ride.
- Specialty Cuisine on Cable Cars
- Growing trend of cable car restaurants offering specialty cuisines that cater to different dietary preferences and provide a diverse culinary experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Opportunity for hotels and tour operators to collaborate with cable car dining experiences, attracting tourists looking for unique and adventurous dining options.
- Food and Beverage
- Potential for restaurants to partner with cable car companies to create exclusive dining experiences, tapping into a niche market and increasing revenue streams.
- Restaurant Technology
- Disruptive opportunity for restaurant technology companies to develop innovative solutions for serving meals in cable cars, ensuring food quality, safety, and convenience.
