2018 marks the 30
th anniversary of Le Diner en Blanc de Paris! Launched in Paris in 1988 by Francois Pasquier and a handful of friends, Le Diner en Blanc-Paris now attracts over 10,000 people each year.
What was a 'friends and word-of-mouth only' event has grown into an international sensation celebrated on six continents.
For the fourth year, Le Diner en Blanc will be hosting their annual dinner in Nairobi; offering consumers an exclusive all-white dining experience and entertainment at a secret pre-determined location.
Participation to this unique event happens in three stages: Phase 1 is for members who attended the previous year, Phase 2 is for new members who are referred by Phase 1 attendees; and Phase 3 is for people who signed up on the waiting list.
"Life is a gift that must be celebrated every day. There is really no better way to celebrate life with family and friends than to attend Le Diner En Blanc-Nairobi, and that's the theme for this year #CelebratingLife" said LeAnne Peris, Dinner en Blanc Host.
(L-R) Dinner en Blanc hosts Leanne Peris and Nicole Nzoka pose for a picture with EABL Reserve Brand Manager Chepkorir Koech during the Diner en Blanc preview party at Ihub
"We are excited to create a one-of-a-kind experience with Cîroc for the Diner en Blanc afterparty. We believe this partnership will go a long way to create new exciting experiences for our consumers and bringing out the spirit of magical entertainment," said Chepkorir Koech, EABL Reserve Brand Manager.
Bystanders will witness groups of guests all dressed in white gathering all across the city. Guided by Diner en Blanc volunteers, these groups will then converge in one of the city's most beautiful setting. Every guest brings their own gourmet feast, table, chairs and table setting.
The evening is filled with visually breath-taking moments including the waving of a cloth napkin to mark the beginning of the dinner and the lighting of sparklers to let guests know they are now free to mingle and dance. At the end of the evening, guests will pack up all of their belongings, pick up all their litter and head back into the night, leaving behind no sign of their elegant revelry.
To maintain the uniqueness of Le Diner en Blanc as well as staying true to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements and follow a few key rules:
- Once confirmed, each guest's participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather conditions. This is a rain or shine event.
- Dress Code: elegant and white only. Originality is encouraged as long as it is stylish and tasteful.
- Table setting: all white
- To ensure that the location is kept secret until the last minute, guests will meet at an assigned departure location and are escorted by a Diner en Blanc volunteer.
- In order to leave the event location as clean as when they arrived, guests are required to leave with all their belongings, leftovers and litter.
Guests must bring - A table, two white chairs, white tablecloth.
- A picnic basket comprising fine food and proper stemware and white dinnerware.
- A catered picnic basket option, which can be picked up on site, will be available for those who do not wish to pack their own. Guests wishing to do so must reserve online through Diner en Blanc website during the initial ticket registration.
- Champagne and or wine. Beer and hard liquor are prohibited.
