Serendipity awarded at global event

Participants in the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards gathered at the magnificent Galgorm Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland on 14 July for the annual event, where exceptional service in the luxury wellness and fine dining industries is recognised and celebrated.

Serendipity Restaurant in Wilderness walked away as Continent winners in the Fine Dining Cuisine and South African Cuisine categories. The red carpet was rolled down the stairs and out between the wide pillars and high arches of the impressive venue, the Great Hall. Guests were welcomed at the entrance by the sound of Irish Uilleann pipes and a single reel Irish dance performance as they were led into an 'Enchanted Forest' reception area with exotic cocktails and canapes. Over 200 guests from 42 countries across the globe attended this unforgettable occasion filled with opulence, glitz and glamour.

This truly unique experience was enhanced by the symphony of tastes created with award-winning produce, representing the best of Northern Ireland's cuisine on the flavourful 5-course menu. To accompany the sensational food, the awe-inspiring, national and world champion Irish dancers, The Hooley, provided world class entertainment, specially choreographed for the event. The awards were well received and the evening flowed smoothly from start to finish, culminating in the much anticipated Global awards, followed by the winners of the Global Spa and Restaurant of the Year winners. The 2018 Global Spa of the Year was awarded to Este Fitness & Spa in Bulgaria.

The 2018 Global Restaurant of the Year was awarded to Le Grand Restaurant, a luxury restaurant that has showcased outstanding and original creativity, ambience, service and fine dining among the world's most respected restaurants.

Serendipity

Restaurant is situated in Wilderness, on the bank of the Touw river. They are currently offering a celebratory 20% discount on their 5-course menu for the month of August.

Bookings can be made on www. serendipitywilderness. com or alternatively by phoning 044 877 0433.

The Serendipity team pictured with Rudolf and Lizelle are Rosina Syffers, Emilio Thysse, Joseph Pietersen, Kelsey Reynolds, Nondwe Pasiya,Ivan van der Merwe and Heidi Komani, Absent: Ferentia Beukes.