Guest Comments
"Dear Alan
A big thank you goes out to you and the whole Marimba team for making the Victoria Hospital dinner on 9 December absolutely wonderful. The staff at Victoria hospital can't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the food and the music, and how great the restaurant looked. From my side: I want to say thank you to you, Alan, for assisting with all the arrangements and being so willing to accommodate changes on such short notice. Please also thank Mabs for being utterly professional and helpful on Thursday, and Ashley the DJ for providing such a great variety of music that the dance floor was always packed.
The entire Marimba experience was amazing.
Thank you.
Katryn Oosthuizen
Victoria Hospital
12 December 2011"
"Hi Alan
Thank you to you and your team for a seamless engagement celebration. The service was excellent, Jazz band set the scene and all our guests raved about the food. We could not have asked for a better venue.
Kind regards and thank you again
Natalie Ginsberg & Ryan Smith
9 November 2011"
"Dear Titch and the Marimba Team
On behalf of Skal International Cape Town, thank you ever so much for hosting our luncheon. The warm welcome and hands on service from you and all your staff was highly noted and appreciated by our Skalleauges. The wonderful ambiance and delicious menu was enjoyed by all.
Marimba is a dining experience at its most chic. The Skalleauges savored the sumptuous cuisine while the gentle pulse of music played in the background and complemented the dining experience. The big screen viewing was a huge plus.
A very big Skal thank you AGAIN to all.
Yours in Skal
Vernon Kirsten
President – Skal International Cape Town
11 October 2011 "
"Dear Alan
Thank you very much for hosting the QASA AGM and cocktail party at Marimba. Your efficient planning and top quality service on the day went a long way to making the event such a success. The venue was great. The food was excellent. Your staff were very helpful and kind and the music was superb.
THANK YOU for making a difference to the lives of quadriplegics and paraplegics in South Africa.
A certificate of appreciation is attached.
Ari Seirlis
National Director
QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA)
12 September 2011"
"Hi Alan!
Thanks for your mail and well wishes! Were back from honeymoon and starting to settle in now.
As for feedback, my goodness where to start! Our reception was INCREDIBLE!!! I mean I thought I had a picture of what everything would look and taste like but what your team produced far exceeded our grandest expectations! The venue looked amazing-our guests can't stop raving about it. I'm still getting texts and facebook post saying it was the best wedding ever! Many people stayed way after we left @ around 11:30. Aside from the DJ, I think the general atmosphere of the venue had a lot to do with that.
Though we didn't eat much due to the adrenaline, the food was excellent - we really enjoyed the feast style menu! Your service staff were equally as wonderful- efficient and polite- Titch made sure we were treated like royalty!
After a lovely ceremony, Marimba was definitely a great end to our day of celebrations. We can't thank you enough for helping us bring our dream reception to life.
Tamara
31 August 2011"
"Morning Alan
I just wanted to say thank you very much for everything on Friday night. My brother and all our guests are still raving about it! We had an amazing time! Thank you for all the effort and patience. It was definitely an unforgettable 21st birthday dinner/party and we surely will be coming back!
Thanks again
Charlene Mahlangu
8 August 2011"
"Hi Alan
Thank you very much, the evening was a great success!
Everyone had a fantastic time and the food was awesome. The "feast" idea also really went down well with everyone, not having to stand in queues for food was a huge plus and also being able to taste a variety of foods.
A big thank you to Mabs as well, as everything was taken care of well in advance and the evening ran very smoothly!
I received great feedback from all at the event and everyone really had a fabulous time.
Thanks again, we will definitely keep Marimba's in mind when planning other events in the future.
Kind regards
Janine Mayo | Senior Bookkeeper
Finance Department
Mazars
18 July 2011"
“Dear Alan
We would like to thank Marimba Restaurant for hosting the “Women’s Empowerment Breakfast” meeting event held on the 2nd July 2011.
The event was a great success and well attended by 30 women. We hope that you enjoyed meeting the organisers and will consider partnering with us again in future.
Your Restaurant Manager, Mabs, treated us with great respect and the food and service from all the waitresses was excellent. The ladies enjoyed the breakfast and the whole atmosphere and vibe of the venue.
Thank You.
Yours Sincerely
Ms Sheena Pitsi
ZEBRA EVENTS SOLUTIONS
Managing Director
7 July 2011 “
“Hi Alan
Just to say we had a wonderful dinner at Marimba last night. Drinks first in the cigar bar and then a great meal.
The restaurant really looks stunning in the evening. The food and service were excellent – your staff are magnificent.
May your business go from strength to strength – you have a great product.
Best regards,
Paul Stelling
Director
Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys
6 July 2011"
“To the Fantastic Marimba Team
I would personally like to thank each of you for the amazing service and hospitality that was shown to us for the CBL Main Event. It was an absolute pleasure working with you guys, your efficiency and dedication to ensuring that everything runs on track was truly appreciated. We honestly do hope that our paths cross again in the near future and we will not hesitate in suggesting Marimba to our clients for future events.
Till next time!
Sel
Selvan Padayachee
Tag Marketing & Promotions
11 June 2011 “
“Good Morning Everyone
I would just like to echo Selvan’s comments above, a very warm thank you to the Marimba team as well as the TAG team for pulling off a phenomenal final event for the Champion Challenge Tour. The outlet set-up and branding was impactful and the patrons really seemed to be having a good time. The Marimba staff was very friendly and accommodating to all of the brand requests and requirements and the staff really showed a vibrant energy as they served all the guests.
Both the Marimba and TAG team showed a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm both in preparation and execution of the event. I hope that this marks the beginning of future partnerships.
Katlego Makabate
Assistant Brand Manager:Carling Black Label
11 June 2011”
"Hi Alan
The Hansa Legends Road Show was a huge success. Your venue was magnificent and everything ran well. A thousand thank you’s to you and your staff.
Thanks so much for being so accommodating, especially with all the last minute briefs.
Enid Vickers
Corporate Image
10 March 2011"
"Hi Alan,
Thanks for hosting us at Marimba.
The dinner/ party was a great success and everyone had a good time. The service was excellent and despite the large size of our group the a la carte meals came out quickly.
Many Thanks once again
Gabbey Jacobs
HCI Foundation
9 December 2010"
"Dear Alan
Thank you so much for an awesome lunch and excellent service. The function was enjoyed by all and we will definitely make use of Marimba again in the future.
Regards
Jacqui Martch
Pioneer Fishing
8 December 2010"
"Good Morning Alan,
A HUGE Thank you from NEDBANK.
Thursday evening was very amazing.
The staff cannot stop raving about the service, the band, DJ and the venue itself.
The food was great, the atmosphere created by your staff was great and all of us had a ball. Everyone complimented us on your fantastic venue and we will recommend you to anyone.
Thank you once again for your time and arranging everything to our needs and requirements.
A Big thank you from the Team!
Lynn Joseph
Nedbank Retail Business Services|Operations and Support
18 November 2010"
"Hi Alan
Thank you very much for a really great evening; everything was superb! Meeting with you guys beforehand (and you getting the team in on that), the “can help, nothing too much trouble” and friendliness of the management and staff that afternoon and during the night. The service was EXCELLENT, the food was great – I did not hear a single complaint or even a “so-so” from anybody. The courses were served right on time ; anytime there was the slightest doubt about a request from one of the guests, your manager came to me immediately to sort it out very discreetly. Everybody I spoke to (and who were thanking us for a great night), mentioned what a great venue this was (hopefully for you this lead to more business from their side – although budgets are a bit tight…) and how everything just came together so well.
I really appreciate Marimba’s contribution to making our annual gala – the one event where our people can have a great time while honouring their own – such a great success. You made things so easy, which in turn ensured that our CEO could be a gracious host. Thanks for that.
Rgds
Egbert de Waal
Media 24
4 November 2010"
"Dear Alan
We had a wonderful evening thank you. All the staff were great and the food was very good. Thank you for all your assistance and organisation.
Many thanks
Lynn Cugulliere
Grant Thornton International
26 October 2010"
"Dear Alan
Many thanks again for a lovely evening
You and your staff were all so accommodating and helpful. The venue, atmosphere, music, good food and helpful staff all contributed to a splendid evening. We are on a daily basis still getting great feedback from many of the 400 clients who attended. Please convey our thanks and appreciation to each of your staff I will surely recommend Marimba’s for a next function or a departmental social outing.
Warm Regards
KAY VON WILLINGH
KV3 ENGINEERS
1 October 2010"
“Hi Alan
I wish to thank you, Yolanda and Mabuto for the huge success of Kelly’s 21st.
The food was great, the atmosphere created by your staff was great and all of us had a ball.
Everyone complimented us on your fantastic venue and we’ll recommend you to anyone.
I could go on and on, but I’m still recovering from the event.
Regards
Mark and Corinne Pluke
2 August 2010”
"Hi Alan
I would like to congratulate you and your staff on an outstanding event. The service throughout the evening were great and our compliments to your chef on the excellent food. Only a pleasure working alongside you and your staff.
Regards
MAUDE HUGO
HEAD FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Sanlam Limited
8 April 2010"
