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Dinner Is Served-and Hanging From a Rope

Dinner in the Sky was started in 2007 by two Belgian entrepreneurs for a publicity stunt but has grown into a global brand through franchise operations in dozens of countries. Here, a dinner event over Jaffa, Israel, in June 2009.

Dinner in the Sky was started in 2007 by two Belgian entrepreneurs for a publicity stunt but has grown into a global brand through franchise operations in dozens of countries. Here, a dinner event over Jaffa, Israel, in June 2009.

Guests at Dinner in the Sky events are protected in seats like ones in racecars, with six-point harnesses. The company uses every available space for promotion, including the shoulder straps. Here, diners enjoy the scenery over Jaffa, Israel, in June 2009.

Guests at Dinner in the Sky events are protected in seats like ones in racecars, with six-point harnesses. The company uses every available space for promotion, including the shoulder straps. Here, diners enjoy the scenery over Jaffa, Israel, in June 2009.

After developing the rectangular dinner table for Dinner in the Sky, the company's founders got requests for different arrangements. They came up with Lounge in the Sky, a cluster of six four-person tables that was inspired by a candelabra. Here, the rig dangles next to the Atomium,…

After developing the rectangular dinner table for Dinner in the Sky, the company's founders got requests for different arrangements. They came up with Lounge in the Sky, a cluster of six four-person tables that was inspired by a candelabra. Here, the rig dangles next to the Atomium, a Brussels monument.

The Dinner in the Sky table seats 22 people around a chef who prepares and serves a meal in midair. Much food preparation occurs on the ground, but the final work is done in front of diners with nowhere to hide. Here, an event above Brussels.

The Dinner in the Sky table seats 22 people around a chef who prepares and serves a meal in midair. Much food preparation occurs on the ground, but the final work is done in front of diners with nowhere to hide. Here, an event above Brussels.

One of Dinner in the Sky's first big events with a gourmet chef was over Amiens, France in October 2007. After the event, many distinguished chefs were eager to prepare meals up in the sky, organizers say.

One of Dinner in the Sky's first big events with a gourmet chef was over Amiens, France in October 2007. After the event, many distinguished chefs were eager to prepare meals up in the sky, organizers say.

A big challenge for Dinner in the Sky is topping its previous events. For a dinner in Beirut in September 2011, the company dangled a table over the Mediterranean Sea and had a singer serenade diners from a boat below.

A big challenge for Dinner in the Sky is topping its previous events. For a dinner in Beirut in September 2011, the company dangled a table over the Mediterranean Sea and had a singer serenade diners from a boat below.

Dinner in the Sky pitches itself as an unusual platform for promotional events. Here, a new Peugeot model is unveiled in the skies over Morocco in October 2012.

Dinner in the Sky pitches itself as an unusual platform for promotional events. Here, a new Peugeot model is unveiled in the skies over Morocco in October 2012.

Diners who have experienced Dinner in the Sky events say it works best in locations with great views. Here, an event over Paris in September 2009 sponsored by culinary magazine.

Diners who have experienced Dinner in the Sky events say it works best in locations with great views. Here, an event over Paris in September 2009 sponsored by culinary magazine.

Dinner in the Sky and its franchises now operate in more than 40 countries, serving roughly 1,000 people per month. Meals can cost up to $500, although sponsorships often cover much of that cost. Here, diners toast a sunset over Lisbon in July 2009.

Dinner in the Sky and its franchises now operate in more than 40 countries, serving roughly 1,000 people per month. Meals can cost up to $500, although sponsorships often cover much of that cost. Here, diners toast a sunset over Lisbon in July 2009.

Staging a Dinner in the Sky event requires careful preparation for safety but it can happen almost anywhere a crane can be parked. Space must be kept clear under the table in case dishes, cutlery or anything else happens to drop. Here, diners admire the view over Istanbul in June…

Staging a Dinner in the Sky event requires careful preparation for safety but it can happen almost anywhere a crane can be parked. Space must be kept clear under the table in case dishes, cutlery or anything else happens to drop. Here, diners admire the view over Istanbul in June 2008.

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Mixing construction equipment with gourmet cooking, two Belgian entrepreneurs are trying to redefine haute cuisine.