In our March issue, we highlighted the world’s most expensive dinner; a US$2 million epicurean extravaganza that was supposedly bought by Ville Oehman, founder of V Diamonds. The sinfully indulgent dining experience included a scenic helicopter ride over Singapore, a private luxury cruise, an 18-course meal and the gift of a stunning 2.08-carat blue diamond ring named after Hollywood actress Jane Seymour.
Oehman initially decided to resell the experience – with a lottery-style twist – by offering one million shares for partial ownership of the Jane Seymour ring at just US$2 apiece. Each share represented a one-in-a-million chance to win the revamped US$2 million dinner experience.
However, it seems plans have changed. A few days ago, it was announced that the lottery was cancelled and the overall sale had fallen through. Now World of Diamonds Group, the original sellers of the experience, are hoping to resell the entire package to just one lucky winner with the same price tag of US$2 million.
Included in the price is a three-night all-inclusive trip to Singapore. Two lucky winners will receive first-class tickets, five-star presidential suite accommodations, Michelin-starred meals throughout, a yacht cruise, a personal fireworks show and more.
The grand finale literally takes to the skies, where a specially-prepared degustation from renowned restaurant Jaan will be served aboard a private jet. The diners can even take home the diamond-studded, personalised chopsticks (valued at US$34,000) as a keepsake.
To assuage any potential guilt a potential buyer may experience for purchasing the world’s most expensive dinner, one quarter (or US$500,000) of the final price has been earmarked to aid a Danish humanitarian organisation to enrich the lives of orphans in Nigeria.