WHEN YOU CAN’T GO TO THE CABARET, THE CABARET WILL COME TO YOU!
Many years ago, the legendary Caluzzi Cabaret started life as a humble cafe with two extraordinary staff members, chef ‘Felicia Porget’ and server ‘Courtney Cartier’.
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fter a long shift they would disappear upstairs and come down dressed to the nines and ready for a night on the town. The café regulars asked the girls to do a show for them and
on one fabulous night in 1996 a dinner show was organised and Caluzzi Cabaret was born! Alas, the global pandemic put a halt to all the fun of this unforgettable dining experience.
Before lockdown restrictions, award-winning Drag Queen Waitresses would be providing outstanding entertainment while a delicious and carefully selected menu was served.
Finally open now for bookings under the Traffic Light System, for the last 15 weeks, the doors at Caluzzi’s have been closed. But like any smart, snazzy, and fabulous business woman would, the team at Caluzzi’s pivoted their offerings to include Cupcake Deliveries. During lockdown, Auckland residents could be treated to a delicious six pack of Caluzzi Cupcakes delivered by Kita Mean or Anita Wiglit from RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. The team at Caluzzi put their hands up and generously donated a cupcake delivery to the Hands Up 4 Hospo Auction. This truly priceless auction item fetched over $400! Money that will go towards fellow hospitality businesses who, just like Caluzzi, have been doing it rough over the last two years. The long break during lockdown restrictions has not dampened Caluzzi’s spirit, however, particularly its festive spirit, with Christmas bookings now available.
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