About
Social Connection is more important than ever and we invite you to become part of our communities. Ladies Who Lunch is a thriving and supportive community of women who enjoy meeting new ladies and escaping their week to do something important for themselves. Join us for 2 hours of ‘you time’ where you can enjoy a 2-course meal, drink on arrival, goodie bag and networking with other amazing women. At Ladies Who Lunch we truly believe that good business connections and life connections are made once you’ve taken the time to get to know someone first. Many women come to their first event solo, it’s a great way to meet new people. Everyone is introduced and our vibe is ‘inclusive’. Reach out if you have questions on one of the platforms below.
Come and get stuck into one of our ‘Gin Palace’ social networking parties. We love to bring men and women together to connect, make new friendships and have some relaxed fun. The best thing about these events is that they start in the afternoon or early evening, so you can let your hair down and be home before it’s too late. The feedback we have is excellent, people love the upbeat vibe, friendly people and unique atmospheres we create. If you’re arriving solo let our hosts know and we will introduce you to new friends, it’s a great way to meet people. Lasting friendships have been forged at Gin Palace.
Our events always sell out so stay connected with our updates by heading to our Ladies Who Lunch Facebook or Instagram
We love working with lifestyle brands, professionals and amazing products that our high spending customers might like to know about. Please get in touch if your brand wants to be a part of one of our events anna@littleempire.nz
Upcoming
GIN PALACE – Sail Away!
Thanks to 36 Degrees Yacht Brokers
Spend 3.5 hours aboard the Ocean Eagle from 12pm, for a luxe cruise with 130 fabulous guests.
Your GIN PALACE ticket is a sunday session you’ll never forget and includes:
⭐️Drink on arrival aboard the boat
⭐️Canapes and platters
⭐️DJ aboard with Sunday session tunes
⭐️Access to three levels aboard the Ocean Eagle
⭐️ Cash bar aboard stocked with well priced and a good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
⭐️Afterparty at VYC from 4pm with DJ Murry Sweetpants drink on arrival and nibbles
This 3 level cruiser is a great size for our GIN PALACE guests to mingle cocktail style onboard and check out the beauty of Auckland Harbour. We will be styling up the boat with lounge areas, DJ area and top deck lawn viewing. You are allowed to wear wedge shoes and flat shoes aboard the boat.
Arrive back to Eastern Viaduct at 3.30pm and head straight to the ‘Day-Party with DJ Murray Sweetpants’ at VYC in the Viaduct. Its a short walk through the viaduct, no taxi required! You will arrive to a cocktail on arrival and there will be more food thanks to the chefs @VYC.
This is fantastic value, only $185+bookingfee for an early-bird ticket, which includes 2 huge parties and an unforgettable experience on the water!
LADIES WHO LUNCH – Azabu Mission Bay
Ladies Who Lunch is set for our last event of the year at Azabu Mission Bay. This beautiful heratige building will be transformed with indoor, outdoor flow on Wednesday 19th November.
It’s a full restaurant takeover with a delicious 2 course menu, drink on arrival and goodie bag. Take some time out for you, meet new friends and do some social networking. These lunches are fun and inclusive, they start with 30 minute arrival drinks, then seat for an hour of lunch, competitions and enjoyment.
Grab an earlybird ticket deal while they last!
- 12.30pm – Guests arrive – drink on arrival & mingling
- 1.00pm – Entrees are served
- 1.30pm – Mains are served
- 2.30pm – Main event finishes – stay a little longer if time allows
The event is designed so anyone with a busy schedule can join us from 1.00pm until 2.00pm and still receive their food, drink and gift bag. Feel free to come on your own as it’s a great way to meet new friends, otherwise bring your girls and enjoy a long overdue catch-up. This event is all about doing something for you, enjoying some delicious food and drink, as well as networking and meeting new friends. Feel free to bring your business cards if you’re business networking.
For more information head to the Ladies Who Lunch Facebook page /ladieswholunchnz
Thanks to Skintopia, Eriksens for Me, Ray White Parnell – Tanya Kwasza, Erica Fava, Valet Nails in Ponsonby, and Little Empire Events.
If you want to book a bigger table or group, or you have a brand that wants to be part of our events anna@littleempire.nz
GIN PALACE – Sail Away!
Thanks to 36 Degrees Yacht Brokers
Spend 3.5 hours aboard the Ocean Eagle from 12pm, for a luxe cruise with 130 fabulous guests.
Your GIN PALACE ticket is a sunday session you’ll never forget and includes:
⭐️Drink on arrival aboard the boat
⭐️Canapes and platters
⭐️DJ aboard with Sunday session tunes
⭐️Access to three levels aboard the Ocean Eagle
⭐️ Cash bar aboard stocked with well priced and a good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
⭐️Afterparty at VYC from 4pm with DJ Murry Sweetpants drink on arrival and nibbles
This 3 level cruiser is a great size for our GIN PALACE guests to mingle cocktail style onboard and check out the beauty of Auckland Harbour. We will be styling up the boat with lounge areas, DJ area and top deck lawn viewing. You are allowed to wear wedge shoes and flat shoes aboard the boat.
Arrive back to Eastern Viaduct at 3.30pm and head straight to the ‘Day-Party with DJ Murray Sweetpants’ at VYC in the Viaduct. Its a short walk through the viaduct, no taxi required! You will arrive to a cocktail on arrival and there will be more food thanks to the chefs @VYC.
This is fantastic value, only $185+bookingfee for an early-bird ticket, which includes 2 huge parties and an unforgettable experience on the water!
LADIES WHO LUNCH – Azabu Mission Bay
Ladies Who Lunch is set for our last event of the year at Azabu Mission Bay. This beautiful heratige building will be transformed with indoor, outdoor flow on Wednesday 19th November.
It’s a full restaurant takeover with a delicious 2 course menu, drink on arrival and goodie bag. Take some time out for you, meet new friends and do some social networking. These lunches are fun and inclusive, they start with 30 minute arrival drinks, then seat for an hour of lunch, competitions and enjoyment.
Grab an earlybird ticket deal while they last!
- 12.30pm – Guests arrive – drink on arrival & mingling
- 1.00pm – Entrees are served
- 1.30pm – Mains are served
- 2.30pm – Main event finishes – stay a little longer if time allows
The event is designed so anyone with a busy schedule can join us from 1.00pm until 2.00pm and still receive their food, drink and gift bag. Feel free to come on your own as it’s a great way to meet new friends, otherwise bring your girls and enjoy a long overdue catch-up. This event is all about doing something for you, enjoying some delicious food and drink, as well as networking and meeting new friends. Feel free to bring your business cards if you’re business networking.
For more information head to the Ladies Who Lunch Facebook page /ladieswholunchnz
Thanks to Skintopia, Eriksens for Me, Ray White Parnell – Tanya Kwasza, Erica Fava, Valet Nails in Ponsonby, and Little Empire Events.
If you want to book a bigger table or group, or you have a brand that wants to be part of our events anna@littleempire.nz
Ladies Who Lunch @ Akarana Eatery
Past Events
LADIES WHO LUNCH – Botswana Butchery Auckland
Ladies Who Lunch is set for a springtime event at Botswana Butchery, Auckland Ferry Building – Wednesday 10th September.
It’s a full restaurant takeover with a delicious 2 course menu, drink on arrival and goodie bag. Take some time out for you, meet new friends and do some social networking. These lunches are fun and inclusive, they start with 30 minute arrival drinks, then seat for an hour of lunch, competitions and enjoyment.
Grab an earlybird ticket deal while they last!
12.30pm – Guests arrive – drink on arrival & mingling1.00pm – Entrees are served1.30pm – Mains are served2.30pm – Main event finishes – stay a little longer if time allows
The event is designed so anyone with a busy schedule can join us from 1.00pm until 2.00pm and still receive their food, drink and gift bag. Feel free to come on your own as it’s a great way to meet new friends, otherwise bring your girls and enjoy a long overdue catch-up. This event is all about doing something for you, enjoying some delicious food and drink, as well as networking and meeting new friends. Feel free to bring your business cards if you’re business networking.
With thanks to Ray White Parnell, eriksensforMe by EriksensGlobal, Valet Nails and Hancocks.
Gin Palace – Winter Party @ VYC (Viaduct) and QT Hotel Rooftop
Let’s spice up winter with a night to remember!
**GIN PALACE – Through The Looking Glass **
Featuring DJ Peter ‘The Mad Hatter’ Urlich – Friday July 18th @ 7.00 pm til late.
Join us at the pristine venue VYC (Viaduct Yacht Club) for a cosy winter lock-in, with canapes, drink on arrival and a vibrant party theme, with an Alice in Wonderland twist.
Arrive from 7 pm and claim your drink on arrival in the first hour, followed by 2 waves of delicious canapes and platters.
The night doesn’t have to end, from 10.30 pm join us on the QT Rooftop. Enjoy a drink on arrival, DJ and good times. Your wristband will allow you access to both venues.
Earlybird tickets on sale for only $58+ booking fee, they won’t last long so snap up a deal at Eventbrite HERE
Dress theme is optional, or come dressed for a winter night out – and dont forget to pack your dancing shoes for later in the night!
Thanks to 36 Degrees Yacht Brokers – head down to see their boats in Westhaven.
Our Gin Palace parties are inclusive and friendly. Check out our socials to see our past events and give us a follow
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Ladies Who Lunch – NSP
Ladies Who Lunch is set for their winter event, at Parnell hotspot, Non Solo pizza. It’s a full restaurant takeover with a delicious 2 course menu, drink on arrival and goodie bag. Join us on Wednesday 18th June and take some time out for you. These lunches are fun and inclusive, they start with 30 minute arrival drinks, then seat for an hour of lunch, competitions and fun.
12.30pm – Guests arrive – drink on arrival & mingling
1.00pm – Entrees are served
1.30pm – Mains are served
2.30pm – Main event finishes – stay a little longer if time allows
The event is designed so anyone with a busy schedule can join us from 1.00pm until 2.00pm and still receive their food, drink and gift bag.
Feel free to come on your own as it’s a great way to meet new friends, otherwise bring your girls and enjoy a long overdue catch-up. This event is all about doing something for you, enjoying some delicious food and drink, as well as networking and meeting new friends. Feel free to bring your business cards if you’re business networking.
LADIES WHO LUNCH – CanTing Commercial Bay
Ladies Who Lunch is launched!!
Join us at brand new restaurant Canting in Commercial Bay. Thanks to Nic Watt and his clever team for letting us do a full takeover of their plush new restaurant. Join us for a very special social networking lunch event on Thursday 3rd April. These lunches are fun and inclusive, and feature a 2-course meal, cocktail on arrival, gift bag and networking with some amazing women.
This event is all about doing something for you, enjoying some delicious food and drink, as well as networking and meeting new friends. Feel free to bring your business cards if you’re business networking.
For more information head to the Ladies Who Lunch Facebook page www.facebook.com/ladieswholunchnz
Thanks to Klapp Skincare, Valet Nails, Balance & Bloom Pilates and Grey Goose Vodka.
Vive le Gin Palace
Gin Palace is back with a special party to celebrate the end of summer and limited earlybird tickets are on sale for $57+booking fee. Join us for an afternoon of French frivolity as Parasol & Swing turns on the hospitality. You will have a complimentary Cloudy Bay Pelorus French inspired cocktail on arrival and a deliciously paired French canape menu for complimentary nibbles.
This popular bar overlooks the sail boats of the Viaduct Harbour so relax in style as you eat drink and enjoy the surrounds. Arrive at 2.30pm to catch the afternoon sun and stay until 5.30pm when we head somewhere local for the afterparty.
French inspired dresscode is optional, or you might like to come dressed for a chic day by the ocean.
Join us for the arrival hour 2.30 – 3.30pm to claim your cocktail on arrival. Canapes will begin at 3.30pm. Your ticket also includes the afterparty, the venue will be local in the city will be announced soon. 5.45pm until late.
Event is open to men, women and everyone. Our vibe is fun and inclusive, so come solo or with friends. The best part about Gin Palace is you can enjoy our event in the afternoon, followed by the afterparty from 5.45pm and still get home before it’s too late!
‘Giddy Up’ Gin Palace Party at Twilight Races
GIN PALACE is back for a very special end of year event at Ellerslie Racecourse
GIDDY UP at Twilight Races – Thursday 12th December
Join us from 5pm to late for one of the biggest horserace events of summer.
