20 Years of Pizza, People & Good Times
11am – Late | Cocopelli, The Palms
Cocopelli’s 20-Year Celebration
For many locals, Cocopelli isn’t just a place to eat – it’s where life has unfolded over the past two decades. From first dates and anniversaries to when it became a makeshift nightclub after the Christchurch earthquakes, the restaurant has remained a mainstay of dining in a city that’s seen plenty of change.
To celebrate 20 years, Cocopelli is hosting an anniversary event on Saturday, November 8, featuring a live DJ (a familiar face from those post-quake nights), a pizza-eating contest, spin-the-wheel prizes, and free anniversary T-shirts for the first 100 guests. There’s even a special giveaway — a $300 Mount Gay rum cooler bin — as a thank you to the customers and community who’ve supported Cocopelli through every chapter.
After two decades of pizza, people, and passion, Cocopelli remains what it has always been: a place where everyone feels welcome, where good food brings people together, and where every slice tells a story.
What’s Happening on the Day
Pizza-Eating
Contest
Live
DJ Set
Spin-the-Wheel Prizes
Free Anniversary T-Shirts
$300 Mount Gay Cooler Bin Giveaway
A Blast From The Past – Our Original DJ Returns
In 2011, after the Christchurch earthquakes, Cocopelli became more than a restaurant – it became the dance floor the city needed.
Every weekend, the tables cleared, the lights went low, and the beats came up.
This November, DJ Tommy Dreamer returns for one night only — spinning the same energy that kept Christchurch dancing through it all.
The Classics That Made Us Famous
We’ve seen food trends come and go, but firm favourites endure.
Try our Montanara Pizza, topped with a pistachio nut swirl — a signature since day one – and our legendary fries with secret seasoning (still unreleased, maybe we’ll spill it on our 30th…).
