Wed Sep 25 07:52:39 UTC 2024: ## Pizza Hut Brings Back Beloved 90s Buffet for Nostalgic Feast
**Auckland, New Zealand** – Pizza Hut is taking Kiwi fans on a trip down memory lane with the return of its iconic all-you-can-eat buffet for a limited time. In celebration of its 50th anniversary in New Zealand, the takeaway chain is hosting a “Pop-Up Hut” at Auckland’s City Works Depot from September 26 to 29.
The event offers a blast from the past with unlimited pizza, salad, soft drinks, and the iconic dessert bar, featuring ice cream, jelly, chocolate mousse, and hot fudge sauce. The first round of tickets, priced at $30 per person, sold out in less than an hour, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the nostalgic buffet.
Attendees have an hour to indulge in as many slices as they can manage. A range of pizzas, including Hawaiian, pepperoni, cheese, meat lovers, and vegetarian, will be constantly replenished, ensuring a steady flow of cheesy goodness. The highlight of the event, however, seems to be the dessert bar, offering a sweet escape with soft serve, jelly, marshmallows, and M&Ms.
The Pop-Up Hut is a tribute to Pizza Hut’s rich history in New Zealand. The chain’s first restaurant opened in New Lynn in 1974, and it has since grown to encompass 135 stores across the country. While the all-you-can-eat buffet was a defining feature of the brand in the 90s, it was phased out during the 2010s as the fast-food landscape evolved. This limited-time event marks a nostalgic return to the beloved buffet format.
All proceeds from the Pop-Up Hut will be donated to Hato Hone St John, ensuring that the event is not only a celebration of Pizza Hut’s history but also a means of giving back to the community. For those looking to relive their childhood pizza memories and indulge in a truly nostalgic experience, the Pop-Up Hut offers a unique opportunity to do just that.
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