Frequently Asked Questions
PAYMENT + CANCELLATIONS
All of our payments are done online. We require a $50 deposit to lock in your event. The remaining booking fee, and any applicable travel fee(s), are due 7 days before your event.
Yes! When we send you your invoice, you have the option to pay by credit card, PayPal or direct bank deposit.
For events outside of central areas, travel is calculated based on the travel time and expenses for getting to your venue. Use our travel fee calculator to know how much your travel fee will be (if any) before you book. Travel fees are charged per Bare Barbie, unless we are able to organise shared transport (however this will not be possible for most bookings, due to Bare Barbies’ workloads).
We will do our best to accommodate any changes (such as time, venue or date) provided adequate notice is given. We will let you know if there are any changes to your booking fee or travel fee(s) to be aware of. You can even change the service itself, provided that we are able to find Bare Barbies for the particular service requested at that time.
Any cancellations more than 6 weeks before your event date will be refunded in full (less any applicable credit card fees). Cancellations between 6 weeks and 3 days of your event will refund all money paid, minus the deposit and credit card fees. There are no refunds for any cancellations within 3 days (72 hours) of your event.
Read our COVID-19 Policy for specific information.
GENERAL
We pride ourselves on delivering professional and accessible entertainment for guests of all ages. While your Bare Barbie/s may have some (or all) of their clothes off, they maintain a high standard of conduct. Our Bare Barbies are approachable and make every guest feel comfortable.
Not at all! Although most of our events are stag parties, we are perfect for all types of function. Birthday parties, work parties, dinner parties, divorce parties, promotions staff; the works!
Your Bare Barbie/s will be given your contact details on the night. They will text or call you when they arrive, about 10 minutes before the scheduled time. You can then arrange a way to sneak them into a side room to get ready. Don’t worry, they’re used to this.
Yes, we have a minimum 5 guest policy.
We sure do! Travel to Waiheke Island is calculated in accordance with our travel fee calculator. If you’re staying in an AirBnB, you don’t need to know your exact address in order to make a booking – just a rough idea will do.
BARE WAITRESSES
When booking, you can indicate any Bare Barbie preferences. While we cannot guarantee particular Bare Barbie due to schedules changing, we do guarantee that you will love whomever you get.
Your Bare Barbie/s can both host and participate in games – it’s up to you how you’d like your event to be run.
Your Bare Barbie can certainly assist with mixing drinks and cocktails. Because not all of our Bare Barbies have bartending experience, and we do not advertise them as mixologists, we recommend keeping your favourite recipes aside. This way, every drink will taste just as you like it!
For most games you will need to provide some inexpensive materials. When you choose your games we will let you know exactly what you need. Our Bare Barbies may carry backup game supplies.
Your Bare Barbie/s will arrive 10 minutes before your event time. Be sure to have your phone on you, so they may contact you when they arrive.
We have a minimum 2 hour booking for Bare Waitresses, as we find that this time is necessary for your guests to get best value from the service. We can look to reduce this in exceptional circumstances. Please contact us if you want to discuss a shorter booking time.
LIFE DRAWING
No. The host must provide materials for Life Drawings. You can get creative by using charcoal, pastels or even sculpting with Play-Doh. We are happy to direct you to the best place to get drawing materials when you book.
Our Life Drawings take one hour, and are made up of several fun drawing games. Your Bare Barbie will be your host and model.
Our Life Drawings are the best available in the market, hence they are our most popular service. Unlike other companies, our Life Drawings are structured with fun drawing games. We can adapt the structure of this for more serious artists.
When booking, you can indicate any Bare Barbie preferences. While we cannot guarantee particular Bare Barbie due to schedules changing, we do guarantee that you will love whomever you get.
BODY PAINTING
Just a good attitude! We provide professional grade body paint, drip sheets to protect your carpets and furniture, brushes, sponges, cleaning materials, and more.
Bare Barbies’ Body Painting takes one hour. The session is made up of two primary activities. Your Bare Barbie will be your host and living canvas.
We only charge for as many guests are actually present for the Body Painting. If less show up than you anticipated, we simply refund you to your bank account after your event.
If you are unsure of how many guests will turn up on the night, book for the higher number. It is easier to refund you than collect extra money on the night.
When booking, you can indicate any Bare Barbie preferences. While we cannot guarantee particular Bare Barbie due to schedules changing, we do guarantee that you will love whomever you get.
FEMALE STRIPPERS
The Strip Tease itself is a performance for 3 to 5 songs. We set aside 30 minutes for the booking slot, however, to allow time for photos, banter, body shots, etc.
Ideally, you will have a decent stereo, a stable armless chair and plenty of room for your Bare Barbie’s performance. Please let us know if this won’t be the case.
You can let us know your preferred stripper costume when you book. We will do our best to honour this preference, though unfortunately we cannot guarantee that your Bare Barbie will have that costume available on the night.
