What Karin did not realise at the time is that the word cuckoo can also mean a bit crazy. Although she had some reservations about this in the early days, the quirky and highly amusing Bavarian style floorshow has warmed hearts from all over the world in the unique “Cuckoo” way.

The Swedish smorgasbord had been very popular in Germany in the 1950's. Willi, who had spent some years in Germany as a chef, created the first smorgasbord restaurant here in Australia and the family has worked hard since to build the Cuckoo into what is today one of Australia's most successful restaurants.