The Date

Always remember to choose your date carefully, try to avoid clashing with other events like friends parties, school fetes, holidays, major sporting events etc. It would be upsetting to organise your party and very few people turn up.

The Venue and Entertainer

Always ensure you book your venue and entertainer as early as possible - Entertainers get booked well in advance.

Timing

For six years and younger the 11am - 1pm complete party package has proved to be the most popular, as the children are eating at lunchtime and they don't have the anxiety of waiting all day for their party to start.

Who To Invite

Working out how many children to invite to a party is important. The average number is between 10 -30. Please take into consideration the size of your home or venue when sending out invitations. Remember that the entertainer will need some space to work and if doing games the children will need space to move and dance

Invitations

Children's Party Entertainment can provide invitations free of charge when you book a party with us, or you can download and print them off from our website (downloads page). Invitations should be sent out as early as possible to avoid guests missing out on the big day due to accepting an invitation elsewhere!

Dietary Requirements

Always remember to ask for details of any allergies or special dietary requirements that the guests may have.

Balloons

Tie balloons to the front door/fence/gate of the venue to guide guests to the party

Parking

Leave a space for the entertainer to park as they will have equipment to unload. Some will need access to their vehicle during the food break of the two-hour party package.

Presents

Remember to leave a table spare to put the presents on, and take extra bags so that you can carry the birthday gifts home easily.

Contact Number for Guests

As you check off guests arriving at the party get a contact number from the parents who are not staying in case of emergencies - These sheets are available to download and print off from our website page (downloads page).

Name Badges for Guests

We suggest sticking name badges on each of the children, as your child may know everyone at the party but others may not.

Snack

If your party is straight after school it's a good idea to give the children a snack and a drink on arrival to tide them over until teatime.

Party Blowers

Giving out party blowers until after the entertainer has finished their show - even the loudest microphone cannot compete with the noise generated from them!

Balloons

From experience it is not a good idea to have lots of balloons scattered on the floor, as this seems to make the children more boisterous and exited. Also if the balloons get popped this may upset any younger or shy children.

Party Poppers

For younger children try to avoid party poppers - the last thing you want is a trip to casualty with a child who has an injury.

Cake

Including matches to light the candles and extra serviettes to wrap cake if taking home.

Mobile Phone

In case of emergencies

Camera

Batteries and film.

Kitchen Roll and Cloths

For spillages.

Wet Wipes

For sticky hands and faces.

Party Bags

Plus a few extra party bags for siblings who may stay unexpectedly.

Refuse Sacks