10 Tips For Organising A Children’s Birthday Party

Hi everyone

Although summer is just around the corner, and everyone is thinking about planning their summer holidays, we’re coming up with 10 tips for organising a children’s birthday party. 

1) Plan early 

Early planning is the best guarantee that you’ll be able to organise a party for your child at your preferred venue and time. It’s also easier to book a party venue near you when enquiring early. Planning early also means you can consider different options. Importantly, you can avoid last-minute stress.

2) Party date

Before you settle on a party date, it’s good to check with other parents and your family if they will be able to make it. Remember about bank holidays, school fairs, half-terms, and holidays like Christmas. 

3) Start with a party venue:

Finding a perfect party venue is a difficult task. Indeed, booking a great party venue is key to a successful party. We recommend booking a party venue early and even before booking entertainment. Many popular party venues quickly get fully booked, so booking a party venue is an important first step. Moreover, many entertainers need to know about available space and exact location before committing to a booking. 

We also recommend considering the following things when looking for a party venue:

  • Accessibility by public transport

  • Is furniture provided? 

  • What’s the decoration policy?

  • Is there an outdoor area?

  • Is there a slot system?

  • What’s the capacity - tip: capacity stated by the venues like restaurants often is not an appropriate measure for children’s parties. 

At Puddles, we have a lot of affordable and functional party venues. You can find party venues near you here: https://www.puddles.london/party-venues. Please get in touch to find out more. 

 

Butterfly party at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

 

4) Be flexible

Flexibility is a good thing to have when organising a children’s birthday party. Sometimes even slightly moving a party time by 15 minutes means somebody will be able to help out. 

5) Remember that entertainers may work in a slot system

Remember that many entertainers work in a slot system. Many entertainers prefer to work in a slot system, which means they can be only booked within timeframes. Entertainers usually have a morning slot and an afternoon slot. At Puddles, we also offer party entertainers in London. 

6) Consider a morning party:

Most people want to have an afternoon party. So, it becomes harder to find entertainment and venues available in the afternoon, especially if a party date is looming upon you. If you have flexibility, it’s great to consider having a morning party. It’s an equally fun and immersive experience! Sometimes party venues near you may have even last-minute morning availability. 

7) Budget

It’s important to assess your budget early on. If you have a constrained budget, we can recommend the following:

  • Organising a party at home - venue hire can be pricey, so one of the best ways of saving is organising a home party.  

  • Organising a smaller party - inviting 15 children instead of 30 can save you a substantial amount.

  • Booking just an entertainer 

  • Organise a joint party for two kids 

At Puddles, we have options for nearly all budgets. Did you know that booking a birthday party package can actually limit costs? 

 

Unicorn party at Capel Manor Gardens

 


8) Make a checklist of what you need

A checklist is a great way to remember everything you need on a party day. Your checklist should include a birthday cake, candles, food for kids and adults, tableware, party bags, and drinks. We can help with many of these elements or recommend suppliers in the Puddles party package.

9) Book venue and entertainment together 

Booking entertainment and a party venue can be challenging. But sometimes you can book both things at the same time. This option saves you time and energy. In our Puddles party package, we can help out with entertainment and booking a party venue at the same time in the same booking.  

Finding a party package near you will make the party process easier! 

10) Make a party plan

Planning a party step by step will ensure you have everything under control. At Puddles parties, we provide party plans. We recommend including a food break in the middle of the party.

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We hope it helps! Please get in touch with any questions. We’re happy to help with our Birthday Party Packages and finding a party venue in London. We also offer kids' entertainment packages in London. 


Best wishes

Lila

Puddles