KIDS PARTY SUPPLIERS: SOUTHEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Planning children’s parties can feel overwhelming with the amount of choice and options available. So for the party planners of Southend, I’ve put together this list to help make the process a little easier, whether you’re looking for a small art and craft party or a big soft play bonanza!
Please do check out these local businesses but remember to ask for testimonials, photos and do your research - we accept no responsibility for any service you arrange with the following businesses or individuals! I have put an asterix * next to the businesses that I have personally tried and tested - those ones come highly recommended!
Get in touch if you have something to add to the list or you spot some out-of-date details!
ENTERTAINMENT
PARTY IDEAS FOR OLDER CHILDREN:
*That Kid Life: Art and craft parties for 6-12 year olds based around a theme of your choice, including paint parties, potion classes, clay creations and more
*Sarah’s Chocolate Kitchen: Chocolate workshops for children and adults, as well as character meet and greets
The Candy Station: Sweet tree making parties on Leigh Broadway
Create98: Children’s craft parties in Leigh Broadway
Belle Tents by the Bay: Luxury glamping experience with bell tents and teepee sleepover parties
Aura Beauty Salon: Children’s pamper parties
Jade Whitworth: The Print Suite: Children’s photoshoot parties
Lila’s Spa: Pamper parties
The Makers: Craft parties in Benfleet
Southend Elite Sports Academy: Cheerleading, dance and gymnastics parties
The Strawberry Kitchen: Mobile cooking parties for kids
Pear Tree Kitchen: Children’s baking parties in Thorpe Bay
PARTIES FOR UNDER 5S
*Little City Southend: Mobile role play city for the under 5's to explore and enjoy
Hartbeeps: Magical, multi-sensory parties for 1-5 year olds
*Nee Naw Parties: Emergency services themed play parties
The Story Frog Phonics: Games, disco, storytelling and more for under 5s
The Nurture Nook: Themed parties for 1 year olds including character appearances and mini soft play in a bespoke venue
Moo Music: Fun, musical parties for under 5s
Splat Messy Play: Messy play parties in your home or venue
Diddi Dance: Fun, dance parties for 2-5 year olds
PRINCESSES
*Prettiest Parties: Princess parties, character visits and live singing
*The Princess Emporium: Meet and greets, Princess etiquette lessons, dancing, live singing, glitter tattoos, story time plus many more activities.
SOFT PLAY & BOUNCY CASTLES
Party Bugs: Soft play hire for under 5s
Jolly Kids Castles: Inflatables, soft play and mascot hire
Bambino Events: Luxury soft play hire, including bouncy castles
Essex Soft Play Company: Soft play hire and venue hire on Leigh Road
Little Pickle Soft Play: Neutral soft play for 0-4 year olds
Mega Inflatables: Bouncy castles and slides for hire
PARTY ENTERTAINERS
Tidimix: Full-time DJ and part entertainer for children (and adults!) of all ages
Lil’ Reds Children’s Entertainment: Children’s party entertainer including glow discos and more
Jelly Jade: Children’s entertainer for 4-10 year olds, including games, magic and balloon modelling
Crazy Ryan: Children’s party entertainment
FACEPAINTING
Jenine Stacey Facepainting: Based on Canvey but traves to Southend and surrounding areas
VENUES
The Rosey Lea, Westcliff: A cute garden-themed bistro for private hire for all types of parties
*Revelation, Southend: An art studio inside Scotts of Southend available for private hire
*Haven Community Hub, Westcliff: A large room for hire for birthday parties and events, with kitchen area
Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea: Rooms of all sizes to suit different event types, in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea
CATERING
*Stephanie’s Cupcakes: Fresh cupcakes for any occasion with handmade decorations
Oh My Graze: Bespoke, luxury graze tables and boxes
Wilma’s Bakery: Freshly baked cookies, cupcakes, brownies and celebration cakes
Cakes by LeaLea: Celebrations cakes, treat boxes and cupcakes
Mrs Barnes Bakery: Leigh-on-sea based business supplying cakes and bakes
Sugar Lump Lane: Children’s themed tea parties
My Petite Kitchen: Bespoke catering
Choc Pops: Personalised party favours and sweet treats, including handmade Belgian Choc Pops, sweetie cones, candy floss and popcorn
Roo Cakes: Beautiful, bespoke celebration cakes and cupcakes for your special celebration
For Goodness Cakes by Fiona: Cupcake, cookies and party favours
Lil Ma Mannings Cakes: Cake designer, baker and decorator
The Little White Treat Box: Themed biscuit party favours
DECOR
Daydreaming Hues: Ballons and event styling
Flo Events: Event decor and styling
Little Penny Luck: Handmade cake toppers
KandiJam Events: Handmade festival inspired streamer and tassel backdrops for events
Serendipity Occasions: Balloons, backdrops, party picnics and styling, teepees and igloos
Bear and the Rainbow: Handmade cake toppers
Wonderland Events: Vintage afternoon teas, grazing, beautiful domes, bell tent, soft play, light up number and sweet cart
*Other Letters: Party decorations in Old Leigh
It’s in the Party Bag: Event styling, planning and product hire
Fairyland Balloons: Ballon styling for all occasions
Silva Star Events: party and event decor including backdrops, balloons, floral displays, light up letters and personalised partyware
POPCreations: Balloons and event styling
Oh Pretty Balloons: Bespoke balloons for all special occasions
As You Wish Balloons and Floristry: Balloons and floristry for events
PHOTOGRAPHY
*Parallel Image Media: Beautiful and affordable photography and videography by a family-run business
Little Buzz Photography: Local lifestyle photographer
KJS Photography: Family photographer
* These local businesses are all tried and tested by me personally and come highly recommended!
