We get asked a lot of questions about what happens when we arrive at an event, so here’s exactly what you can expect when you book Candy Floss Events. Arrival → Setup → Serving → Clearing Away Once we arrive at your venue, we bring everything needed for the service and get the stall set up ready for your guests. Our stalls are approximately 3ft x 3ft, so we don’t need a huge amount of space. We do need suitable access to the serving area and normally just one household electrical socket, along with our own long extension lead. Once we’re set up, that’s when the fun starts! 🎉 What We Serve 🍭 Candy Floss – We make the candy floss fresh in front of your guests, serving it throughout your booked service. 🍿 Popcorn – Our popcorn is cooked live and served fresh, rather than being pre-popped and left sitting in a warmer. What’s Included Professional candy floss or popcorn machine and stall Professional attendant Freshly made throughout your booking Plenty of bags for guests to take away Full setup and clear away Experienced event service, family-run since 2003 There’s no handing you a machine and leaving you to figure it out. We provide the equipment, the serving and the experience. Learn more about our story and approach on our About page. How Long Do We Stay? Our bookings are based around your agreed service time, with 2 hours being our usual package. We can also provide longer services where required. We’ll agree the timings with you beforehand and make sure we’re ready for service at the right point in your event. How Many Staff? Your booking includes a professional server, with staffing arranged around the service you’ve booked. When both candy floss and popcorn are being provided, we can arrange the service accordingly so both are looked after properly. Food Safety, Hygiene & Allergens Because we’re serving food, this is something we take seriously. We have the relevant food safety, hygiene, allergen, PLI and PAT documentation required for our events, and we’re used to working with wedding venues, schools, universities, corporate venues and public events. We use established commercial equipment and ingredients, and we’re happy to provide our allergen information to event organisers and venues where required. Full ingredient and allergen details are available on our Nutrition page. We’d always recommend that guests with allergies speak to us before consuming any product so we can provide the relevant information for the products being served. Where Do We Work? We’re based in the North East and regularly travel across Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Carlisle, Sunderland, County Durham, Northumberland and the wider region. We’ve supplied events at venues including Websters Ropery, Beamish Hall, Horton Grange, Langley Castle, Slaley Hall, Hardwick Hall, St James’ Park and Spanish City, as well as hundreds of private parties, weddings, university events, school events and corporate functions. So whether you’re planning a Newcastle birthday party, North East wedding, corporate event, university night or family celebration, we bring everything with us and take care of the service from start to finish. 🍭 Fresh candy floss · 🍿 Freshly cooked popcorn · 🎉 Professional service · ❤️ Family-run since 2003 And yes… we don’t leave until everyone’s candyflossed out! 😄 Ready to Book? Get in touch today to check availability and get a quote. Contact us or call 07870 262228. You can also email info@candyflossevents.com. Explore more: About us · Nutrition & allergens · Blog

Introduction School fairs are beloved events that bring together students, parents, and the local community for a day of fun, games, and fundraising. Traditionally, these fairs have relied on the hard work and dedication of PTA members and teachers to organise and run the event. However, an exciting alternative has emerged: commissioning professionals to bring their expertise, creating an immersive and memorable experience. In this blog, we'll explore the difference between letting the PTA and teachers handle all the work at a school fair versus enlisting professionals, where guests pay per stick or tub and the school receives a donation or table fee. By embracing professionals, we can bring an unparalleled atmosphere and elevate the fair to new heights. Expertise and Experience When professionals are involved in organising and managing a school fair, they bring a level of expertise and experience that enhances the event's overall quality. From event planners and entertainers to food vendors and decorators, these professionals know how to create an atmosphere that captivates attendees and keeps them engaged throughout the day. Their experience in the industry allows them to anticipate potential challenges, ensuring a smooth and well-executed fair. Creativity and Innovation Professionals can infuse a school fair with creativity and innovation that may be challenging for a volunteer-based organisation to achieve. They bring fresh ideas and unique concepts to the event, creating an atmosphere that is visually appealing and engaging for attendees. From themed decorations to interactive games and entertainment, professionals can transform the fair into an immersive experience that transports participants to a world of wonder and excitement. Specialised Equipment and Resources Commissioning professionals for a school fair means gaining access to their specialised equipment and resources. Whether it's state-of-the-art sound systems, professional lighting, or engaging activity stations, professionals can provide the necessary infrastructure to create a dynamic and captivating environment. These resources may not be readily available to the PTA or teachers, making it difficult to achieve the same level of production value and atmosphere. Time and Efficiency Organising a school fair requires a significant amount of time and effort, which can place a strain on already busy PTA members and teachers. By commissioning professionals, the burden of planning and executing the fair is lifted, allowing volunteers to focus on other important tasks. Professionals have the experience and resources to efficiently manage the logistics of the event, freeing up the PTA and teachers to contribute in other valuable ways. Financial Potential and Long-Term Benefits While there may be a cost associated with commissioning professionals for a school fair, the financial potential and long-term benefits are worth considering. Professionals can attract a larger crowd with their expertise, innovative ideas, and captivating atmosphere. This increased attendance can lead to higher revenue generation, ultimately benefiting the school's fundraising efforts. Additionally, the presence of professionals can create a positive impression in the community, potentially attracting future attendees and supporters for future events. Conclusion Commissioning professionals to contribute their expertise and resources to a school fair can elevate the event to new heights, creating an unforgettable atmosphere and experience for all attendees. Their expertise, creativity, specialised equipment, and time-saving capabilities bring a level of professionalism that is challenging to achieve with a volunteer-based approach alone. While it's important to honour the hard work of the PTA and teachers, involving professionals can maximise the fair's potential for financial success, community engagement, and long-term benefits. By embracing the expertise of professionals, we can create school fairs that leave a lasting impact on attendees and strengthen the bond between the school and its community. For dates and prices, see our school fundraiser hire and candy floss and popcorn prices.

The wedding cake still does a job no other table can do. It is the photograph, the first thing the couple do together, and the slice guests take home. At the Spanish City and Newcastle Racecourse wedding fairs, the cake stand we keep seeing beside us is Vanilla Teas. Vanilla Teas is a Cullercoats cake business, run as Vanilla Teas Party Essentials. They design wedding cakes across Newcastle, Northumberland and Durham, with more than 30 flavours, tastings, and local delivery. Their flyer is the simple version: beautifully designed two-tier cakes. Ask Vanilla Teas directly for their prices. What the cake is actually for The custom is older than icing. In ancient Rome, guests broke a small loaf over the bride's head for good fortune. By medieval England it was a stack of sweet buns the couple tried to kiss over. Queen Victoria's white-iced cake in 1840 made the tiered cake the centre of the photographs, and it has stayed there. The tiers stood for two families joined, and a life built step by step White icing was once a sign the family could afford to be generous The first cut is the first small job the couple do together The top tier used to be saved for a christening. Many couples now keep it for the first anniversary Why Vanilla Teas fits a North East wedding They work from a photo or from what the couple describes, and they will talk through size so the cake matches the guest count and the budget. A tasting box lets the couple try six flavours at home. They can adapt recipes for gluten, dairy, nuts or egg, though they are clear that allergens are handled in the kitchen. A stand comes with the wedding cake. They also hire stands on their own if the couple already has a baker. If you liked the cake on their stand at Spanish City or the racecourse, start there. Tell them the venue, the date and how many people need a slice. Keep the cake. Add the queue. A good cake is a centrepiece. It is not a pudding for 120 people who have already had a meal. That is the gap Candy Floss Events fills. We spin candy floss fresh, in the wedding colours, and serve warm sweet and savoury popcorn for the rest of the evening. Guests are not limited to one portion. The cake stays the formal moment and the photograph Candy floss and popcorn give guests something between the speeches and the dancing No guest cap and no per-head charge on the night We set up, serve, and clear our own station For dates and prices, see our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire and candy floss and popcorn prices.

When it comes to making your event truly stand out, nothing beats the charm and delight of candy floss! This fluffy, colourful treat brings instant smiles and a nostalgic vibe that guests of all ages adore. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate gathering, or a community festival in North East England, adding candyfloss to your event is a guaranteed way to sprinkle some magic and fun. And the best part? You can easily hire candy floss machines to create that sweet atmosphere without any hassle! Why You Should Hire Candy floss Machines for Your Next Event Candy floss is more than just a sugary snack, it’s an experience! Imagine the soft, swirling clouds of pink, blue, or even purple candy floss spinning right before your guests’ eyes. It’s a feast for the senses and a fantastic way to keep everyone entertained. Here’s why hiring candyfloss machines is a brilliant idea: Instant Crowd-Pleaser: Candyfloss is loved by kids and adults alike. It’s a nostalgic treat that brings back happy memories and creates new ones. Eye-Catching and Fun: The colourful, fluffy candyfloss adds a vibrant visual element to your event décor. Easy to Serve: With a professional candyfloss machine, you can quickly serve fresh candyfloss throughout your event. Customisable Flavours and Colours: Many hire services offer a variety of flavours and colours to match your event theme perfectly. Affordable and Convenient: Hiring a machine is cost-effective and saves you the trouble of buying and maintaining equipment. Candyfloss machine creating fluffy pink candyfloss How to Choose the Perfect Candyfloss Machine Hire for Your Event Choosing the right candyfloss machine hire is key to ensuring your event runs smoothly and your guests have a fantastic time. Here are some practical tips to help you pick the best service: Check the Machine Quality: Look for machines that are reliable, easy to operate, and produce consistent candyfloss. Consider the Service Package: Some companies offer full-service options including setup, staffing, and cleanup. Decide what suits your needs. Flavour and Colour Options: Ask if you can customise the candyfloss to match your event’s colour scheme or theme. Capacity and Speed: Make sure the machine can handle the number of guests you expect without long wait times. Local Availability: Hiring from a local provider in North East England means faster delivery and support. By focusing on these factors, you’ll ensure your candy floss experience is smooth, sweet, and stress-free! Creating a Candy floss-Themed Event Experience Candyfloss isn’t just a treat – it’s a theme! You can build your entire event atmosphere around this delightful confection. Here’s how to create a candyfloss-themed event that your guests will rave about: Decorate with Pastels and Bright Colours: Use pinks, blues, purples, and whites to mimic the candyfloss palette. Candyfloss Bar: Set up a candyfloss station where guests can choose their favourite flavours and colours. Complementary Treats: Pair candyfloss with popcorn, fairy lights, and vintage-style signage for a nostalgic carnival feel. Photo Opportunities: Create a candyfloss backdrop or props for guests to snap fun photos. Interactive Fun: Hire staff to spin candyfloss on demand, making the experience interactive and engaging. This theme works wonderfully for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and community fairs alike! Tips for Hosting a Successful Event with Candy floss Machine Hire To make the most of your candyfloss machine hire, here are some actionable recommendations: Plan Your Space: Allocate a dedicated area for the candy floss machine that’s easy to access but doesn’t cause congestion. Inform Your Guests: Let guests know about the candy floss station through signage or announcements to build excitement. Safety First: Ensure the machine is operated by trained staff to avoid accidents and maintain hygiene. Keep Supplies Ready: Have plenty of sticks, cones, and napkins on hand for smooth service. Timing is Everything: Schedule candyfloss service during peak social times, like after speeches or during breaks, to maximise enjoyment. By following these tips, you’ll create a seamless and joyful candyfloss experience that everyone will remember! Sweeten Your Event with Professional Candyfloss Machine Hire If you want to add that extra sparkle to your event, I highly recommend exploring candyfloss machine hire. Professional providers (candyflossevents.com) in North East England offer top-quality machines and expert service that take the stress out of event planning. They bring the fun, the flavour, and the fantastic memories! Whether it’s a wedding, a corporate party, or a community festival, candyfloss is the perfect way to elevate the atmosphere. It’s colourful, delicious, and irresistibly fun. Plus, with professional hire, you get all the benefits without any of the fuss. Candyfloss machine setup at an outdoor wedding Make Your Event Unforgettable with Candyfloss Magic There’s something truly special about candy floss that turns ordinary events into extraordinary celebrations. It’s a simple addition that brings joy, colour, and a touch of nostalgia. By hiring candyfloss machines, you’re not just offering a treat – you’re creating an experience that guests will talk about long after the event ends. So why wait? Bring the magic of candy floss to your next event and watch the smiles grow! With the right machine hire, your celebration will be sweeter, brighter, and more memorable than ever before. Let’s make your event the talk of North East England with candy floss fun that everyone will love! Candyflossevents.com for all your candy floss needs!Check us out on social media instagram.com/candy_floss_events Email info@candyflossevents.com to get more infomation about how we can help! For dates and prices, see our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire and candy floss and popcorn prices.

We met James Hutchison of Tasker & Shaw at a wedding fair, and he was one of the most interesting people on the floor. He talks about cloth, fit and how a couple actually wants to feel in the photographs, not just what is fashionable this season. That conversation is why this post exists. A well-cut suit or tuxedo and a proper reception go together. Tasker & Shaw dress the wedding party. Candy Floss Events looks after the part guests remember once the formal photos are done: freshly spun candy floss and warm popcorn, served all evening with no guest cap. Suit or tuxedo: the short answer A suit and a tuxedo are not the same thing. A suit is a jacket and trousers cut from the same cloth, with matching lapels and no satin stripe. A tuxedo is evening formalwear, usually black or midnight blue, with satin or grosgrain on the lapels and a stripe down the trouser leg. It is worn with a bow tie, and often a waistcoat or cummerbund. When a suit is the right choice Daytime, garden, barn and country-house weddings Cocktail or semi-formal dress codes Couples who want something they can wear again A sharper look without full black tie When a tuxedo is the right choice The invitation says black tie An evening ceremony or reception, especially after 6pm Ballrooms, hotels and more formal venues You want the classic evening look in the photographs If the dress code is unclear, ask the couple or check the wedding website. It is better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed, but a tuxedo at a relaxed afternoon wedding can look out of place. James's point, and it is a good one, is that the fit matters more than the label. A suit that is made for the person will always look better than a hired tuxedo that does not. Why we rate Tasker & Shaw Tasker & Shaw is James Hutchison's made-to-measure tailoring studio in Carlisle, with clients well beyond Cumbria. He works with men and women, adjusts the pattern to the person, and lets them choose the cloth and details. At a wedding fair that stands out. Most stands talk about packages. James talks about how someone will feel when they put the jacket on. If you are still deciding between a suit and a tuxedo, talk to him. Tell him the venue, the time of day and the dress code. He will steer you properly. What we add once the suits are sorted The clothes set the tone. The food queue sets the mood. At Candy Floss Events we spin candy floss fresh and serve warm popcorn for weddings across Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and the wider North East. Guests are not handed a token for one portion. If they come back, they get another. Live candy floss in wedding colours, spun in front of guests Sweet and savoury popcorn, kept warm A supplier who turns up, sets up and stays for the booking No guest cap and no per-head charge on the night It is the same idea as good tailoring. Do one thing properly, and let the couple enjoy the day instead of managing it. For dates and prices, see our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire and candy floss and popcorn prices.

If you caught us at the recent wedding fair, you already know how much we love chatting all things weddings—and of course, handing out sweet treats to excited couples! While we were working the event, we got to catch up with our long-time friend and absolute favorite celebrant, the wonderful Gemma Jay (North East Celebrant). Having worked alongside Gemma at countless weddings over the years, we know firsthand just how incredible she is at what she does. Whenever we see Gemma’s name on the wedding itinerary, we know the ceremony is going to be full of warmth, laughter, and real heart. During our catch-up, Gemma was telling us all about her Sand Art Ceremonies, and it reminded us why our team at Candy Floss Events loves working with her so much—we both believe weddings should be fun, interactive, and completely personal! What is a Sand Art Ceremony? During the vows, Gemma has the couple—and often their kids or close family members—pour different colored sands from individual jars into one central glass vessel. As the sand streams in, it creates a gorgeous, multi-layered piece of art. The meaning behind it is simple: once those grains of sand are blended together, they can never be separated back into their original jars. It’s an interactive, visual moment that guests genuinely love watching, and the couple gets a permanent keepsake to display in their home forever. Bringing That Same Interactive Magic to Your Reception At Candy Floss Events, our goal is to take that same joyous, personal energy Gemma builds during your ceremony and roll it straight into your reception! Whether you hire our vintage candy floss machines or warm, fresh popcorn carts, we bring interactive sweet treats right to your guests. After Gemma wraps up a beautiful service, guests are usually ready to celebrate, mingle, and have fun while photo sessions get underway. That’s where we come in. Our live candy floss spinning and fresh popcorn give your guests a memorable, nostalgic experience that keeps the energy high all afternoon. Having teamed up with Gemma for so long, we’ve seen how these custom touches work together to transform a standard wedding into an unforgettable party: Keeping the Kids (and Adults!) Entertained: Gemma involves children during the ceremony with sand blending, and we keep them smiling at the reception with freshly spun candy floss and warm popcorn. Creating Picture-Perfect Moments: From the swirling colors of the sand ritual to our stylish popcorn carts and fluffy pink candy floss, your guests will have their phones out capturing every detail. Tailored Entirely to You: Whether it’s matching sand colors or tweaking our cart setups to fit your venue’s theme, we’re all about making your day feel 100% like you. We are so lucky to work alongside such talented, genuine people like Gemma in the North East wedding scene. When you surround yourself with suppliers who love what they do, planning your big day becomes an absolute breeze! Ready to Add Some Sweet Fun to Your Wedding? Dates for the upcoming wedding season are filling up fast! If you want to bring live, interactive candy floss and fresh popcorn hire to your venue, check our availability and secure your date today. For dates and prices, see our wedding candy floss and popcorn hire and candy floss and popcorn prices.

Branded candy floss is one of the easiest ways to get students to stop, stay and talk to you. Freshers Week is the busiest week of the year for students, brands and shopping centres, and free sweet treats work very well. Live candy floss and popcorn get attention, draw a crowd and make great photos for social media. What we do We run live candy floss and popcorn stalls for student nights, Freshers events, campus promotions and shopping centre activations. A professional attendant makes everything fresh on the spot. Students see it and smell it, and they queue for it. Find out more about our university events and corporate events, or see our full candy floss and popcorn hire. Why brands and centres book us Freshly made throughout your booking. One clear quote, not a fee per portion, so your budget stays predictable however busy it gets. Brand-friendly. Bring your own branding, such as cones, tubs or signage, and we run the stall and make the product. Safe and insured. We carry full risk assessments and a 5-star food hygiene rating, and we're fully insured with public liability insurance, so centre managers and venue teams can approve us quickly. Experienced. We’ve been trading since 2003. Where we’ve worked We’ve worked at Metrocentre, Eldon Square, The Bridges and Cleveland Centre across the North East. We’ve also run events in Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham and Edinburgh, so we can travel for national campaigns and tours. Ideas for your event A sponsored candy floss stall at a student shopping night Branded popcorn giveaways on campus during Freshers Week A free treat for anyone who signs up, follows your social account or visits your store A stall in a shopping centre to bring student footfall to your shop Book early for Freshers Week 2027 Freshers Week falls in the same few weeks every autumn, so dates are in demand. If you are planning a campaign, student night or campus promotion for Freshers 2027, get in touch early so we can plan the stall, branding and staffing with you well ahead of time. Get a quote We cover Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, Teesside and the rest of the North East, and we travel nationally. Call 07870262228 or message us on WhatsApp, or use the quote form on our contact page. Tell us your date, venue and expected numbers, and we’ll come back to you quickly.