16/06/2026
I’ve been running this business since 2021 and like most small businesses it’s been built on a lot of hard work, long days, sacrifice and more Pepsi Max and caramel lattes than I’d care to admit. Along the way it’s also brought some amazing opportunities and introduced me to some wonderful people.
One thing I’ve learnt is that the part everyone sees is actually the easiest part. The setup is the fun bit. What people don’t see are the hours spent cleaning, maintaining equipment, answering enquiries, planning routes, loading the van, unloading the van, travelling, packing away and then hanging around waiting to collect everything again. What looks like a few hours at a party can easily take over your whole day.
I completely understand why people see a business doing well and want to start something similar themselves and honestly there’s room for everyone. I’m always happy to help and my inbox is open to anyone who wants advice or has questions.
What experience has taught me though is that being busy and being profitable aren’t always the same thing. It’s easy to think that cheaper prices mean more bookings but if you’re not accounting for all the hours behind the scenes you can end up paying yourself in stress and fuel receipts. A sustainable business isn’t built on what happens at the party, it’s built on everything that happens before and after it too.
If someone pops up tomorrow offering the same setup for £50, fair play to them. I’ve just learnt over the years that fuel receipts, insurance bills, accountant fees, storage costs and all those unseen hours don’t magically disappear. The party might last a few hours, but running the business is very much a full-time job. 😂
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported my business since 2021. Every booking, recommendation and kind word means more than you know. 🤍
