Party Chest

Party Chest: themed party experience hire in the UK

Party Chest presents itself as a party hire and supplies company operating in the UK. Its main offering consists of themed experiences delivered in a ready-to-use box, so that customers do not have to worry about last-minute shopping or complicated setups. The company describes itself as "The Original Party Company" and states that it has catered to 100,755 guests through its hire experiences.

Hire experiences for different ages and types of celebration

The hire catalogue includes a wide variety of themed experiences. Among the most notable are LEGO, Nerf, cinema, disco, DUPLO-themed, festival LED wristbands, funfair, garden games, karaoke, football, mini golf, silent disco, railway track, retro gaming and sensory experiences. These offerings are aimed at both children's and teenagers' birthdays as well as adult celebrations, and the company states that it also serves schools, clubs, local councils, churches, events and businesses across the country.

Equipment and accessories hire

In addition to the experiences, Party Chest hires out individual equipment. The range includes games, lighting and special effects, sound equipment, smoke and bubble machines, mascot costumes, as well as bar and catering equipment. The website shows specific examples such as a disco LED light bar system, moving head lights, 400 W PA speakers, smoke machine, bubble machine, giant inflatable games, skill games, projectors and screens, and a variety of mascot costumes.

Party supplies, fancy dress and gifts for sale

The company also sells products through its website. The shopping categories cover party supplies (balloons, banners and bunting, decorations, candles, cake accessories, photo backdrops, party bags, tableware), adult and children's costumes, fancy dress accessories, face paint and wigs, as well as event equipment such as furniture, tents, gazebos, signage, artificial plants and catering and BBQ equipment. In the audio and visual section, karaoke equipment, stage lighting, portable PA systems, effect machines and fluids, and cables and connectors are available. The gifts section includes a wide range of personalised gifts for different occasions: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, retirement, Halloween, hen and stag parties, and photo upload gifts, among others.

How the hire service works

The booking process is done online: the customer chooses the experience, selects the delivery date and confirms the booking. Deliveries for weekend parties take place on Thursdays, and collection is on the following Monday. Transport is handled by DPD. All hire experiences include a four-night period and free return delivery to mainland UK addresses. The company offers free UK mainland delivery on orders over £45.

Mobile app and recognition

Party Chest has a free mobile app that allows users to create to-do lists, manage guests, save ideas, stream music during the hire, shop for products and track orders, as well as access exclusive promotions. The company was a finalist in three categories at the Wyre Business Awards 2025, according to its own communication.