Want to make a party feel like a fair? Skip the fancy catering — a concession machine does it for a fraction of the cost and twice the delight. Here's everything a first-time host needs to know.

The three crowd-pleasers

Our most-booked concession machines each bring their own kind of magic:

  • Popcorn: the timeless smell-it-from-the-driveway classic. A single machine easily serves around 50 buttery bags.
  • Snow cones: shaved ice plus a splash of syrup — the ultimate summer cooldown, with flavors kids love to choose themselves.
  • Cotton candy: pure spun-sugar spectacle. Watching the floss form is half the fun.

How many servings do you need?

Each machine comes stocked with supplies for roughly 50 servings, which covers most backyard parties comfortably. Expecting a bigger crowd or an all-day event? Add a refill supply pack when you book and you'll never run short.

Are they easy to use?

Very. Every machine plugs into a standard outlet, and we show you exactly how to run it at drop-off. Most parents have it going in a couple of minutes. A few tips:

  1. Set the machine on a sturdy table near an outlet — a small footprint is all you need.
  2. Keep it out of direct wind for cotton candy, so the floss catches cleanly.
  3. Station an adult nearby for the first batch; after that the kids will line right up.

What's included

Your rental comes with the essentials to get started — kernels and oil and bags for popcorn, cups and flavored syrup for snow cones, sugar floss and cones for cotton candy. It's genuinely plug-and-play.

Mix, match, and save

The real fun starts when you bundle. Our Sweet Treats Trio pairs all three machines for the full carnival effect, and you can roll a concession machine into any bounce house order for one easy delivery. Pairing a treat station with an inflatable is the classic combo that makes a party feel complete.

Which one should you pick?

For a summer party, lead with snow cones. For a movie night or fall event, popcorn is unbeatable. For pure wow-factor at a birthday, cotton candy steals the show. Can't choose? That's exactly what the trio is for.

Ready to add a little carnival to your celebration? Get a free quote and we'll bundle it all into one simple delivery.