The CopyCat Party Company
ENTRY
from £55
WHERE
Barnsley
What it’s like
A party entertainer service that brings character visits, face painting, discos and gameshow parties to your own venue in and around Barnsley.
You book the entertainment, they turn up and run the party. A character greeting is thirty minutes for £70 or an hour for £90, and there's a proper Gameshow Party package at £280 with games pitched at everyone in the room, not just the birthday child. Face painting, glitter tattoos and a glitter and hair bar are all on the list too, plus discos with a DJ and host if you want the whole thing run for you rather than just topped up.
Worth knowing before you fall for a specific character: the mascot costumes don't allow talking, so if your child is expecting a chatty Elsa, set expectations. A handler comes along with any lone mascot booking to help things along, which takes the edge off the silence.
They ask for allergy information from every family, even if you haven't booked face painting, because the party favours include things like bubbles and stickers rather than anything edible. Sensible given how easily a rubber bouncy ball prize can catch someone out.
Booking needs sorting well ahead. They recommend three months' notice minimum, though deposits can be taken up to a year out if you want to spread the cost. It's £10 per service or £50 for a full party package, non-refundable. Traditional parties don't have a cap on numbers, but themed and tailored ones do, with extra guests costing more, so check the headcount before you commit to a theme. Around Christmas the Green Grump visits are popular and slots run out fast, with the 15-minute visit at £55 (£65 on Christmas Eve itself) or £70 for half an hour.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Deposits: £10 per service or £50 for party packages
- Bookings outside the Barnsley area may carry a travel or fuel charge
- Christmas Green Grump visits have limited slots, so book those especially early
- Deposits are non-refundable, so be sure of your date before paying
- Extra guests on themed parties cost more, so confirm numbers before booking
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
A character greeting is £70 for half an hour or £90 for an hour. The Gameshow Party package is £280, and Christmas Green Grump visits start at £55 for 15 minutes.
How far ahead do we need to book?
At least three months is what they recommend, though you can pay a deposit up to a year in advance if you want to spread the cost. Popular dates and Christmas slots do fill up early.
What deposit do you need?
£10 per service, or £50 for a full party package. It's non-refundable.
Is there a limit on how many children can come?
Traditional parties have no minimum or maximum. Themed and tailored parties do have a cap, though you can add extra guests for an additional cost.
Do the characters talk?
No, the mascot costumes don't allow it. A handler comes along on lone mascot bookings to help with movement and to bridge communication with your child.
What prizes do kids get?
Small favours like bubbles and stickers rather than sweets, since they don't offer edible prizes because of allergy concerns. You can supply your own edible treats and they'll hand them out for you.
Do you need to know about allergies?
Even if you haven't booked face painting or the glitter bar. It helps them avoid bringing anything, even a prize, that could cause a reaction.
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