How Much Does Side Stall Hire Cost? What Affects the Price

When people ask what side stall hire costs, the honest answer is that it depends on what you book. A single Hook a Duck at a garden party is a very different job from six stalls with staff across a two-day show. Rather than quoting a figure that might not match your event, this article walks through the things that actually move the price, so you can plan a budget and know where to look for live numbers.

Where to find live side stall hire prices

Every stall on our site has its own page with a live price. For example, you can see current figures on the Hook a Duck page or the Coconut Shy page. The availability checker then gives you a price for the number of days you need, so you are not guessing.

Use those as your starting point, then think about the factors below.

1. How many stalls you book

The biggest single factor is simply the number of stalls. Each one is a separate game with its own kit and prizes, so two stalls cost more than one. That said, more stalls means shorter queues, more variety and a fuller look, which matters if you want a real funfair feel rather than a single game in a corner.

A useful way to decide is to start with the experience you want. One or two stalls work as a fun extra at a party. With three to five, it begins to look like a mini fairground. Beyond that, you are building a feature area that can anchor a fun day or festival.

2. How many days you need them

Single-day events are the most common, but plenty of shows, fêtes and exhibitions run across a weekend or longer. The availability checker prices by the number of days, so put in your real dates and you will see the figure for that length of hire.

If your event has a set-up day and a show day, mention it when you enquire so the timings are clear from the start.

3. Where your event is

Delivery, set-up and collection are carried out by our team. We cover the whole UK, and the location of your venue, along with how easy it is to reach, is part of planning the job. Tight city centre access, long carries from the vehicle to the setting-up point or upper floors all take extra time, so share those details early. You can check our areas page to see coverage.

4. Whether you want an attendant

You can run the stalls yourself or ask for an attendant. Having staff on a stall is an added service, so it does affect the overall cost. In return you get someone who knows the game, manages the queue, hands out prizes fairly and keeps the stall tidy.

It is often worth it for corporate events, where your own team should be hosting rather than collecting hoops, and for busy public events where a stall can draw a constant line.

5. Extra prizes

Each stall includes 50 prizes. For many private parties that is plenty. For a long open day or a public event with steady footfall, you may get through them faster than you expect. Adding more prizes is simple and avoids the awkward moment when a child wins and the box is empty.

A rough way to judge it: think about how many people are likely to play each stall over the day, and how generous you want the winning rules to be.

6. Themed or branded stalls

Our Halloween and Christmas stalls come with themed dressing and prizes, and they are in demand in October and December, so book them early. If you want a stall or High Striker wrapped in your own logo and artwork, that is a custom branded side stall and involves design and production work, which is reflected in the price. Branded stalls suit brand activations, exhibitions and staff events where the game needs to carry a message.

Ways to get the best value

• Book early, especially for summer weekends and the run-up to Halloween and Christmas.
• Choose games with different appeal rather than near duplicates, so every stall earns its place.
• Be accurate about access so the team arrives prepared and set-up runs smoothly.
• Decide on attendants per stall. You might staff the busiest games and run the quieter ones yourself.
• Think about prize volume before the day, not during it.

What you get for the price

It helps to compare like with like. Every booking includes the stall, the full game kit, 50 prizes, delivery, set-up and collection, and is covered by £5M public liability insurance. Most stalls need no power, and each needs roughly a 6ft x 12ft space, so there are few hidden extras on the venue side either.

Next steps

Shortlist your stalls, check the live prices on each page, then run your dates through the availability checker. If you want a combined figure for several stalls, attendants or extra prizes, send us your details and we will put it together for you.