Since 1977 — planned from a studio five minutes from the Richmond gate.
Richmond has been home for us longer than most of its current residents. Our studio sits in SW14, a short drive over Chiswick Bridge or up through Sheen, and we’ve spent nearly five decades planning birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, milestone anniversaries and summer garden parties for families across the borough — from the terraced streets below the Hill to the houses that back onto the Park.
The Richmond brief, roughly translated
Families here tend to want the same three things from a party. The first is polish without pomp — a Saturday afternoon that feels effortless, not theatrical. The second is that the children actually have fun, which is a surprisingly low bar that most planners fail to clear. The third is that nothing goes wrong in front of the other parents, because Richmond is a small world and people talk. We’ve been on the receiving end of those conversations for long enough to know that discretion is the most underrated luxury there is.
Venues and settings we know well
The practical reality of planning in Richmond is that the best settings are often the ones you already have. Most of our local parties happen at home — in the Edwardian villas off Sheen Road, the Georgian terraces on Richmond Hill, the riverside flats near Water Lane, and the family houses tucked behind Richmond Green. Gardens are the unsung heroes of the TW9 and TW10 party scene; we’ve built pirate islands, fairy forests and full Hollywood red carpets in back gardens that parents swore were too small.
For larger events, we’ve worked with families using Richmond Park for outdoor treasure hunts (with the right permissions), the private rooms at Petersham Nurseries for grown-up milestones, the terrace at the top of Richmond Hill for sunset celebrations, and Ham House for genuinely show-stopping weekends. If you’re looking at a venue and want an honest view on whether it’ll work for your event, we’ll tell you — before you put down a deposit.
What a Richmond party actually costs
Most of the children’s parties we plan in Richmond come in between £1,000 and £3,500, depending on guest numbers, theming and catering. A one-hour Tiny Tots Discovery Party for under-threes starts at £300. A full afternoon with bespoke theming, two theatre-trained entertainers, catering, styling and a pack-down team is typically £2,500 to £3,500. Garden parties at Richmond Park or Ham House, milestone adult events and marquee weekends run higher. We quote honestly at the first conversation and we don’t change the number later.
Why your neighbours already use us
Because our entertainers are DBS-checked and trained, not gig-economy face-painters. Because we’ve run parties for four generations of the same Richmond families — grandparents who booked us in the 1980s now have grandchildren who do. Because our office is a ten-minute drive, not a call centre. And because when a marquee pole snapped in a storm in 2019, we still got the party started on time.
Plan your Richmond event
Or call 020 8392 0860, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.30. A human answers.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice do you need for a Richmond party?
Four to eight weeks is ideal, especially for summer Saturdays when Richmond Park and Ham House get booked up. We regularly take shorter-notice briefs too — call us and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can do it.
Do you cover areas near Richmond?
Yes — Barnes, Chiswick, Kew, East Sheen, Twickenham, St Margarets, Ham and Petersham are all within our usual catchment, handled from the same SW14 studio.
Can you run a party in Richmond Park?
Yes. The Royal Parks allow organised events with the right permissions — we handle the application process, liaise with the park authorities, and plan the event around the specific rules for the chosen area.
What does a typical home party in Richmond include?
For a children’s party: two theatre-trained entertainers, a bespoke theme, catering, styling, setup and a pack-down team. For teens and adults: DJ or band options, bar service, catering, styling, staff and weather contingency if outdoors.
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