Popcorn is the second half of the fairground food pair - the
one that carries across a field alongside the candy floss. Our
cart comes with a member of staff for up to three hours, serving
in bags or cinema-style boxes, and the hire includes up to 150
portions.
The cart is a red flight-case unit with a neon POPCORN sign
on the front and the machine visible behind the glass. It sets
up on a serving table under a gazebo where there's no existing
pitch, and it reads as a proper fairground cart rather than a
catering unit.
Sweet popcorn comes as standard - freshly popped on the cart,
not pre-bagged from a factory. Salted is available by prior
arrangement; tell us on booking which you want. For bigger crowds,
extra portions run at £150 per 200 small bags.
Sweet popcorn comes as standard, freshly popped on the cart rather than pre-bagged. Salted is available by prior arrangement - tell us on booking.
Red Flight-Case Cart
A red flight-case unit with a neon POPCORN sign and the machine visible behind the glass - reads as a proper fairground cart rather than a catering unit.
Staffed Throughout
One of our team runs the cart for up to three hours, serving in bags or cinema-style boxes. Longer hours price with the booking.
Fundraiser-Friendly
Like the candy floss, you can charge per portion. It's a regular at school fairs and charity fundraisers where the stall earns its pitch back.
Extra Stock Available
For bigger crowds, extra portions run at £150 per 200 small bags. An illuminated popcorn sign is also available as an add-on - ask for the options.
£5m Public Liability
Five million pounds of public liability insurance on every booking, with the risk assessments and method statements a council or venue procurement team will ask for.
What's included
The popcorn machine and cart with the neon POPCORN sign
Up to 150 portions, served in bags or cinema-style boxes
Sweet popcorn as standard (salted by prior arrangement)
A member of our team for up to three hours
The gazebo and serving table where needed
Delivery, setup and collection by our own team
£5m public liability insurance as standard
Extra portions run at £150 per 200 small bags. The illuminated
popcorn sign is an optional add-on. Longer staffing hours and
custom branding are quoted separately.
Tell us the event date, postcode, expected numbers and whether
there's power on site, and we'll check the practical details
before quoting.
The cart needs a 13amp socket within 25m, or a 5kva generator
where there's no mains. It goes out to everything this site is
about - school fairs, fetes, works family fun days, town-centre
weekends and Christmas markets.
It pairs naturally with the
candy floss machine - the two
smells together are what make a field read as a fair. Set them
side by side and the row draws people in before they've decided
they're hungry.
Gallery
The red popcorn cart with a vendor serving freshly popped popcorn in striped bags
The red flight-case cart with its glowing neon POPCORN sign and the machine behind the glass
Inside the popcorn machine, with a mound of freshly popped sweet popcorn
Retro red and white striped popcorn bags on the serving counter, ready to fill
The popcorn cart set up at an indoor school event
The serving setup with bags laid out and the cart ready for the queue
Common Questions
How much does popcorn cart hire cost?
It's priced with the event rather than from a fixed list price. The hire includes up to 150 portions, a member of staff for three hours, the cart and the gazebo. Extra portions run at £150 per 200 small bags. Send the date and numbers and we'll come back with a figure.
Is it sweet or salted popcorn?
Sweet comes as standard, freshly popped on the cart. Salted is available by prior arrangement - tell us which you want when you book.
How many portions are included?
Up to 150 portions come with the hire, served in bags or cinema-style boxes. For bigger crowds, extra portions run at £150 per 200 small bags.
Does it need power?
It needs a 13amp socket within 25m of the setup point. Where there's no mains, we can supply a generator - the popcorn machine needs a minimum 5kva.
Is it staffed?
Yes - one of our team runs the cart for up to three hours, included in the hire. Longer hours are priced with the booking.
Tell us the date, postcode, expected numbers and whether
there's power on site. If it's part of a wider funfair, mention
it and we'll price the package together. Prefer to chat? Call
0845 468 0590.
