Packaway Parties Reviews 173

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 25 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, highlighting the well-thought-out games, age-appropriate content, and the comprehensive nature of the party boxes, which often include decorations, props, and even party plans. Many people appreciate the convenience of having everything needed for a fun event delivered, making party planning stress-free. The staff and service also receive high marks, with reviewers commending the excellent communication and helpfulness, especially in the lead-up to events. Some people noted that while the packages are generally fantastic, certain games might not always engage all children, particularly in older age groups, and that some activities might be skipped due to time constraints or children's preferences.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service. Made hosting a party so much easier and stress-free which is quite something when 12 children are running around your house! So much in the box and the games were very... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an amazing Harry Potter themed party for my daughter's 8th birthday. The party box arrived two days before the event giving us ample time to prepare and contained everything we needed to host a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I hired the Pokemon party for my 8 year olds birthday. Major plus points was having a party plan and structure which included timings. Kids absolutely loved collecting stars after each activity for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a great idea! We had the Harry Potter party package which was brilliant. You literally have everything needed to keep the children entertained, plus more than enough decorations. The folder with... See more


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  1. Children's Party Service

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Kids party hire packages with FREE UK DELIVERY from Packaway Parties. Kids birthday party ideas in a range of cool children's party themes. The perfect eco-friendly party hire company for unique kids parties with decorations, costumes, games, party plan, invitations, party bags, tableware, sweet shops and more.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

173 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic idea!

What a fantastic idea! Liz helped me create a brilliant Willy Wonka themed party for my son’s 5th birthday! We had the party in a generic church hall but it was transformed with the wonderful decorations! The kids loved the party bags with the chocolate bar concealing a golden ticket - pack away parties made it a really special themed event and Liz was also quick to respond and received & sending back all the party prep was hassle free and easy! Would definitely recommend!

June 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great party

Liz was lovely to liaise with, so helpful and organised. The party box was great, with loads of props and decorations. The games were fantastic too and took lots of the stress away from party planning!

June 24, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry Potter party: Lots of fun, and well organised

This was a unique and special party that we’ll remember for years to come! Communcation with “Packaway Parties” was smooth, efficient and personal. I couldn’t believe that all the things we got to hire and keep all fitted into a single box! It was all so well organised and thought through. The level of detail was impressive! The party did require prepping, but the 2-days given for that was more than sufficinet. My son enjoyed his Harry Potter party so much, and I’m hearing his friends did too. It was a great way to get to know his friends and have fun. Elements of it was quite magic! Would definitely recommend “Packaway Parties”.

June 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magical Harry Potter party

Such a fantastic party! All the kids (age 5-8) loved it! The instructions were clear and everything ran to time as per the schedule.

The decorations and props were good quality and games were imaginative and fun. The magic of Hogwarts was recreated in our home!

The courier service was straight forward.

The whole experience was brilliant and I would recommend to anyone.

Only thing to note is that it is quite time consuming to prepare for eg get your head round the activities and put up the decorations etc. It also requires a lot of input on the day but this is part of the fun! Just make sure you have enough help/support around to facilitate it.

June 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantasic party pack to guarantee fun, ease, and sustainability.

The Harry Potter party pack was absolutely fantastic. I was concerned that it might be a bit young for children aged 9 and 10. However, I could not have been more wrong! The children all loved it and said it was the best party they had ever been to!

The pack contained so much and was very impressive. There were so many decorations that we couldn't use them all! The games were great fun and props were fantastic. The pack contains full and very clear details about how to play the games, as well as timings and a suggested schedule.

The courier arrangments were also brilliant and the whole process was complete seamless. I love the eco side of this and the reduction in waste from reusing items. The whole process was absolutely brilliant and I would definitely recommend!

June 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant find for a Lego party!

A brilliant find and so glad I chose to use Packaway parties for my sons birthday. We hired the Lego party and all the children had lots of fun. The organisation was very easy given that Liz had written out comprehensive instructions and everything was clearly labelled. Delivery and collection of the party box was really easy. There was a good range of games, we substituted in our own pass the parcel game for one. Tons of decorations and excellent props to use, it saved me so much time it was well worth it and justified the cost. Excellent communication from Liz too when enquiring. Thank you!

May 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The kids LOVED it

The kids LOVED it! So creatively planned and every little attention to detail was excellent. My son was so excited to decorate and could hardly contain himself. The sweet store was brilliant. They loved the parachute and obstacle course games and the party bags were excellent. Perfect for a fun filled, relaxed, stress free event- very reasonably priced for all the amazing stuff you get and all flawless with delivery, couriers etc- what a wonderful business and I would thoroughly recommend

May 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a fabulous party package

My daughters party was absolutely fabulous and the children all had so much fun!  We couldn't have done it without the party pack. 

The pack contained way more than I expected and we was very excited to get everything set up.  We were lucky enough to hold it in the garden which gave us lots of rooms for the games.

My sister is also a massive Harry Potter fan and really enjoyed running all the games, we improvised a little as some of the games took a little longer and we found it easier to just go with the flow. 

We found the pack extremely helpful as it explained everything so well, and I would say it was definitely worth the money we paid. All of the signs and banners were great and really got the children's imagination going. 

Everything went smoothly and was easy to do , Liz was extremely helpful and efficient throughout.

May 7, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pokemon Party

My son and his friends loved the Pokemon party. It was very easy to run and the games were simple. It was all packed so well and easy to pack away. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for an easy party to have at home. Glowing reviews from all the kids!

May 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very glad I found Packaway Parties...

Very glad I found Packaway Parties... saved me loads of time and brainpower with a really comprehensive and fun package. So comprehensive I couldn't fit all the activities in. Liz was very pleasant and great at keeping in touch too. Thanks!

May 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing! I had so many compliments on the decorations, games and treats from children and parents alike. Communications from the company was incredibly supportive throughout. Would 100% recommend.

May 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry Potter fun!

I am so glad we used Packaway parties!!! Our daughter requested a Harry Potter party and I had no idea where to start, luckily came across packaway parties and loved the idea!! The decorations were fabulous, games were fun and the costumes provided just finished it all off! We have made new potter fans as so e friends loved it all but hadnt watched or read Harry Potter.
I love that the items get reused, as usual would spend so much on decorations only to throw them away, which is so wasteful- I love this whole idea and have already recommended to friends.
They made everything so easy and were really helpful and friendly when arranging everything, thank you packaway parties for making my daughters birthday just magical!

April 23, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magical Harry Potter Party

Our overall experience with packaway parties was excellent. When my daughter announced that she would like a Harry Potter party for her birthday I didn't have a clue how to put it together for her without it costing a bomb and spending hours sourcing games and decorations. Using packaway parties was SO easy and worth every penny. Liz was fantastic at communicating the whole way through and everything was super organised. My daughter and her friends had a wonderful fun afternoon, I would definitely use again.

April 16, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magical Harry Potter Packaway…

We hired the Harry Potter Packaway Party and my 7yo daughter had a great time. Plenty of games, ideas and easy to follow instructions. We added in some of our own ideas such as a potion making class too. I would definitely recommend Packaway Parties. Easy to order and arrived in a secure box on time.

April 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

Thank you for the lovely decorations, Lego supplies and prizes included in our packaway parties box. Communication was amazing and I had a clear email explaining exactly what I was going to have in the box.
The plan was also great which meant planning the party was nice and easy.
Thanks again, great experience using packaway parties!

March 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Harry Potter party

We really enjoyed putting on this Harry Potter party for our daughter’s 10th birthday. She and her friends had a great time, the games were excellent, the instructions really clear and it was all extremely well organised which meant the children had a great time!

March 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Without a doubt the most stress-free…

Without a doubt the most stress-free party I've run. My daughter and her friends absolutely loved all the activities and games. It arrived really well organised with easy to understand and clear instructions. My daughter found the arrival of the crate and going through the contents as exciting as the party. Would recommend.

March 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 5year old had the Harry Potter party…

My 5year old had the Harry Potter party package, which was just so good. Way exceeded my expectations, and I loved all the range of games included. The Honeydukes sweetshop was also a massive hit. Liz was very helpful as well. Would 100% recommend. Thank you!!

March 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most amazing Harry Potter party any…

The most amazing Harry Potter party any 9 year old could wish for! Honestly, I could not believe my luck when I stumbled across Packaway Parties. My daughter had asked for a Harry Potter party, and I was so disorganised I had left it to only a few weeks before. I started searching for party ideas, and realised that it would cost a fortune and take more time than I had to organise. That's when I found Packaway Parties. The sigh of relief when our party date was available. And the whole thing was mind-blowingly awesome! I cannot explain the attention to detail in the package from Liz. Everything you could ever want - costumes (even for the grown ups), decorations, signs, ready made party games (with prizes). We also upgraded and had the deluxe package with the sweet shop. We really had very little to do other than provide the party food and read the party plan. The kids had the best time - the party went down so well, they still talk about it now over a month on. Packaway Parties took all of the stress and hard work out of hosting a party at home. The delivery / collection was so efficient. I am eternally grateful to Liz, and I really would recommend this to anyone wanting to have a fabulous party but without any of the hassle.

January 28, 2023
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