Emporium Party Shop is part of the Emporium Parties Group.

Emporium Parties was established in 1999 in Kent by Karen & her Husband Mark, with a small retail outlet in Kent. In 2000 they started a childrens entertainment service on the same site, offering girls makeover parties to girls aged 8 - 11yrs.

Due to the immediate success of the entertainments parties and the birth of Karen's second child she invited Vicky a long term friend to join the business and help the company grow.

In 2004 Emporium Parties changed direction and decided to go mobile offering parents all over Kent their entertainment service, increasing the party and age ranges.

Due to the continued success they launced Emporium parties Sussex in 2006 with Karen's brother running the parties in East & West Sussex.

Due to the high volume of requests Karen decided to offer her customers a more complete party service, by launchin Emporium Party shop in 2007.

We are now pleased to be able to offer our customers a one stop party shop from party decorations, tableware, pre filled party bags, catering and entertainment. Leaving parents to actually enjoy the party.

If you would like any information of any of our services please email or telephone us.
We are proud of our customer service and are happy to assist you in creating a special memory for them to cherish for ever, after all Birthdays are a special day.

We are a small business and we are proud that the person who replies to your email or answer your phone call, will probably be the same person who packsyour parcel and entertains your children. Offering you a truly personal proffesional touch.

We look forward to hearing from and helping you ensure your child has a party to remember.

 As featured in the Family Circle Magazine...

Family Circle March 2006

Towards the end of 2005, Family Circle Magazine (IPC Media) contacted us and asked if we would be willing to 'tell our story'.  We were invited to a London studio for a makeover and photo shoot.  The whole day was most memorable and thoroughly enjoyed by both of us.

To read the featured article click on the picture!

Apart from the parties themselves, Emporium Parties have been involved with various projects, all of which somewhere along the line involve children.  Listed below are details of some of things Emporium Parties have been involved with.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Sept 2004  

Pop star KYM MARSH and Emporium Parties were invited to Great Ormond Street Hospital for the hospitals 'Miffy' ward launch party.  Emporium Parties donated their time to provide hairbraiding and face painting for the children.  http://www.gosh.org/news/2004/miffy-opening.html

Dogs Trust Charity - Chestfield,  Nr Whitstable Fun Day 2005

Emporium Parties took part in last years Fun Day event.  Despite the windy weather, a great time was had by all and have been invited again for this years event

Carnivals

We have taken part in the Folkestone Carnival on many occasions, we won the Herald Cup Best Trade Entry at Folkestone Carnival in July 2004, our most memorable carnival to date as the heavens decided to open, but nevertheless we carried on regardless!

Magical Journey Dec 2002

A Magical Journey was a first for Emporium.  Karen, the owner of Emporium, and her colleagues together with her mum Susan Peters, pooled their collective talents in creating an original lively script, beautiful outfits, toe-tapping songs ,artistic scenery and stunning dance routines for a musical extravaganza.  With no formal stage production knowledge, Karen and her team managed to put on a fantastic show that was watched by over 300 people and managed to raise in excess of £1,800 for The William Harvey Hospital Padua Children's Ward in Ashford, Kent.

This production involved some 40 children and was supported by The Shepway Volunteer Centre Youth Challenge Project which organises activities for young children.