Party Pack
The Bees Knees is a magical indoor garden designed by theatre artists for
0-5s to explore and play in. With grassy hills and a secret cave, adults can
play too, or just relax within clear sight of their children.
It is the perfect place for a birthday party, and the team at Battersea Arts
Centre can manage all aspects of the catering and set up, to allow you to
have a stress free celebration.
Hiring the space
The Bees Knees is available for exclusive hire on Saturdays and Sundays for
your 0-5 year old’s party. The price of hiring the space is £180 + VAT (£216).
Payment for hire and catering (if applicable) must be paid before the party
date.
A hire includes:
-Exclusive use of the Bees Knees for a party, choosing from three slots:
Morning: 9am-11:45am
Afternoon 12:15pm-3pm
Evening 3.30pm – 6:15pm
-Use of our PA system to play music from an ipod (or similar device).
-An event assistant to be there on the day to open the space, help you set
up and pack down after the party.*
-A picnic space set up with your catering just outside the Bees Knees.
Please read on for catering options. We can also provide wooden cutlery,
plain napkins and plastic cups.
How to book
To book your party, please email [email protected] with details of the
date(s) you are interested in and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
*Please note, the Bees Knees Assistants are not able to supervise your
children; parents/guardians must supervise children in the Bees Knees
at all times.
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Catering
We offer several party menus listed below, but are more than happy to discuss creating a bespoke package to suit your needs. Please contact our
catering team to talk through options: [email protected]
Honeycomb Lunch Boxes
£4.80 per head (no minimum)
Totally crockery & cutlery free, this colourful cardboard box
contains a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a fromage frais, juice carton
and a savoury snack.
Honeypot Picnic
£5.50 per head (10 children minimum)
A cold buffet designed for little hands!
Contains fresh sandwich triangles, vegetable sticks & homemade
hummus, fruit skewers, cocktail sausages, cubed cheese,
and breadsticks.
Price includes either individual juice boxes or jugs of squash.
Beehive Buffet
£7.50 per head (10 children minimum)
A hot buffet for busy bees!
Contains mini cheese and tomato pizzas, cocktail sausages,
chicken strips, fries & dip.
Dessert: Jude’s ice-cream pots and fruit skweres.
Price includes individual juice cartons.
Queen Bee
£12.50 per head (8 people minimum)
A more adult selection of food, which includes seasonal salads,
vegetable frittata, roasted chicken drumsticks, individual tartlets and
a fresh bread selection - all homemade by our in-house chefs.
These prices include VAT
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Catering
Fancy something lighter? Please ask about our canape menu or order a
range of bar snacks for a super-light bite for the parents.
Adult drink options
Unlimited tea and coffee for £2.50 per head
(add mini pastries for £3 per head)
Add a bit more sparkle to the day with a bottle of
chilled prosecco from £24!
A selection of craft beers and European wines are always available
from our bar.
Optional Extras
Party Bags
Choose from a list of fun takeaway gifts, from bubbles,
stickers, streamers, crayons & coloured paper, a glider foam plane,
and a bouncy bee ball.
Choose 3 gift options ‘Bee Happy‘ party bag for £6 each
Choose 4 gift options or ‘BayBee’ party bag for £8 each
Celebration Cake
£26.50 (10 slices)
Let us know your child’s preferred flavour and we will make a personalised birthday cake for your party – delicious whatever age!
Cake Platter
£4.50 per head (10 people minimum)
A platter of homemade cakes and bakes – enough for a small
selection per person.
These prices include VAT
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Entertainment
Sometimes you want something extra to make the party really memorable.
These are some of our favourite entertainers; however you are welcome to
bring your own!
Dantastic Productions provide interactive, magical, musical kids
entertainment for all ages and any occasion
Our hilarious, experienced, fun and versatile entertainers can be booked
for almost any event. We pride ourselves in top quality entertainment to
remember! All entertainers have an impressive professional performance
background from musical theatre to comic actors, singers and dancers.
Giving you that extra ‘Dantastic’ magic!
www.dantasticproductions.com
Hartbeeps: original and highly interactive sessions for babies & young
children
Take all the guests on a magical imaginary adventure with our remixed nursery rhymes, lullabies and original baby songs and get everyone up and dancing! We offer a 10% discount off the room hire when booking Bees Knees
with a Hartbeeps entertainer.
www.hartbeeps.com
We also have our resident face painter, Abby Cassidy, who can transform
your little ones into their favourite character – please enquire when booking.
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FAQs
Can I bring my own food?
You are welcome to bring baby food, a special celebration cake or
sweets should you wish. Any other food or drink must be provided by
Battersea Arts Centre, unless specifically arranged otherwise.
Can we eat in the Bees Knees?
For health and safety reasons we keep food and drink out of the Bees
Knees so that we can keep it clean. We will serve your party food just
outside the Bees Knees, in the foyer, or alternatively we can reserve a
space in our café bar or waiting room if you wish. We are happy to add
your personal decorations to these areas.
Can I set up before the party?
Any set up and clearing away must be done within your 3-hour
timeslot, so we recommend that you invite guests a little after the start
of your hire. Your guests are more than welcome to relax in our café if
they arrive early.
Can I put decorations up?
Yes, but we ask that you don’t use cellotape on the walls to protect
the paint work. As a listed building we have legal limitations in terms of
damage to the building therefore decoration on the Bees knees walls
is prohibited. You may use blue tac on the wooden furnishings in the
room.
Please avoid use of confetti or streamers, all balloons must be tied on
to weights at floor level or tied to furniture inside the Bees Knees. The
string must be no longer than a metre and not floating anywhere near
our ceilings as this is where our overhead heaters are.
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FAQs
Is there parking?
On weekends there is plenty of free parking in the neighbouring
residential streets.
What is the maximum number of people who can come to the party?
The capacity of the Bees Knees space is 40, whatever the ratio of adults
and children.
Can I leave my children alone in the Bees Knees?
The Bees Knees hosts are not able to supervise children.
Parents/guardians must supervise children at all times.
Anything else?
Wear your best socks!
There are no shoes allowed in the Bees Knees, for big or small feet!
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