{"id":24593,"date":"2022-01-31T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=24593"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:26:04","slug":"childrens-performers-for-any-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/childrens-performers-for-any-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Entertainment for Any Budget in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on January 7, 2026<\/p><br>\n<p>Planning a children&#8217;s party takes a bit of budgeting and thinking ahead if you want things to go smoothly. As you&#8217;re thinking about your theme, your decor, and the cake, don&#8217;t forget about the most fun part of the celebration! There are kids&#8217; party entertainment ideas for any budget, and we can help you find the perfect performer for your child&#8217;s big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: The prices below are nationwide averages based only on GigSalad\u2019s booking data. Your personal event quote may differ based on the vendor\u2019s experience, length of performance, travel distance, and other factors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-children-s-party-characters\">Children&#8217;s party characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing makes a little one&#8217;s eyes light up like a visit from their favorite character! Children&#8217;s party characters can pose for photos, lead sing-alongs, play games, read stories, create balloon animals, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to book early because the popular characters&#8217; schedules fill up fast! And remember that kiddos&#8217; attention spans may not last past an hour, so many children&#8217;s character bookings are between 30 minutes and 1 hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-200-400\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$200-$400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Costumed-Character\">Costumed character<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Cartoon-Characters\">Cartoon character<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Princess-Party\">Princess party<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Superhero-Party\">Superhero party<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/pirate-entertainment\">Pirate entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Mermaid-Entertainment\">Mermaid entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/my_party_zebra_beverly_hills\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-attachment-id=\"27456\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/childrens-performers-for-any-budget\/mypartyzebra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mypartyzebra.jpg?fit=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,567\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mypartyzebra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mypartyzebra.jpg?fit=850%2C567&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mypartyzebra.jpg?resize=850%2C567&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Princess party company on GigSalad, My Party Zebra\" class=\"wp-image-27456\" style=\"width:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mypartyzebra.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mypartyzebra.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Book princess parties like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/my_party_zebra_beverly_hills\">My Party Zebra<\/a> on GigSalad! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd39<strong> Read this:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/top-5-questions-to-ask-when-booking-a-childrens-party-performer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Questions to Ask When Booking a Children&#8217;s Party Performer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animal-entertainment\">Animal entertainment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What child doesn&#8217;t love animals? Whether the kids love fuzzy farm friends or are fascinated by all things scaly, animals can be a creative choice for birthday party entertainment. Even the older kids will enjoy it!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vendors who provide animals for kids&#8217; birthday parties prefer an outdoor spot (except for smaller animal shows) and generally stay 2 hours to ensure all the kids have time to interact with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many animal shows have special circumstances to consider when quoting, such as loading the animals, traveling to the event, and setup, breakdown, and clean-up. These hourly prices will give you an idea of what to expect for your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-350-500\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$350-$500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Reptile-Show\">Reptile show<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Petting-Zoos-for-Parties\">Petting zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$500-$700<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/pony-party-parties\">Pony party<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Animal-Entertainment\">Animal entertainment<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/pet_parties_plus_llc_grayson\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-attachment-id=\"27460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/childrens-performers-for-any-budget\/bunnies\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bunnies.jpeg?fit=850%2C638&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,638\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bunnies\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bunnies.jpeg?fit=850%2C638&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bunnies.jpeg?resize=850%2C638&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bunnies from GigSalad petting zoo, Pet Parties Plus, LLC\" class=\"wp-image-27460\" style=\"width:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bunnies.jpeg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/bunnies.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Book a petting zoo like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/pet_parties_plus_llc_grayson\">Pet Parties Plus, LLC<\/a> on GigSalad! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc07 <strong>You may also like<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/4-birthday-party-themes-that-include-animal-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Birthday Party Themes That Include Animal Entertainment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-children-s-party-shows\">Children&#8217;s party shows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to captivate your little audience, a children&#8217;s show may be the way to go. The kiddos will gather around the performance area to be wowed by a magic show, laugh at puppets, or sing along at a dance party with silly music! Sometimes the guest of honor even gets to participate in helping with a part of the show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most kids&#8217; party shows last 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the age of the children and the type of entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-200-400-0\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$200-$400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Magic\/Childrens-Party-Magician\">Children&#8217;s party magician<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Singers\/Childrens-Music\">Children&#8217;s music<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Puppet-Show\">Puppet show<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-400-500\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$400-$500<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Ventriloquist\">Ventriloquist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Bubble-Entertainment\">Bubble entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Juggler\">Juggler<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Circus-Entertainment\/Clown\">Circus entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" data-attachment-id=\"27461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/childrens-performers-for-any-budget\/christianthemagician\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/christianthemagician.jpg?fit=850%2C566&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,566\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"christianthemagician\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/christianthemagician.jpg?fit=850%2C566&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/christianthemagician.jpg?resize=850%2C566&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Magician at a child's birthday party\" class=\"wp-image-27461\" style=\"width:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/christianthemagician.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/christianthemagician.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Book party magicians like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/christian_the_magician_st_louis\">Christian the Magician<\/a> on GigSalad! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f <strong>Get organized: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/top-5-checklists-for-planning-a-kids-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 Checklists for Planning a Kids Party<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-children-s-party-performers-for-all-ages\">Children&#8217;s party performers for all ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For events with little ones, teens, adults, and everything in between, you might need a performer who can please everyone. From face painting to balloon twisting, we have some timeless choices that work for all age groups and may even bring out the kid in the adults at the event! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the following services are individualized for each attendee, providers tend to stay around 2 hours. The prices below reflect a 2-hour booking covering 25 guests or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-200-300\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$200-$300<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Face-Painter\">Face painter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Balloon-Artist\">Balloon twister<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Temporary-Tattoo-Artist\">Temporary tattoo artist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-300-400\" style=\"color:#39c0a2\">$300-$400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Caricaturist\">Caricaturist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Airbrush-Tattoo-Artist\">Airbrush artist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/henna-tattoo-artist\">Henna artist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/stacys_balloon_party_pals_munroe_falls\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"688\" data-attachment-id=\"27462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/childrens-performers-for-any-budget\/stacysballoons\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stacysballoons.jpg?fit=850%2C688&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,688\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stacysballoons\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stacysballoons.jpg?fit=850%2C688&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stacysballoons.jpg?resize=850%2C688&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"GigSalad balloon artist, Stacy's Balloon Party Pals, with giraffe balloon animal\" class=\"wp-image-27462\" style=\"width:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stacysballoons.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Stacysballoons.jpg?resize=768%2C622&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Book balloon twisters like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/stacys_balloon_party_pals_munroe_falls\">Stacy&#8217;s Balloon Party Pals<\/a> on GigSalad! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66 <strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Be sure to have an accurate guest count so your vendor can give a proper quote! The number of people attending will determine how long the artist should stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-children-s-party-event-services\">Children&#8217;s party event services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids&#8217; birthday party entertainment is important, but so is having someone else to take photos during the event, help keep drinks and plates full, and ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Consider hiring a photographer, caterer, and party decor company to alleviate the stress of being the event host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-to-stay-in-the-moment\">Pay to stay in the moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t chase the kids around all day with the camera! Instead, enjoy the party and hire a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Event-Photographer\">photographer<\/a> to capture high-quality photos of all the special moments. They don&#8217;t need to be hired for the entire shindig, so booking someone for a couple of hours should be plenty. The vendors may even offer photo party packages to help with costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 <strong>Photographer:<\/strong> $200 an hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing a great menu of snacks and desserts can be daunting, especially for picky little eaters. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Caterer\/\">caterer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/candy-dessert-buffets\">candy and dessert buffet<\/a> specialist will ensure you&#8217;re offering your guests the cutest and sweetest treats and take the pressure of cooking and presenting off your plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Caterer:<\/strong> $500 an hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the same lines, you can hire extra hands for the prep work. 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