Renting a Popcorn or Cotton Candy Machine for a Kids Party in Toronto

Quick answer: A popcorn machine rental or cotton candy machine rental for a kids party in Toronto costs $100 per machine at EY Party Rentals. Both run on a regular household outlet, so they work in a backyard, a basement or a community hall. Set them up on a sturdy table out of the wind, have one adult in charge, and add a generator ($50) if there is no outlet nearby.

Ask any parent what the kids talked about after a birthday party and it is rarely the decorations. It is the cotton candy. A popcorn or cotton candy machine is one of the cheapest ways to make a party feel like an event, and adults end up in the line too. Here is how renting one works and how to get the most out of it.

How Much Does a Popcorn Machine Rental Cost?

Prices are in Canadian dollars. If you are getting the machines delivered, they can join the rest of your order. The minimum order for delivery is $150, so many parents add a popcorn machine to a chair, table or tent order. You can also pick up from our location at 2229 Danforth Avenue in East York (directions).

Popcorn or Cotton Candy: Which One Should You Rent?

Popcorn is the easier choice. It is quick, familiar and works for every age. A popcorn machine also smells great, which pulls people over without anyone having to announce it. It suits movie nights and longer parties where people snack on and off.

Cotton candy is the showstopper. Kids love watching it spin onto the cone. It takes a bit more practice to make well, and it does not like humidity or wind, so it is better indoors or under a tent on a damp day.

For a big birthday or a school fun fair, renting both keeps two lines moving instead of one long one.

What You Need Besides the Machine

• Supplies. Popcorn kernels, oil and salt for popcorn. Flavoured sugar (floss sugar) and cones for cotton candy. When you book, ask us what comes with the rental so you know what to buy.
• Bags or cones. Paper popcorn bags or small cups keep things tidy.
• A sturdy table. Put each machine on its own 6-foot table ($10), with room beside it for bags and supplies.
• Power. A standard outlet. Try not to plug it into the same circuit as a kettle, microwave or space heater.
• A generator if you are outdoors. If the nearest outlet is too far, a generator costs $50.

Setup and Safety Tips

• Keep it out of the wind. Wind blows cotton candy everywhere and makes popcorn machines harder to manage. A tent or a sheltered corner works best. A 10 x 10 ft tent is $70.
• Put an adult in charge. The popcorn kettle and the cotton candy spinner both get hot. One adult running each machine keeps kids safe and the line moving.
• Use a flat, stable table. Do not set machines on folding trays or uneven ground.
• Run it in batches. Turn the machine on for a session, like after the cake or during a movie, instead of running it all afternoon.
• Clean as you go. Wipe sugar or oil spills quickly so the table and floor do not get sticky.

Ideas for Using Popcorn and Cotton Candy Machines

• Backyard movie night. Popcorn machine plus chairs and a tent for a rain plan.
• Birthday party. Cotton candy right after the cake, while kids are still around the table.
• School or church fun fair. Both machines, each with its own volunteer.
• Company family day. See our company picnic rental checklist.
• Street festival or community event. See our street festival rentals.

Planning a birthday in Scarborough? Our birthday party rentals in Scarborough page and our Scarborough birthday party checklist cover the rest of the setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book a Popcorn Machine Rental or Cotton Candy Machine

Send us your date and address through our quote form, or call or WhatsApp (647) 886-6427. You can add tables, chairs or a tent to the same order and see everything else on our rentals page.