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Best of all - it’s completely free!
We’ll help you find Event Planners. Help us refine your search by telling us your requirements and we’ll contact service providers in your area to help you.
You’ll receive free quotes from professionals and get quick notifications via our website or app. We make sure we do the leg work for you!
Pick from some of the best providers in your area. With easy access to reviews and direct contact with Event Planners, you can be confident with your choice.
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Bringing you the low-down on how online event planners work, and why you should hire one
Ready to party? No more liaising with separate suppliers. Find what you need with our 'Build Your Party ' tool. Or Go Bespoke and we'll create a unique event for you. The best of the party world's food, drink and entertainment all in one place. At home, or in one of our favourite venues, we've got it covered. We bring the party, you throw it!
Organising the moments that people remember forever!
“Sugar & Rind is all about putting the joy back into partying. I wanted to create something that would take away all the hassle of organising a party and make it super-fun and imaginative at the same time. Our motto is ‘We bring the party, you throw it’ - and that’s exactly what we do. From food and drink, to decorations and entertainment, we’re on a mission to make throwing a party ridiculously easy.'
Our Founder Philly Mackinnon is an events pro of 25 years. She wanted to make the planning of any event, super easy and enjoyable via her easy to use website.
Sugar & Rind has partnered and negotiated with carefully selected caterers, wine suppliers, DJ’s, furniture suppliers – basically everything you need for a fantastic party. Then we’ve put it all into one place to make it ‘shoppable’ for you! Absolutely no more liaising with multiple suppliers to put your party together. For the same price but zero hassle, you can use our ‘Build Your Party’ tool to order everything you need. Or Go Bespoke and we'll create something completely unique for you. We absolutely love to talk to our customers about their parties so please do give us a call. We are very keen to help and guide you through our service in person.
Yes - it's a website but we recommend a really good chat through everything with us before booking.
Currently our business is operating within the guidelines for events as specified by the UK government.
4.88/5.00
based on 279,363 reviews
Working with Oana was an absolute dream! From the very beginning, she brought such a calm, can-do energy that made planning feel more like fun than stress. We’ll admit—we changed our vision a few times, but Oana never flinched. She rolled with every new idea, offered creative solutions, and somehow made everything come together like it was always meant to be that way. Bonus points: she handled my ADHD so well, with kindness, patience, and just the right amount of gentle reminders! On the big day, everything ran so smoothly that we were able to just relax and enjoy ourselves, knowing Oana had everything under control. From the tiniest details to the big moments, everything was just right. We’re still glowing from how magical it all turned out, and we owe so much of that to her talent and dedication. If you’re lucky enough to snag her for your wedding, trust us—you’re in amazing hands!
10 Jul 2025
Friendly team who turned up on time and delivered exactly what we ordered. The food was typical BBQ fare—nothing fancy, but tasty and perfect for a garden BBQ. Service was good, and they cleared up on time, which was appreciated. Tip: Put something under the BBQ to catch any fat drips, just to protect your patio or lawn. Overall, a solid experience. I'd recommend them for casual outdoor events!
10 Jul 2025
Excellent work from Daina and the team. The food was delicious, the service was great. Highly recommend as a top quality catering team
09 Jul 2025
How much does an Event Planner cost?
Most event planners charge their clients anywhere from 10-20 percent of the total cost of the event, with 15 percent being the average.
Your professional event planner will be able to advise you on the full range of options available, helping you to choose the best one for your needs. Use Bark to find trusted event planners near you and request quotes for free!
What tasks can a Party Planner help with?
Some of the common services your event planner can help with include:
Conducting research
Creating an event design
Finding a suitable venue
Arranging for food, decorations, and entertainment
Planning transportation to and from the event
Sending invitations to attendees
Arranging accommodation for attendees
Coordinating the activities of event staff
Supervision at the site
Conducting evaluations of the event
How do I choose my Event Planner?
Following these steps will ensure that you find the right Event Planner for you:
Objective - Before you start your search, you need to work out the event's objective, the budget you are working with, and your reason for hiring externally. You want to be in a position to communicate the broad outline of the event and its most important goals. You will also want to decide on the budget for your event planner and what they will be expected to do. A party planner can select the venue, recommend food and beverage options, source speakers and entertainment, be on-site on the day and create the invitations.
Find your event planner - You want to hire someone who has expertise in creating your type of event. Word of mouth is one way to find an event planner but it's not always the most effective approach. Look out for a company with experience and a strong reputation and do your online research by reading company reviews on Bark.
Interview applicants - Most event planners will be eager to hear about your event. Give them brief details at first and focus on their expertise in the initial round of interviews. Reduce your list of candidates to the three strongest applicants. You should then ask each finalist about their business, their experience with past events, and how they plan for contingencies.
Decision time - Once you have hired a company, the event planner should be able to share a detailed plan for the event with you.
Budget - Many people who organise an event for the first time want a champagne event on a beer budget. You need to work together to come up with a realistic budget. Plus, do not forget to find out about the fees that will be charged by the event planner and how they will be incorporated into the budget.
Follow up - Make sure you stay on top of the event planning and do not force the event management expert to make major decisions without your input.
You can be confident that any of the Bark local event planners listed will give you a reliable and professional service.
How do I check my Party Planner’s credentials?
There is no formal training required to be an event planner, although they usually have a degree or certificate from a university in event planning or management.
Before you choose an event planner, it's always worth checking out their customer reviews on their website and Bark profile. This ensures that they are trustworthy and reliable.
Can I get an Event and Party Planner online?
Absolutely! Whether it's finding the best DJ or getting your catering sorted, your event and party planner will be able to organise pretty much every aspect of the event online. You can even find the perfect venue through interactive virtual venue tours - pretty neat stuff!
