Questions and answers

Everything people usually ask before booking cotton candy for an event in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis or Weber County.

Booking and pricing

How much does cotton candy catering cost?

Packages start at $595 for up to 50 sticks and 2 hours of service. Crowd Pleaser is $875 for up to 150 sticks, and Full Madness is $1,050 for unlimited cotton candy over 3 hours. Every package includes attendants, setup, toppings and cleanup. Weekend events add $50, and sales tax is added to your total. See all packages.

How do I book?

Pick a time for a quick call on the booking page. We’ll check your date, go over packages, pricing and the details, and hold the date for you.

Rather talk now? Call or text (801) 616-1354 or email events@cottoncandymadness.com.

How far ahead should I book cotton candy catering?

At least two weeks ahead is best, but ask anytime and we’ll see what’s open. Your date is held once the booking agreement is signed and the $125 deposit is in.

Is there a travel fee for cotton candy catering?

Travel is included anywhere in Salt Lake and Utah counties. Davis and Weber counties have an additional travel fee, and so do events farther out. Ask and we’ll include it in your total.

What if I need to cancel or change the date?

Cancel more than 3 weeks before your event and we’ll refund your $125 deposit. After that, the deposit is non-refundable, and that’s all you lose. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances, though. Talk to us, and we’ll work something out. Moving your date costs $25 if the new date is open. The details are in our booking terms.

Can my company pay by invoice?

Yes. We can send your company an invoice. Payment terms are the same as every booking: a $125 deposit holds your date, and the rest is due on the day of the event by card, cash or Venmo. Booking terms.

Do you offer a discount for repeat customers?

Yes. After your first event with us, you get 10% off your next one, whatever package you pick. It doesn’t apply to machine rentals.

The machine and flavors

How does the machine work?

Guests pick a flavor on a touchscreen, and the machine spins it into a flower inside a clear dome in about 75 seconds. More on how it works.

How many guests can one cotton candy machine serve per hour?

About 45 an hour. Most events get both machines, so that’s about 90 an hour together, a little less when lots of guests add toppings. We can also keep up to 10 ready-made sticks on display for anyone who’d rather grab one.

Are the cotton candy machines loud?

No. They’re quiet enough to run indoors for your whole event without disturbing anyone nearby.

What cotton candy flavors do you have?

Five: honeydew, strawberry, cream, orange and rainbow, which is all of them spun together. Each has its own color. See the full list.

What toppings are on the toppings bar?

15 toppings and sprays, including watermelon and strawberry Pop Rocks, freeze-dried Skittles, sour apple and blue raspberry powder, and a flavored mist that helps the sprinkles stick. Every package includes them. See them all.

What's in the cotton candy, and is it allergy-friendly?

The cotton candy is sugar, artificial flavoring and food coloring (Blue 1, Red 40 or Yellow 5, depending on the flavor; Cream has no coloring), and the sugar has no gluten ingredients. It isn’t sugar-free. Pop Rocks and our Pop Rocks sprinkles contain milk (lactose). If a guest has an allergy or dietary concern, ask us before the event and we’ll go over ingredients and cross-contact.

Can kids use the cotton candy machine?

Yes. It’s easy to use, and kids can pick and start their own with help from a grown-up or one of our attendants.

Can you match the lights to our colors?

Yes. The cart has four lighting zones with more than 35 colors, strobe effects and adjustable brightness. Tell us your theme when you book. The cotton candy keeps its flavor colors.

Setup and space

How much space and power does the cotton candy cart need?

About 10 feet wide and 3 feet deep of fairly level ground, plus room for guests to line up. We need a standard outlet within 25 feet, ideally 15 amp. No outlet outside? We can bring a generator for $25 an hour.

Can you set up the cotton candy cart indoors?

Yes. Ballrooms, offices, gyms and cultural halls all work. The cart fits through a normal doorway, and we put floor protection down under it.

Can you set up the cotton candy cart outside?

Yes, on fairly level ground. If bad weather is expected, we bring a tent. Cotton candy doesn’t like moisture, though, so on a humid or rainy day it may soften, and we can’t promise it won’t.

How early do you arrive, and do you clean up?

We arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your start time to set up. Packing up takes about the same afterward, and everything we bring leaves with us.

Types of events

Do you do weddings?

Yes, for cocktail hour, dessert or a late-night snack. Wedding packages.

Do you do corporate events?

Yes. Office parties, client events, trade show booths and company picnics. Corporate events.

Can you do a school or church fundraiser?

Yes. Group events use the same three packages, so your group pays one price and everyone eats free. Schools and churches.

Can I try it before I book?

Planning an event? Call or text (801) 616-1354 to request a demo.

Still have a question?

Send a message and a real person will get back to you, usually the same day.

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