Very disappointing experience- not fit for purpose.
I booked Little Party Monkey’s entertainment for my son’s birthday party on Saturday 24th January 2026, paying £355, and unfortunately the service fell far below what was advertised and reasonably expected.
From the outset, there was a clear lack of engagement and organisation. Only one game (musical statues) was played during the session despite it being advertised as an hour filled with fun, games, music and prizes . No prizes were given during the game, and they were only handed out later while the children were eating, and only after I specifically requested this and the entertainer had to leave the premises to retrieve them.
The entertainer frequently walked away from the children, spent a considerable amount of time on her phone, and spoke very little throughout the session.
The birthday child was not acknowledged or encouraged at any point, which was particularly upsetting. At one point he tried to hug the character and was ignored which broke my heart.
There was no meaningful interaction with the children; the only other activity was wrapping George Pig in toilet roll, during which a guest had to take over because the entertainer offered no direction or interaction.
Due to the lack of engagement, a family member had to step in and entertain the children, and multiple guests commented on how poor the entertainment was.
The music volume was inappropriate and remained so even after I asked for it to be increased.
At one point, I was offered the option of sending the entertainer home halfway through the party, which was not a realistic or acceptable solution as it would have left us with no entertainment at extremely short notice. I was even told to take pictures and videos of the entertainer and send them through as evidence of the lack of engagement. Even after doing this, no accountability was taken.
As a primary school teacher and EYFS specialist, I am fully aware of what age-appropriate, effective engagement should look like. I have personally seen Little Party Monkey entertain before, which is why I booked them, but the standard delivered on this occasion was nowhere near that level. Even the owner of the venue, who was present, commented on the poor quality and lack of engagement.
This party was meant to be a special occasion. I had recently undergone surgery and had organised this well in advance so it would be memorable for my son. Sadly, the experience was deeply upsetting and ultimately ruined what should have been a joyful day.
Given the service provided, it was not fit for purpose and did not justify the amount charged. I would strongly advise potential customers to think carefully before booking. It is also clear that for well known celebrities, and pitching events, more experienced entertainers are used. I had attended an event in December last year and it was clear that the entertainer that was sent for my son’s party was new and inexperienced as she was shadowing in December. Please think carefully before booking.
24 January 2026
Unprompted review