Cotton Candy Machine
๐ญ Cotton Candy Machine Rental
Bring the classic carnival experience directly to your event with our Cotton Candy Machine Rental โ perfect for birthday parties, school events, church functions, movie nights, carnivals, graduations, sports watch parties, community events, backyard parties, glow parties, and concession-style setups throughout Oakland and the Bay Area.
Fresh-spun cotton candy instantly creates a fun interactive snack station guests remember. The spinning process itself becomes part of the entertainment, making this one of the most popular family-friendly concession add-ons for parties and events.
Perfect for:
๐ Birthday parties
๐ซ School events
๐ช Carnival setups
๐ฌ Movie nights
๐ Graduation parties
๐ Sports watch parties
๐ Glow parties
โช Church gatherings
๐ก Community festivals
๐ฎ Gaming events
๐ฐ Pricing:
๐ญ $85 standalone rental
๐ญ $75 when bundled with other rental items
This machine is best recommended for approximately:
โ
25โ75 guests
depending on:
- serving size
- operator speed
- refill quantity
- event duration
- guest flow
๐ Setup Space Requirements
- Recommended setup area: approximately 4FT x 4FT
- Must be placed on a flat, stable surface
- Best used on concession tables or supervised snack stations
- Machine should remain in a monitored serving area during operation
- Keep away from crowded walkways where guests may accidentally bump the machine
โก Power Requirements
- Requires one standard household outlet
- Uses approximately 1000W
- Requires continuous power during operation
- Heavy-duty extension cords recommended for outdoor setups
- Avoid overloaded circuits with multiple high-power concession appliances
โก Generator recommended for:
- Parks
- Carnivals
- School fields
- Outdoor movie nights
- Community events
- Areas without nearby power access
๐ฑ Surface Requirements
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Indoor floors
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Covered patios
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Smooth concrete
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Stable concession tables
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Covered outdoor serving areas
โ Not recommended on:
- Wet grass
- Mud
- Gravel
- Uneven terrain
- Rain-exposed surfaces
- Unstable tables
๐ฆ๏ธ Weather Limitations
- Machine must remain dry at all times
- Covered outdoor use only
- Cannot operate during rain or unsafe weather conditions
- Wind may affect sugar handling and spinning outdoors
- Outdoor setups should remain protected from moisture and humidity
๐ฅ Capacity
Recommended for approximately:
๐ญ 25โ75 guests
Actual serving capacity depends on:
- serving size
- refill quantity
- event duration
- guest flow
- operator speed
For larger events, additional serving supplies or full flavor cartons are strongly recommended.
๐ Indoor/Outdoor Usage
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Indoor compatible
โ
Covered outdoor compatible
โ Not for uncovered rain exposure
๐ฆ Included Items
This rental includes:
๐ญ Cotton candy machine
๐ญ 3 standard flavor packets
๐ญ Approximately 25 serving cones
๐ญ Choice of ONE included flavor:
- ๐ฉท Pink Vanilla
- ๐ Blue Raspberry
๐ ๏ธ Setup & breakdown included
โ ๏ธ This rental includes serving supplies for approximately 25 servings only.
โ Additional Serving Packs
Need more cotton candy for larger crowds? No problem.
Additional Standard Serving Packs
| Additional Servings | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| +25 servings | 3 packets + cones | +$15 |
| +50 servings | 6 packets + cones | +$25 |
These additional serving packs continue using:
๐ฉท Pink Vanilla
๐ Blue Raspberry
packet flavors.
๐ญ Large Event Carton Upgrades (60+ Servings)
For larger events, schools, festivals, and community gatherings:
FULL floss sugar cartons
are strongly recommended instead of packets.
This provides:
โ
faster serving
โ
easier refills
โ
cleaner operation
โ
more consistent spinning
โ
less downtime during events
Each full carton typically supports approximately:
๐ญ 60โ70 cones
and includes cones for the selected serving quantity.
๐ Specialty Flavor Cartons
Want custom flavors for your event theme, birthday party, school event, or special celebration? Specialty flavor cartons are available with advance notice.
Available specialty flavors may include:
๐ Cherry
๐ Watermelon
๐ Green Apple
๐ Banana
๐ Orange
๐ Grape
๐ Lime
๐ซง Bubble Gum
๐ Birthday Cake
๐ Strawberry
๐ฐ Specialty Flavor Carton Pricing
Tier 1 Specialty Flavors
๐ฐ Starting around: +$20โ25
May include:
- Watermelon
- Green Apple
- Bubble Gum
- Cherry
Tier 2 Premium Specialty Flavors
๐ฐ Starting around: +$25โ35
May include:
- Grape
- Lime
- Orange
- Banana
๐ Limited / Seasonal Flavors
Some flavors may have:
- seasonal availability
- supplier shortages
- fluctuating pricing
Examples:
๐ Birthday Cake
๐ Strawberry
๐ Limited seasonal flavors
Pricing and availability vary depending on supplier inventory.
โ ๏ธ Important Custom Order Information
โ ๏ธ All specialty flavor cartons and large-event serving upgrades MUST be confirmed with Nexus Nights before booking.
Because these are custom-order concession supplies:
- advance notice is required
- supplier availability must be confirmed
- pricing may fluctuate slightly based on supplier inventory and taxes
๐ Contact Nexus Nights before booking specialty flavors or large concession upgrades:
๐ฑ (510) 213-8003
๐ nexusnights.com
๐ง [email protected]
๐ Delivery Information
๐ Free delivery within 25 miles of Oakland
๐ $1 per mile after 25 miles
๐ ๏ธ Professional setup & breakdown included with delivery rentals
Pickup may be available for select rentals depending on event type and transportation space.
๐ Add-On Recommendations
This machine pairs perfectly with:
๐ฟ Popcorn machine
๐ฅค Slushie machines
๐ญ Roller grill station
๐ง Heated topping dispenser
๐ฌ Movie screen rentals
๐ Speaker rentals
๐ช Carnival games
โก Generator rentals
Popular setups:
๐ก Carnival concession stations
๐ฌ Backyard movie snack bars
๐ซ School event concessions
๐ Glow party snack stations
๐ Birthday party packages
โ ๏ธ Rules & Safety Notes
โ ๏ธ This machine contains a spinning heated sugar head and becomes HOT during operation.
For safety:
- Adult supervision strongly recommended
- Children should not operate the machine
- Do not place hands near spinning center head
- Keep water away from electrical components
- Do not move machine while operating
- Allow machine to cool before handling or transport
- Keep loose decorations and flammable materials away from machine
Customers are responsible for safe operation during the rental period.
โก Generator Recommendations
Recommended power options:
โก Portable power station for light setups
โก 2500W inverter generator for outdoor concession setups
โก Larger generators for multi-concession stations
๐ท Attendant Requirements
โ Attendant not required
โ
Attendant available upon request
Attendants are strongly recommended for:
- School events
- Large parties
- Carnival setups
- Children-heavy events
- Community gatherings
- High-volume concession stations
This helps improve:
๐ญ serving speed
๐งผ cleanliness
โก operational safety
๐ overall guest experience