🍿 8oz Popcorn Machine Rental

Bring the classic movie theater snack experience directly to your event with our 8oz Popcorn Machine Rental — perfect for backyard movie nights, school events, birthday parties, graduations, sports watch parties, church events, carnivals, community gatherings, and party concession setups throughout Oakland and the Bay Area.

This popcorn machine gives your event that fresh, hot concession-stand feel instead of relying on pre-packaged snacks. It is a great add-on for movie screens, inflatable nightclub setups, school carnivals, birthday parties, and family-friendly events where guests want a simple, nostalgic snack option.

💰 Pricing:
🍿 $85 standalone rental
🍿 $75 when bundled with other rental items

This machine is best recommended for approximately 25–100 guests, depending on event length, serving size, refill pace, and crowd flow.

⚠️ Important: This rental includes popcorn supplies for approximately 25 guests only. If your event has more than 25 guests or you expect heavy serving traffic, additional popcorn serving packs should be added before your event.

Setup Space Requirements

• Recommended setup area: approximately 4FT x 4FT
• Must be placed on a flat, stable surface
• Best used on a concession table, serving station, or safe snack area
• Keep away from crowded walkways where guests may bump into the machine
• Machine should remain in a monitored area while in use

Power Requirements

• Requires one standard household outlet
• Uses approximately 800–850W
• Requires continuous power during operation
• Heavy-duty extension cord recommended for outdoor setups
• Should not be plugged into an overloaded circuit with multiple high-power concession machines

Surface Requirements

✅ Best setup surfaces:

• Indoor floors
• Covered patios
• Smooth concrete
• Stable concession tables
• Covered outdoor serving areas

❌ Not recommended on:

• Wet grass
• Mud
• Gravel
• Dirt
• Uneven terrain
• Unstable tables
• Rain-exposed surfaces

Weather Limitations

• Machine must remain dry at all times
• Covered outdoor use only
• Cannot operate during rain or unsafe weather
• Windy conditions may affect bags, serving supplies, and concession setup
• Outdoor setups must be protected from moisture

Capacity

Recommended for approximately 25–100 guests.

Actual serving range depends on:

• Event length
• Serving frequency
• Bag size
• Refill quantity
• Guest flow

For larger crowds, additional popcorn serving packs are strongly recommended.

Indoor/Outdoor Usage

✅ Indoor compatible
✅ Covered outdoor compatible
❌ Not for uncovered rain exposure

Included Items

This rental includes:

🍿 8oz popcorn machine
🍿 Popcorn supplies for approximately 25 guests
🍿 Popcorn bags for approximately 25 servings
🍿 Popcorn scoop
🍿 Heated warming area/light
🛠️ Setup & breakdown

⚠️ This rental includes popcorn serving supplies for approximately 25 servings only.

Additional Popcorn Serving Packs

Need more popcorn for larger crowds? No problem.

Additional serving packs are available:

🍿 +25 additional servings — +$20
🍿 +50 additional servings — +$35
🍿 +75 additional servings — +$50

Each additional serving pack includes:

• Popcorn kits
• Serving bags
• Oil/butter seasoning supplies

Delivery Information

🚚 Free delivery within 25 miles of Oakland
📍 $1 per mile after 25 miles
🛠️ Setup & breakdown included with delivery rentals

Add-On Recommendations

This machine pairs perfectly with:

🎬 Movie screen rentals
🎥 Epson projector rental
🥤 Slushie machines
🌭 Roller grill station
🧀 Heated topping dispenser
🍭 Cotton candy machine
🔊 Speaker rentals
🛋️ Inflatable lounge seating
⚡ Generator rentals

Rules & Safety Notes

⚠️ This machine gets hot during operation.

For safety:

• Adult supervision strongly recommended
• Children should not operate the machine
• Heated kettle surfaces may cause burns
• Keep hands away from heated areas
• Keep water away from electrical components
• Do not move the machine while hot
• Keep decorations, paper, and flammable materials away from heated areas
• Allow machine to cool before handling or transport

Customers are responsible for safe use during the rental period.

Generator Recommendations

Generator recommended for:

• Parks
• Outdoor venues
• Areas without nearby outlets
• Events using multiple concession machines

Recommended power options:
⚡ Portable power station for light setups
⚡ 2500W inverter generator for outdoor concession setups
⚡ Larger generator for multi-machine concession stations

Attendant Requirements

❌ Attendant not required
✅ Attendant available upon request

An attendant is recommended for:

• School events
• Community events
• Larger crowds
• Children-heavy events
• Full concession stations
• Events with more than 25 guests

This helps improve serving speed, cleanliness, safety, and the overall guest experience.