My family was invited to a birthday party at Kidz n Kaboodle, in which we thoroughly enjoyed…read more Located in Spotswood, we would not have known about this locally owned and operated business if it was not for our friends' event. Honestly, we were a bit reserved when we arrived to the location. The outside appearance of the establishment did not necessarily present any sort of grandeur, with the parking lot being a bit confusing to get to (Google Maps will put you in the parking lot of Kearny Bank which is reserved for bank customers only). We were not sure what this venue had to offer from the small outward appearance. Once we stepped inside, the entire vibe changed. The reception and front desk area were full of different party items, from decorations to toys, all of which can be purchased. This area is almost its own gift store and business within itself. We had to quickly separate ourselves from being overwhelmed in our exploration of this area. The entire venue was reserved for and catered to the guests of the birthday family (for a specific time block I would imagine). This was nice to be a part of because it definitely felt like everyone received a more private and intimate service (compared to larger, corporate venues), with nothing but the utmost dedication from the owner and workers in providing the best experience. One of the owners greeted us when we arrived, immediately making us feel welcomed. There appeared to be a formalized event agenda. This was nice because it helped corral and integrate guests together which facilitated mingling between both close friends and acquaintances (while not forcing any unwanted interactions). From start to finish, we felt that we were always doing something and never really felt that we were waiting for the party to end. This is a great reflection on the mamagement skills of the ownet and staff. If you are comparing Kidz n Kaboodle as a playspace to lets say Princeton Playspace, the venue is smaller in size. However, as a party venue, Kidz n Kaboodle is ideal. Our daughters were aged 5 and 2, and the various activities they had were appropriate for their age. There are about 10 distinct activity areas with a dining/social area. The dining/social area is a bit small (I believe there is a suggested cap on adults) and really meant for children. One of the 10 activity areas is a larger, indoor, "almost-obstacle course/playground" that offers monkey bars, some seesaws, ballpit, foosball, amongst other physical activities. The other 9 areas consist of smaller rooms and spaces, ranging from a small arcade to themed play areas. Overall, the size of the venue works out. We continued to be pleased with the friendliness of the owner and staff. They were incredibly attentive, while taking off some load of the parents (we still had to supervise, but the staff definitely helped more than required to ensure the safety of the children). This was a great bit of relief - as I am sure most, if not all, parents would appreciate. The staff was super sweet with the kids which was a nice change from the usual apathetic young adults that usually work these venues. All in all, a great venue to host your kids' birthday parties! Highly recommend, especially as a small, local business.

Honestly, I was very disappointed with my experience here. I went to a birthday party for my…read morenephew, and it was fun for the kids but not so much for the adults. For what they spent, it was a little ridiculous that they only got 6 pizzas total to feed over 30 people. The cotton candy machine was smoking and smelled like plastic, and the cotton candy produced from this machine tasted like plastic as well. It was very odd. For some reason, they wouldn't let us turn on the light in one of the rooms we were in. No drinks were provided for the adults, and the drinks for the kids were coming out of odd plastic jugs. Some homemade juice mixture, maybe? I imagine it was fine and mostly watered down juice to save money, but the jugs looked dirty to us. My cousin tried to give the 2 teenage girls working there a tip, but the one was in the back, so the owner said, "I'll take it." We assumed to imply to give it to the other worker, but she just stuck it in her pocket, and when the other girl came out of the backroom, she didn't give her the money. Why does the owner even need a tip? You own the place; you were paid $1100 for 2 hours of fun for the kids with watered-down juice, no drinks for the adults, and not enough pizza to feed even 10 people. Oh, and a smoking cotton candy machine whose smell made us naucious. Then to top it off, they tried to charge them extra sales tax. Who does that? -Edit Ok so I guess the very prideful and respectful business is going to argue with customers now, be condescending and call them liars. But what else can I expect from the company that I found to be completely unprofessional during my nephew's birthday party. But if you want to argue, Im game. Regardless of what the parents signed, I stated your pricing was ridiculous regardless of what the parents agreed to. $1100 for what? Honestly, that wasnt worth $700. Its a criticism of your pricing in general regardless of what the parents agreed to. I can have my opinion ma'am and they have theirs. Maybe they feel differently but I dont find the price reasonable. A dust of cotton candy? Sorry but that was a little bit more than a dust and I dont really care if it was burning actual plastic or not. It smelled odd. It surely didnt smell like blue raspberry. And you can quote me the entire safety manual but the machine looks like it was made in the 60s. Ive seen other machines that didnt create a "dust" and didnt give off that horrible smell so it was shocking to see your machine do these things. About the lights, you turned them off twice. My cousin and his wife's cousin turned them on and you turned them off. I was there ma'am, dont tell me there wasnt an issue with leaving them on. It was awkward with the lights the way they were, thats why 2 different people turned them on. You turned them off, twice. Now the tip, yes, the girls did get it. Because after you pocketed the money as if it was your own, my cousin made sure to give the other girl a tip. You did not give her the money he gave you when she came out of the backroom. Youve got nothing but 5 star ratings and Im not sure how. We could have went to Dave and Busters and got more for less and they wouldnt sit here arguing with us over a bad review. But hey, this is actually a great look for you and your company so if youd like to keep being condescending and arguing with me, Id love to continue.

Just hired Laura Gibbons at the recommendation of our Caterer, Twin Oaks for a corporate event and…read moreshe did a great job. Laid back, yet entertaining, just what we needed to liven up the place.

I never thought I needed an event planner, but I am so happy I hired Laura Gibbons - Showstoppers…read morePlus. I had a surprise 60th Birthday Party for my husband at a VFW hall, and she did an amazing job making this room sparkle with elegance. Her amazing ideas really made by vision of this party come true. It was FANTASTIC! Laura also was my DJ for this party and she coordinated doing both jobs in a very professional manner...making sure everything ran smoothly and also keeping the dance floor hopping. Great Entertainer for sure! I was very impressed. Everyone had a great time and I would definitely recommend and use her again!

I hired Kristy for my birthday party. She was highly recommended and she killed it! She showed up…read moreearly to set up and was ready to go. Her setup looked awesome and instantly made the night feel like a real event. The drinks were amazing. Everyone kept talking about how good they were, especially the margaritas. Kristy kept the energy up all night and made sure nobody's glass was ever empty. I'll 100% be booking her again for my next party.

Excellent service and drinks by Mixxy Kristy. Decided to hire Kristy for a BBQ I do each year…read morebecause I got tired of just serving beer or basic mixed drinks and she did not disappoint. Friends and family were very happy with the drinks she was making. 10/10 will def use her services again.

Yeah, of course the games were fun, but what sets apart "Wow" is their customer service and…read moreattention to detail. Joe and Mike brought the rented equipment into our home (wearing masks of course), taking care not to hit anything on the way in, laying down carpets under each rented item, checking that the equipment was level and working properly, and sanitizing everything AGAIN before leaving. They were personable, knowledgeable and considerate. We had to call them to come back half way through our rental period to fix a minor issue with the equipment. They showed up the next day to make a quick adjustment and were finished quickly ... and then wiped everything down for sanitization. We had such a great experience, we will be doing it again next year and we recommend these guys to all our family and friends. You will not be sorry to rent from them!

I threw my wife a surprise birthday party and hired WOW Entertainment to provide the arcade games…read more During the planning process WOW asked all of the right questions regarding which games to rent for her party. I picked Skeeball, Pacman Battle Royale, Pop-A-Shot & a new game called WAK IT BAK, which is like the old Whac-A-Mole game, and all were a hit! While the kids that were there played a lot, it was the adults that played the most! What impressed me was how WOW didn't just work with me on the arcade game rentals. They asked questions about the logistics of the event, since it was a surprise party, the timing of the delivery and where to park the truck so that she would not see it when she arrived. Thank you WOW Entertainment for being a part of making my wife's day so special!

I'm not really that familiar with this area and it was a bit of a hike for us (1.5 hours) so wasn't…read moretoo sure what to expect. Was pleasantly surprised when we did finally pull up to the location. Very pretty river front grounds with gorgeous trees etc. Very nice outdoor setup for a ceremony. Nicest part about this place? One party at a time - not like many of the big places where you have 3 events going on at once. The inside was very pretty with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the property. We were here for a wedding, beautiful ceremony outside and inside for cocktail hour/sit down. Food for cocktail hour was abundant and quite a range. There was food for the less picky and food for foodies. 4 different areas with either chaffing dishes of hot, carving station, cold salads, oysters, shrimp, cheese. You name it - it was there. We ate so much that when the entrees finally arrived, we were full. Open bar was a hit too, with a large group sucking up all the premium liquors. I guess, because the Estate offers shuttle service to the and from hotel, people were more inclined to drink. We left after a few bites of dinner only because we had such a hike back. All in all, it's a great place to have an event. I worked in this industry for many years and this place seems to get it right.

just looking back to my daughters wedding in 7/2022...... I…read morewould find it hard to believe there could be a problem with grounds , food, service , or anything else. All details were met to the highest expectations and met. To this very day I receive phone calls regarding my daughter's wedding as an event never to be forgotten. Jeff , Katie, Randy and the entire staff made this a day never to be forgotten. Start with a phone call to them and see for yourself.

The workers were very helpful and did a fantastic job both explaining and managing the games. The…read morearena is large and filled with fun props. Loved everything about this place

What an amazing experience! Alex; the instructor curator and natural genius shares his knowledge,…read moretechniques and passion to create delicious meals. This is the place you don't want to miss if you are interested in learning or just love cooking.

I can't even express how amazing our class was here! My wife and I attended the "local perspective…read moreIsraeli" course and loved it. We thought the local twist on Israeli cuisine was so cool and love the use of local ingredients. Alex was a fantastic teacher. He clearly has great culinary skill and has such an approachable teaching style. If you're into cooking and are looking for a fun and entertaining night out, don't miss this! I can't wait to go back for another culinary experience.

My husband and I had a lot of fun and created beautiful, useful objects. The website has so many…read moregreat projects to choose from. Plus, once you're there you can further personalize through your choices of stain and paint colors. Sabine expertly explained the process and choices and was very helpful giving us tips to guide us through tricky bits. I plan to go back with friends sometime.

So much fun! Beautiful decor for my home. I cant wait to go back To Board and Brush in Somerville,…read moreNJ!