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Pick from some of the best providers in your area. With easy access to reviews and direct contact with Event Planners, you can be confident with your choice.
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Whether you’re planning a birthday party, anniversary celebration, corporate function or special occasion, Bark can help you find event planners with the experience to bring your vision to life. Share what kind of event you’re organising and where it will take place, and you can compare trusted professionals before choosing the right fit.
Event planners can support you with many aspects of organising and executing memorable occasions, including:
Planners take care of the details so you can enjoy your event without the stress of organising every part yourself.
You might want to hire professional support if you are:
Getting help early in your planning process can make a big difference to how smoothly your event runs.
When looking at potential event organisers, consider their experience with events similar to yours, the range of services they offer and how they communicate about expectations and costs. It’s also helpful to review examples of past events they’ve handled.
Bark lets you look at several profiles so you can find someone whose style and approach match what you have in mind.
Bark's data shows that costs depend on the event size, level of involvement and specialist services required. For a small party or celebration, planners often charge around £250 to £600 for basic planning support. Larger events and weddings with full coordination typically range from £800 to £2,500+ depending on complexity and hours involved.
Many planners take care of everything from welcoming suppliers, directing set-up, managing timetables and coordinating transitions between parts of the event. Their role is to make sure the day runs smoothly so you don’t have to manage every detail.
Yes. Many planners are happy to coordinate with suppliers you've already booked, such as caterers, photographers or entertainers. They can also recommend trusted suppliers from their network if you need help filling any gaps.
Bringing you the low-down on how online event planners work, and why you should hire one
An award winning event planning company, Sugar & Rind is a full-service event management company specialising in private parties and themed celebrations with bespoke concept, luxury catering and unique entertainment. We create sleek, chic and immersive experiences for each and every guest.
Organising the moments that people remember forever! We create experiences that live in the minds of party-goers forever.
After 25+ years in marketing and events, the time had come to create something of my own making. So Sugar & Rind was borne.
Our Founder Philly Mackinnon is an events pro of 25 years. She wanted to make the planning of any event, super easy and enjoyable. An award winning event planning company, Sugar & Rind is a full-service event management company specialising in private parties and themed celebrations with bespoke concept, luxury catering and unique entertainment. We create sleek, chic and immersive experiences for each and every guest.
We absolutely can but we recommend a really good chat with us for a bespoke service because party planning is all about understanding the client, their personality and what they want their evening to be. Communication is everything and we are good communicators so why look that gift horse in the mouth?!
Currently our business is operating within the guidelines for events as specified by the UK government.
4.88/5.00
based on 277,269 reviews
Martine was communicative throughout for my father’s 90th birthday and the result was a very smooth event with great food - canapés starter; mains brought to the table hot and mini desserts. They are very flexible and can do buffet style if preferred. Out of all caterers, this was the best menu choice for the season (we chose coq au vin for a winter party meal, which was ideal). Always ask for full staff/food/utensil or cutlery hire costing as you go along so no surprises at the end and Martine is happy to add or remove elements to suit your needs as long as you do that early enough in the booking. Overall would recommend for an event of 13 or more people and Martine was flexible when our numbers fluctuated once I got final RSVPs through. Thanks
08 Feb 2026
We decided to host a 50th birthday party for my husband at our house and needed help to organise the logistics and to elevate the event beyond a regular house party. Getting in touch with Angelique to assist was the best decision we made and completely took any stress out of the planning for the event in the days and weeks beforehand. Angelique is incredibly well organised and got all the main decisions ticked off very early on. She has an extensive network of trusted suppliers who she contacted to check availability and pricing - this alone saved me hours of time having to research and call random suppliers e.g. marquee company, bar team, food truck, portaloos, cake maker, balloon supplier. In the lead up to the event and on the day Angelique keeps in contact with the suppliers and makes all the necessary arrangements, so we didn't have to worry about any of that. It meant that we were able to fully enjoy the run up to the party and the evening itself and there really wasn't any stress for us at all. Angelique also set up the invitations and managed the guest list, dietary requirements, accommodation info etc - all these seemingly little jobs that end up taking a lot of time but thankfully we did not have to worry about. On the night itself Angelique was there to help welcome guests and check everything was running smoothly. The fee that we paid was extremely competitive, particularly now we have seen how much work and time Angelique puts into the event before and on the day. I highly recommend Angelique and Dolce Vita Parties for any event, big or small. Thank you Angelique for all your help - we will be back in touch for sure when it is my 50th!
04 Feb 2026
For the 2nd year in a row Milissia produced an absolutely amazing cake for our 5 year old’s birthday party. Tasted delicious, met the brief perfectly and looked phenomenal. Easy to deal with in terms of communication and delivered to your door. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
01 Feb 2026
How much does an Event Planner cost?
Most event planners charge their clients anywhere from 10-20 percent of the total cost of the event, with 15 percent being the average.
Your professional event planner will be able to advise you on the full range of options available, helping you to choose the best one for your needs. Use Bark to find trusted event planners near you and request quotes for free!
What tasks can a Party Planner help with?
Some of the common services your event planner can help with include:
Conducting research
Creating an event design
Finding a suitable venue
Arranging for food, decorations, and entertainment
Planning transportation to and from the event
Sending invitations to attendees
Arranging accommodation for attendees
Coordinating the activities of event staff
Supervision at the site
Conducting evaluations of the event
How do I choose my Event Planner?
Following these steps will ensure that you find the right Event Planner for you:
Objective - Before you start your search, you need to work out the event's objective, the budget you are working with, and your reason for hiring externally. You want to be in a position to communicate the broad outline of the event and its most important goals. You will also want to decide on the budget for your event planner and what they will be expected to do. A party planner can select the venue, recommend food and beverage options, source speakers and entertainment, be on-site on the day and create the invitations.
Find your event planner - You want to hire someone who has expertise in creating your type of event. Word of mouth is one way to find an event planner but it's not always the most effective approach. Look out for a company with experience and a strong reputation and do your online research by reading company reviews on Bark.
Interview applicants - Most event planners will be eager to hear about your event. Give them brief details at first and focus on their expertise in the initial round of interviews. Reduce your list of candidates to the three strongest applicants. You should then ask each finalist about their business, their experience with past events, and how they plan for contingencies.
Decision time - Once you have hired a company, the event planner should be able to share a detailed plan for the event with you.
Budget - Many people who organise an event for the first time want a champagne event on a beer budget. You need to work together to come up with a realistic budget. Plus, do not forget to find out about the fees that will be charged by the event planner and how they will be incorporated into the budget.
Follow up - Make sure you stay on top of the event planning and do not force the event management expert to make major decisions without your input.
You can be confident that any of the Bark local event planners listed will give you a reliable and professional service.
How do I check my Party Planner’s credentials?
There is no formal training required to be an event planner, although they usually have a degree or certificate from a university in event planning or management.
Before you choose an event planner, it's always worth checking out their customer reviews on their website and Bark profile. This ensures that they are trustworthy and reliable.
Can I get an Event and Party Planner online?
Absolutely! Whether it's finding the best DJ or getting your catering sorted, your event and party planner will be able to organise pretty much every aspect of the event online. You can even find the perfect venue through interactive virtual venue tours - pretty neat stuff!
