Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Croydon have an average score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 108 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Addington, New Addington, Forestdale, Waddon
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Croydon are...
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- Time Trek Mobile Disco - Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
- Bass Entertainment DJ Hire - No tagline provided
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 trusted reviews
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Boogie Nights Discos
Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
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4.8 out of 5 | 48 trusted reviews
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
Time Trek Mobile Disco
Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
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4.1 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
Bass Entertainment DJ Hire
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Typical DJ Prices in Croydon
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Croydon area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Croydon party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Croydon
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £150 - £246 | £246 - £386 | £386 - £580 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Croydon
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £225 - £390 | £390 - £620 | £620 - £870 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Croydon
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £125 - £206 | £206 - £310 | £310 - £540 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Croydon
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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| £100 - £198 | £198 - £286 | £286 - £360 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Croydon to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Croydon, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Croydon area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Croydon based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Croydon
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Croydon? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Croydon - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Croydon / 4 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 2 options) - More Details
Hampton by Hilton London Croydon, Dingwall Road
Leonardo Hotel (Jurys) Croydon, Wellesley Road
Nearby (4 options)
Dukes Head Hotel, Wallington SM6
Oakley House, Bromley BR2
Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Club, Croydon CR2
Wesleyan Hotel, Warlingham CR6
2 in Croydon / 3 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 2 options) - More Details
Addington Palace, Gravel Hill, Addington
Oaks Farm Barn, Oaks Lane, Shirley
Nearby (3 options)
Beckenham Place, Beckenham BR3
MP The Warren (aka Met Police Sports Club), Bromley BR2
Venue 28, Beckenham BR3
16 in Croydon / 55 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 16 options) - More Details
Addington Community Association, Central Parade, New Addington
ASKI, 30 Union Road
Beddington Village Hall, Beddington Lane
Bedford Hall, 72-74 Wellsley Road
Croydon Parish Church Hall, Church St
Forestdale Forum, Bardolph Avenue
New Addington Community Centre, Central Parade
Old Town Youth Club, Duppas Hill Terrace
Praise House, 145-151 London Rd
Queens Community Hall, London Road
Shirley Parish Hall, 81 Wickham Rd, Shirley
St Andrews Church Hall, Southbridge Road
St Georges Church Hall, 17 Elstan Way
St Marys Church, Addington Village Road
West Croydon Methodist Church, 93 London Rd, West Croydon
Wilford Road Recreation Ground
Nearby (55 options)
6th Croydon Scout Hut, Croydon CR2
All Saints Centre, Mitcham CR4
All Saints Church, Croydon CR2
Azelia Hall, Beckenham BR3
Beckenham Methodist Church, Beckenham BR3
Bromley Parish Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Bromley BR2
Edgecoombe Community Centre, Croydon CR2
Farleigh Hall, Warlingham CR6
Foulsham Hall, Thornton Heath CR7
Holmwood Hall, Wallington SM6
Keston Parish Church Hall, Bromley BR2
Keston Village Hall, Bromley BR2
Mitcham Methodist Church Hall, Mitcham CR4
NE Mitcham Community Centre, Mitcham CR4
New Church Centre, West Wickham BR4
Parchmore Church and Community Centre, Thornton Heath CR7
Sanderstead Memorial Hall, Croydon CR2
Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall, Croydon CR2
Selsdon Community Centre, Croydon CR2
Sherwood Park Hall, Mitcham CR4
South Mitcham Community Centre, Mitcham CR4
St Augustines Church, Croydon CR2
St Barnabas Church Hall, Beckenham BR3
St Barnabas Community Centre, Mitcham CR4
St Christophers Church Hall, Warlingham CR6
St Edmunds Hall, Beckenham BR3
St James Church Hall, Beckenham BR3
St Johns Church, Beckenham BR3
St Johns Church Hall, Croydon CR2
St Marks Church, Bromley BR2
St Marys Church, Warlingham CR6
St Marys Church Hall, Wallington SM6
St Marys Church Hall, Croydon CR2
St Michaels Church Hall, Mitcham CR4
St Patricks Church Hall, Wallington SM6
St Pauls Church Hall, Thornton Heath CR7
St Pauls UR Church Hall, Croydon CR2
St Peters Hall, Beckenham BR3
Stanley & Selsdon Halls, London SE SE25
Sts Peter and Paul Church, Bromley BR2
The Assembly Halls, West Wickham BR4
The Centre , Wallington SM6
The Change Foundation, Wallington SM6
The Vestry Hall, Mitcham CR4
The Waterside Centre, London SE SE25
Thornton Heath Leisure Centre, Thornton Heath CR7
Trinity Centre (Holy Trinity Church), Wallington SM6
Wallington Baptist Church, Wallington SM6
Wallington Guide Hall, Wallington SM6
Wallington Methodist Church, Wallington SM6
Wallington United Reformed Church, Wallington SM6
Warlingham Church Hall, Warlingham CR6
Warlingham Methodist Church Hall, Warlingham CR6
Warlingham Village Hall, Warlingham CR6
Wickham Hall, West Wickham BR4
10 in Croydon / 65 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 10 options) - More Details
Addington Court Golf Club, Featherbed Lane
Addington Palace Golf Club, Gravel Hill, Addington
Alwyn Club (ex Royal British Legion New Addington), Alwyn Close, New Addington
Croydon Masonic Hall, 73 Oakfield Drive
Ivy House Social Club, Campbell Rd
Powerleague Croydon, Hannibal Way, Wallington
Royal British Legion Croydon, 160A Handcroft Rd
Sandilands Sports Club, Sandilands
Shirley Park Golf Club, 194 Addiscombe Road
Nearby (65 options)
2010 Club, Mitcham CR4
Applegarth Club & Institute, Thornton Heath CR7
Beccehamian Rugby Club (West Wickham), West Wickham BR4
Beckenham Cricket Club, Beckenham BR3
Beckenham Lawn Tennis Club, Beckenham BR3
Beckenham Rugby Club, Beckenham BR3
Beckenham Town Football Club, Beckenham BR3
Beckenham Working Mens Club, Beckenham BR3
Beddington Cricket Club, Wallington SM6
Blackheath & Bromley Harriers Athletics Club, Bromley BR2
Bromley Common Social & Athletic Club (The Shed/Great Elms), Bromley BR2
Bromley Football Club (The Venue), Bromley BR2
Bromley Labour Club, Bromley BR2
Bromley Rugby Club, Bromley BR2
Cricket for Change, Wallington SM6
Croham Hurst Golf Club, Croydon CR2
Croydon Bowling Club, Croydon CR2
Croydon Football Club (The Trams), London SE SE25
Croydon Post Office Social & Athletics Club, Warlingham CR6
Croydon Rugby Club, West Wickham BR4
Croydon Sports Arena, London SE SE25
Croygas Sports Club, Wallington SM6
Ex Blues Football Club, West Wickham BR4
Farleigh Club & Restaurant, Warlingham CR6
Farleigh Golf Club, Warlingham CR6
Goals Beckenham, Beckenham BR3
Goals Beckenham North, Beckenham BR3
Hayes (Kent) Cricket Club, Bromley BR2
Holmesdale Football Club, Bromley BR2
Holy Innocents Church, London SE SE25
HSBC Sports & Social Club, Beckenham BR3
John Fisher Sports Club, Warlingham CR6
Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham BR3
Kings Hall Country Club, Beckenham BR3
Langley Park Golf Club, Beckenham BR3
Langley Park Sports & Social Club (Club Langley), Beckenham BR3
Mitcham Golf Club, Mitcham CR4
Old Bromleians Football Club, Bromley BR2
Old Wilsonians Sports Club, Bromley BR2
Park House Rugby Football Club, Bromley BR2
Purley Downs Golf Club, Croydon CR2
Royal British Legion Hayes, Bromley BR2
Royal British Legion Mitcham (Poppy Club), Mitcham CR4
Royal British Legion SE25, London SE SE25
Royal British Legion West Wickham, West Wickham BR4
Sanderstead Lawn Tennis Club, Croydon CR2
Shortlands Golf Club, Bromley BR2
South Croydon Sports Club, Croydon CR2
South Norwood & Woodside Social Club, London SE SE25
South Norwood Leisure Centre, London SE SE25
South Norwood Liberal & WM Club, London SE SE25
South Norwood Victory Club, London SE SE25
Sparrows Den, West Wickham BR4
Sydenham Sports Club, Beckenham BR3
The Parklangley Club, Beckenham BR3
The Spa at Beckenham, Beckenham BR3
Trinity Sanderstead Sports & Social Club, Croydon CR2
Wallington Sports Club, Wallington SM6
Warlingham Rugby Club, Warlingham CR6
Warlingham Sports Club, Warlingham CR6
West Beckenham Conservative Club, Beckenham BR3
West Wickham Football Club, West Wickham BR4
Whitgift Sports Club, Croydon CR2
Wickham Park Sports Club, West Wickham BR4
Woodcote Park Golf Club, Croydon CR2
1 in Croydon / 1 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 1 options) - More Details
Croydon Conference Centre, Surrey St
Nearby (1 options)
Brigstock Function Room, Thornton Heath CR7
0 in Croydon / 2 nearby
44 in Croydon / 60 nearby
in Croydon (CR0 - 44 options) - More Details
Coombe Lodge, 104 Coombe Rd
Matthews Yard, Surrey Street
Ruskin House Club, 23 Coombe Rd
The Bad Apple, 3-7 Park Street
The Bedford Tavern, Sydenham Rd
The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road
The Bulls Head, Laud St
The Chateau, Coombe Lane
The Claret & Ale, Bingham Corner
The Coombe Lodge, 104 Coombe Road
The Crown, 28 Wickham Rd, Shirley
The Crown & Pepper, 242 High St
The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street
The Edge, South End
The Forestdale Arms, Featherbed Lane
The George, George Street
The Goat, Broom Road
The Golden Lion, 144 Stanley Road
The Green Dragon, 60 High St
The Green Dragon, 60 High Street
The Hare & Hounds, 325 Purley Way
The Harvest Home, Beddington Lane
The Man On The Moon, 112 Headley Drive, New Addington
The Market Tavern, Surrey Street
The Milan Bar, Ground Floor Grants Department Store
The Odd Shoe, Park Street
The Old Fox & Hounds, London Road
The Plough, The Broadway
The Porter & Sorter, Station Road
The Randall Tavern, Field Way, New Addington
The Royal Standard, Sheldon Street
The Saints & Sinners (ex Castle Tavern), 482 London Road
The Sandrock, 152 Upper Shirley Road
The Ship, High St
The Skylark, 34 South End
The South Beats, 282 High Street
The Spread Eagle, Katharine St
The Surprise Inn, 107 Upper Shirley Road
The Tamworth Arms (Tavern), Tamworth Road
The Tree House, South End
The Turtle Bay, High Street
The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road
The Wandle Arms, 90 Waddon New Road
The Windmill, 224 St James Road
Nearby (60 options)
Bedrock, Bromley BR2
Chak 89, Mitcham CR4
Horseshoe, Warlingham CR6
The Albion, London SE SE25
The Bird in Hand, Bromley BR2
The Botley Hill Farmhouse, Warlingham CR6
The Boulevard, Croydon CR2
The Bricklayers Arms, Bromley BR2
The Bricklayers Arms, Beckenham BR3
The Chancery, Beckenham BR3
The Chatterton Arms, Bromley BR2
The Chequers, Bromley BR2
The Cherry Tree, London SE SE25
The Clifton Arms, London SE SE25
The Coach & Horses, Beckenham BR3
The Coach House, Warlingham CR6
The Coney, West Wickham BR4
The Croham Arms, Croydon CR2
The Crown & Pepper, Bromley BR2
The Crown & Sceptre, Croydon CR2
The Crown (Toby), Bromley BR2
The Earl Of Eldon, Croydon CR2
The Elm Tree, Beckenham BR3
The Gardeners Arms, Mitcham CR4
The George, Bromley BR2
The Good Companions, Warlingham CR6
The Grange, Wallington SM6
The Greyhound, Bromley BR2
The Harrow Inn, Warlingham CR6
The Holmesdale, London SE SE25
The Horseshoe, Warlingham CR6
The Joiners Arms, London SE SE25
The Jolly Sailor, London SE SE25
The Jolly Woodman, Beckenham BR3
The Kelsey House, Beckenham BR3
The Kings Arms, Bromley BR2
The Kings Arms, Mitcham CR4
The Lord Napier, Thornton Heath CR7
The Miller & Carter, West Wickham BR4
The New Inn, Bromley BR2
The Prince George, Thornton Heath CR7
The Purley Arms, Croydon CR2
The Queens Head, Mitcham CR4
The Ravensbury Arms, Mitcham CR4
The Red Lion, Wallington SM6
The Rose & Crown, Wallington SM6
The Shortlands Tavern, Bromley BR2
The Sir Julian Huxley, South Croydon CR2
The Stag & Hounds, Croydon CR2
The Star, Wallington SM6
The Surrey Arms, Mitcham CR4
The Swan, West Wickham BR4
The Two Doves, Bromley BR2
The Wallington Arms, Wallington SM6
The Wheatsheaf, West Wickham BR4
The Whispering Moon, Wallington SM6
The White Bear, Warlingham CR6
The White Horse, Beckenham BR3
The White Lion, Warlingham CR6
Ye Olde Leather Bottle, Warlingham CR6
Croydon DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Croydon will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Addington, New Addington, Forestdale, Waddon is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Croydon. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Croydon discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Croydon operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Croydon, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Croydon.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Croydon DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Croydon
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Croydon since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
| Who are the best mobile DJs in Croydon? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Croydon are: - Sound Division - Boogie Nights Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Croydon? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Croydon - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Croydon DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £246 - £386 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
| I'm having a party in Croydon and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Croydon and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Croydon? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |