When your company Christmas party includes employees' children, choosing entertainment is about more than booking a show. Ages, room layout and the way families move between activities, refreshments and shared moments all shape the programme.

For an event in the Algarve, start with the experience you want the children to have. Then explore the JumPlay Christmas catalogue, without assuming you need to book everything.

Start with the families, not the attractions

Ask for an approximate number of children and their age groups. A small gathering of younger children with their parents needs a different arrangement from a larger group spanning several ages.

Decide whether you are planning a dedicated family afternoon, a gathering before dinner or activities while adults socialise. If Portuguese and international colleagues will attend, include the languages you need in your enquiry; entertainment in a particular language must be confirmed.

Choose activities that work together

A simple programme can work better than several attractions competing for the same space. These are options to explore, not packages with automatically included services:

  • A Christmas craft workshop: a seated activity making decorations or keepsakes. Check the materials, suitable ages and number of participants per session.
  • Face painting or balloon modelling: individual activities that can fit into a more informal programme. Ask how many children can be accommodated during the booked period and how waiting will be managed.
  • A magic show: a shared moment when the group comes together. Confirm the duration, language and technical requirements before adding it to the schedule.
  • A bouncy castle: an active option where the equipment and venue are suitable. Space and setup conditions need to be assessed first.

For example, you could suggest crafts on arrival and a show later, with a break for refreshments. This is a planning idea rather than a fixed offer: the final combination and timings should be confirmed in the quote.

Look at the venue through the children's programme

A room that comfortably seats a dinner can become crowded once you add activity tables, equipment and queues. Identify a space for each part of the event and keep walkways clear.

Send photographs, measurements and details of access, power points and delivery times. At a hotel or hired venue, agree these arrangements with the venue manager. Do not assume an outdoor inflatable can be moved into a room without checking whether that installation is possible.

Browse the equipment catalogue to compare models. Our bouncy castle hire guide explains what information to prepare if you are unsure which model to choose.

Agree who will supervise the children

Clarify whether parents remain with their children and exactly what support is included. A face-painting artist or a fully installed inflatable does not, by itself, amount to a childcare service.

If you need specific supervision, describe that requirement before booking. Also agree how parents or guardians can be contacted during the event, without collecting more personal information than necessary.

Separate the setting from the services

A Christmas setting does not mean a visit from Father Christmas is included. Similarly, an inflatable shown in a festive setting does not automatically include surrounding decorations or a personalised banner.

Ask for a proposal that distinguishes equipment, entertainment, decoration, service duration, setup and travel. If you would like popcorn or candy floss, confirm the quantities and serving period. This lets you compare the final quote rather than just a photograph or the price of one item.

What to include in your enquiry

  • The date, town and venue;
  • Event timings and the period you need entertainment for;
  • The approximate number of children and their age groups;
  • Languages and participation needs to consider;
  • Preferred activities and a budget, if you have one;
  • Photographs, dimensions, access details and venue restrictions.

Your programme does not have to be final before you get in touch. Tell us about your company Christmas party, and we can use these details to confirm options, availability and arrangements for your Algarve event.