You dream, we make it A Shaw thing! Elevate Your Events

Discover elegant fountain hire for unforgettable occasions.

We see you fellow sweet tooth

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Welcome to A Shaw Thing Events!

We’re so glad you’ve found us! At A Shaw Thing Events, we specialise in bringing a touch of sweetness and elegance to your special occasions with our Chocolate Fountain Hire and Candy Floss Stands.

So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us.

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About AST Fountain Hire

Our Mission

Welcome to The A Shaw Thing Chocolate Fountain Hire, where indulgence meets elegance! We are a passionate couple based in Thurrock, Essex, and we are thrilled to bring the joy of chocolate fountains and candy floss stands to your special events.

Our journey began in 2024, when we officially launched The A Shaw Thing Events Business. What started as a personal hobby of styling and personalising items for family and friends’ events—along with our own wedding—quickly grew into a full-fledged business. From designing and styling intimate gatherings to creating bespoke event decor, we found our calling in making every celebration unique and unforgettable.

A pivotal moment in our journey was when we styled a 60th birthday party and provided a beautiful dessert table, featuring personalised treats that left everyone talking. This event sparked the idea to create The A Shaw Thing Chocolate Fountain Hire, a service designed to offer the magic and fun of chocolate fountains and candy floss stands without the stress or mess of handling them yourself.

We believe that every event deserves a touch of sweetness, and we’re here to provide just that—effortlessly. Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday, baby shower, or any celebration, we take pride in bringing a fun and delicious experience to your guests. With us, you’ll enjoy the ultimate chocolate fountain experience with top-quality service, ensuring your event is as delightful as it is memorable.

Let us handle the sweet details so you can focus on creating memories.

Memorable Moments at AST : A Photo Journey

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AST Fountain Hire details

All things chocolate

When you hire an AST Fountain, we provide luxurious Belgian chocolate in your choice of white, milk, or dark. Along with the fountain, you'll receive an array of re-filled dipping items, skewers, plates, and napkins. A dedicated staff member will be on-site to maintain the fountain and assist guests as needed. If you’d like, we can also colour the white chocolate in a variety of vibrant shades, including red, yellow, pink, orange, blue, or black. ( Please note coloured chocolate will come at a charge of £20)

For any additional hours required there will be a charge of £50 per hour

Any additional dips and chocolate after the booking can be left with you to enjoy as we do not re-use and pride ourselves on providing fresh dips and chocolate.

Our Fountains

All of our Chocolate Fountains are regularly PAT tested and we have full public liability insurance.

Our Team

Our uniformed assistants will be available throughout your event to ensure everything stays clean and tidy, keep the chocolate and food replenished, and assist your guests—especially children—whenever needed. All of our staff are fully trained in health and hygiene practices and are friendly, approachable, and eager to help.

Set up

To set up the fountain for your event, we require access 1 hour before the start time, along with a power outlet nearby. We recommend placing the fountain away from open windows and doors. We also need a level surface and ground to set up on to ensure the smooth flowing of the chocolate goodness. We bring everything needed for the setup, so once you book with us, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the event.

Dips Dips and more Dips

Strawberries

Pineapple

Grapes

Melon

Banana

Waffles

Shortbread

Jelly Babies

Haribos

Mini-Doughnuts

Yum-Yums

Profiteroles

Sponge Fingers

Chocolate Brownies

Pink Wafers

Marshmellows

Please do not hestitate to reach out should you have any questions or requests

Contact us for personlised quotes

We make your dream event a Shaw thing

At A Shaw Thing Events we believe that all events matter, no matter how small or big! Because of this we urge you to get in contact with us via email or DM for a personalised quote specifically for your event as we would love to help your vision come true! We understand that all events are different and we would love to help.

Birthdays, Corporate events, Proms, Baby Showers, Weddings..

Get a personalised quote from us today!

Terms and conditions

The booking is confirmed based on the information provided by the hirer. Any changes to the details on the booking form may result in additional charges.

A non-refundable deposit of £70 is required to secure the booking, though it can be transferred to a new date if we are available.

The full balance for all bookings must be paid 14 days prior to the event date.

The fountain will run for 2-3 hours, depending on the package chosen. Any extra time will incur an additional charge.

We will need access to the venue 1 hour before the dipping starts to set up and melt the chocolate.

Please note, we cannot set up a chocolate fountain outdoors unless it's placed in a closed marquee away from open curtains, as any breeze will affect the flow of the chocolate.

Each fountain, when fully loaded with chocolate, can weigh over 120 lbs. We will require a sturdy, level table and will provide a black tablecloth. The hirer is responsible for ensuring there is enough space at the venue for the setup.

A 240V power socket should be located as close as possible to the fountain's location. If the fountain is positioned in the middle of an open area, trailing cables may be necessary. These will be taped to the floor where possible, but we cannot accept responsibility for any accidents. We recommend that guests access the fountain from one side only, positioned at the edge of the room.

We will require parking at the venue and easy access for unloading our vehicle. If no parking is available, the hirer must provide an alternative.

All packages include re-filled dipping items, calculated based on each guest consuming up to 2 skewers with 6 items.

In the event that AST Events is unable to fulfill the booking due to circumstances beyond our control, such as equipment failure or inclement weather, a full refund will be issued.

It doesn't stop there..

Styling

Dessert tables

At AST Events we strive to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. We can provide place names, drink tags, custom napkins, backdrops and much more

Dessert tables

AST events also provide canape style dessert tables starring mini cheesecakes & trifles from a varied menu to keep your guests satisfied all evening.

Product Hire

Dessert tables

Product Hire

Need a projector and screen to showcase those cherished baby pictures at a 30th birthday? Or perhaps floodlights to make your backdrop truly stand out? Maybe large drink dispensers to keep your guests refreshed? Whatever you’re looking for, AST Events has got you covered!

Customised sweet cones

US$3.50

Looking for that personlised touch for your guests to walk away with? Why not add sweet cones to your event, not only are they a sweet favour but also a welcome addition to any dessert table.

Please contact us for more information on the sweets/preferences.

Bulk discounts applicable

Contact Us

Better yet, contact us to cater to your needs

Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations? Send me a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

AST Events

South Ockendon, UK

ash4wthing@gmail.com

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You dream, we make it A Shaw thing! Elevate Your Events

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