Has anyone been to or had their child's party at Pizza Express Dulwich?

[Bishberro]

Hi - I'm investigating options for my son's birthday party. He will be 6. We've done the church hall/entertainer thing which he has loved for the past few years but trying to find something for a smaller number of kids and a bit of an easier option for me. I noticed Pizza Express does make you own pizza parties with games etc and just wondered if anyone has been to one and if they're any good? We'd probably go to the Dulwich branch.

Thanks for any feedback.

[tiddles]

yes been several times (albeit some years ago) and the kids have always had a fab time.

[Pickle]

My son went to a party there before Xmas (he's 7) and had a brilliant time. Helps that he's pizza mad :)

[rachel83]

How long are the pizza express parties and what do they do apart from eat pizza?

[Bishberro]

Thanks for the feedback. Pickle my son is pizza mad too so that's why I thought it might be a good idea. Sounds promising.

[etta166]

The Herne Hill one has more space for parties. My son's school went there for a trip and had a great time. They made pizza and got to talk to the chefs about pizza ingredients and making pizza.

[missse22]

I second that Herne Hill one is far more spacious we hired out the basement room for my sons 3rd bday, it was great as we didn't feel that we were disturbing the other diners with all the racket the kids were making lol :)

[jollymummy]

Regarding your question about the menu, kids can choose their meal from the regular bambino menu. My son attended a party there just before christmas and the party was held in the downstairs room at the Hearne Hill branch, great space.

[coffeelover]

Had my daughter's 5th birthday party at dulwich pizza express. It was on a Saturday (was told they don't do parties on Sundays) from 3:30pm and lasted about 1.5 hrs. We had the entire top floor which was spacious enough for 10 kids plus parents. Started off by dough balls and squash drinks. Kids enjoyed drawing on the activity sheets. Then made pizza. While that was cooking, played a few games. Some were done by the host and we were able to do some ourselves. Pin the tail, pass the parcel etc. Then ate pizza, a few more games, was served ice cream, cake cutting and opened up presents.

Everyone had a great time, they didn't mind that we brought in a few snacks like fruit, popcorn and crisps. Brought along a cd player and some decorations. Perfect as no need to buy plates, cups, cutlery...and no cleaning up afterwards. I thought it was worth the money (?12 per child) and the host was friendly and helpful.

[MummaB]

My son had his 8th birthday party at the Dulwich Pizza Express last year. We did Sunday morning 10.30-12 (didn't finish till 12.30) - we all loved it.

Morning party worked well - the kids were nice and chilled (17 in all), had the room upstairs and the restaurant didn't open till 11 I think so not hectic downstairs.

They ate dough balls first and then made pizza. We played pass the parcel while pizzas were cooking and did the little worksheets. Had brought arts and craft stuff but no time. Had also brought cake from home.

It really was a lovely morning - so glad we chose it!