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About this Experience

What you'll do:

You will have a trained cotton candy artist set up at your home or venue and spin custom, gourmet cotton candy live in front of your guests for two full hours.

  • Live spinning at your location: A professional sugar artist travels to you and spins cotton candy on-site, so your guests watch every cloud take shape in real time.

  • Color-matched to your event: You choose the color palette and theme ahead of time, and every serving is spun to match your vision, from soft pastels to bold, saturated hues.

  • 2 hours of service: The Hive Company stays for the full duration so guests can return for seconds and the energy stays high throughout your event.

  • Signature artisan techniques: Stacey Bryan, the sugar sculptor behind The Hive Company, brings a trained hand and an eye for presentation that turns cotton candy into a real centerpiece.

  • Novelty add-on options: The Hive Company is known for specialty items including Sugar Spun Spliffs, which are a crowd-pleaser at bachelorettes and adult celebrations that want something a little more distinctive.

Cotton candy made live in front of your guests does what a dessert table cannot: it creates a moment people gather around and talk about. This is a visual, interactive, sweet experience that fits neatly into a two-hour window at your home party.

Why you'll love it for your party:

  1. Instant crowd magnet: Guests naturally cluster around live spinning, which gets people mixing and loosens up the room faster than any playlist.

  2. Customizable for any theme: Whether your palette is dusty rose and sage or black and gold, the cotton candy is matched to your colors without any extra planning on your end.

  3. No venue required: The Hive Company comes directly to your home, backyard, or private space, so there is no rental, no logistics, and no travel burden on you.

  4. Great for photos: Spun sugar photographs beautifully, and a live cotton candy station gives guests a natural spot to stop and snap something worth posting.

  5. Fits a range of group types: Birthdays, bachelorettes, baby showers, bridal showers, and milestone celebrations all work well here, because the format is visual and inclusive and does not require guests to participate in a structured activity.

About this experience partner:

The Hive Company is a Long Island-based cotton candy cart and sugar art service led by Stacey Bryan, a trained sugar sculptor who specializes in live spinning for private parties and large-scale events across Suffolk County, Nassau County, and the greater Tri-State area. Stacey built The Hive Company around high-end confectionery presentation, combining precise technique with a visually driven, crowd-forward style that suits everything from intimate home gatherings to ticketed events. Every booking is customized by color, theme, and occasion type, and the team messages with each client ahead of time to confirm details before the date is locked in.

Additional information:

  • Cotton candy is sensitive to heat, humidity, and wind; an indoor or climate-controlled space is strongly preferred for best results.

  • Outdoor events require a fully shaded, covered area or a tent to protect the sugar during spinning.

  • Travel is available throughout Suffolk County, Nassau County, and the Tri-State area; travel fees may apply based on distance from Lake Grove, NY.

  • Message The Hive Company through Batch before purchasing to confirm your date, get a quote, and share your event date, venue zip code, guest count, and theme details.

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Location

Long Island, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book or place an order?

To ensure we can provide the artisan quality and customization your event deserves, we require at least 14 days' notice for all custom bespoke orders and on-site event bookings.

What kind of themes can you accommodate?

If you can dream it, we can make it! We specialize in curating sugar art for any occasion—from Bachelorettes and Birthdays to Baby Showers and beyond. We can match any color palette or theme to ensure our sweets fit your aesthetic perfectly.

What are the space requirements for on-site spinning?

We want to ensure a safe and magical experience for your guests. We require a 6x6 footprint for indoor setups and a 10x10 footprint for outdoor events. We also require access to one standard, dedicated power outlet.

Can I order favors if I don't want live spinning at my event?

Absolutely! We offer bespoke, pre-packaged cotton candy favors and novelty treats that can be ordered ahead of time and delivered ready for your celebration.

Do you offer custom colors and flavors?

Yes. Part of "curating a moment" means the treats should look and taste exactly how you imagined. We can customize colors to match your branding, decor, or party theme.

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Can you incorporate my logo or specific branding?

Yes! We love working on large-scale brand activations and can incorporate logos or specific brand colors into our sugar art.

What exactly is a "Sugar Spun Spliff"?

It is our signature novelty sugar art! It is a handcrafted, high-end confectionery creation designed to be a playful conversation starter. While it looks like a spliff, it is 100% artisan sugar art.