**Do not rely on this company for an…
**Do not rely on this company for an important event**
I honestly cannot believe how badly this booking was handled.
I booked a Gruffalo costume on 16 August, with delivery promised for 11 September, for an event I was hosting at The Reading Room on 12 September.
Because of a family bereavement, I needed to change the delivery address. I contacted Party Mascot Hire using the number provided on their website and initially received a text response. After that? **Nothing.**
I sent multiple texts and made numerous phone calls, all of which were ignored. I received no tracking information, no update and no explanation. The costume simply didn't arrive.
The most frustrating part is that nobody even had the courtesy to tell me there was a problem. I was left to discover it for myself and had to desperately arrange a last-minute alternative for an event, while simultaneously dealing with the death of a family member.
I requested a refund and finally received a response on 13 September — a single word: **"yes."** That's it.
After the experience I've had so far, I have absolutely no confidence that the refund will actually be processed without me having to chase it yet again.
Things can go wrong. Deliveries can be delayed. I completely understand that. **What is unacceptable is taking people's money, failing to provide the service they have paid for, and then completely ignoring their attempts to contact you.**
I would strongly advise anyone considering using this company for an important event to think very carefully. The lack of communication and customer service has been absolutely appalling.








