James Event Productions is a leading event production company in Southern California. The company provides a full range of event and party planning and production services. Because the company owns and manages one of the largest regional inventories of event equipment, it operates as a one-stop shop. Services include everything from catering, venue selection, and logistics management to supplying inflatables, carnival rides, and staging.

James Event Productions serves Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Diego County. The team can set up at public event venues or get access to exclusive private parks.

James Event Productions owns and operates its own kids' rides and attractions. The fleet features over 30 portable amusement rides. Options include the Go Gator roller coaster, trackless trains, pirate ship swings, carousels, and the Scrambler Jr. All rides are state-certified and run by professionally trained operators.

The chefs on staff will develop custom menus for the event that fit within the theme and budget.

The food can be everything from a casual BBQ buffet or taco bar to an elegant plated dinner, and the team can accommodate special dietary requirements and have vegan, vegetarian,n and gluten-free options.

• Beverages and Bar Services: Personalize your beverages and bar services to fit your theme with themed drinks, non-alcoholic options, and basic beer and wine with certified bartenders.

The company maintains relationships with a massive roster of entertainers and specialty acts.

Live performances such as Top 40 bands, tribute bands, jazz bands, DJs, and aerialists.

Interactive options include the magic mirror photo booths, conventional petting zoos, casino tables, and face painters.

Unique novelty acts include stilt-walkers, typewriter poets, custom hat bars, and celebrity look-alikes.

The company was established in 1988 by Garry and Candace James. Today, the team consists of 35 full-time employees and over 500 seasonal part-time staff. The sales, management, and production professionals bring a combined 250 years of event planning experience to the table and have produced over 15,000 high-profile events throughout their history.

The minimum order is $5,000 to book James Event Productions' event services. The baseline includes end-to-end event solutions from mid-sized corporate events to full-scale multi-thousand-guest productions.

The in-house production team offers all technical and stage infrastructure for indoor conferences and galas as well as outdoor festivals:

• Stage Design & Build: Modular staging platforms, custom backdrops, podiums, and multi-tier seating risers.
• Audio & Visual Solutions: Commercial-grade line array sound systems, dynamic LED video walls, high-definition projection systems, and microphones for stage
• Event Lighting & Effects: Intelligent moving heads, stage spotlights, programmable ambient uplighting & custom Gobo pattern projections. 
• Live Production Coordination: Technician-flawless cues for live bands, keynote speakers, awards presentations, and multimedia transitions.

James Event Productions is a full-service, turnkey gala and fundraising management company that helps non-profits, hospitals, and foundations reach their donation goals:

• Auction Logistics: Complete planning and management of silent and live auctions, presentation of lots, cataloging and tracking of items.
• Auctioneer & Tech Support: Professional charity auctioneers and digital bidding platform integration.
• Payment & Check-in: Simplified digital registration process for incoming guests and end-of-evening check-out and payment processing.

• Sponsor & Door Elevation: Custom signage, strategic sponsor placement zones, step-and-repeat red carpets, tribute collateral.

In addition to hosting events directly at corporate headquarters, school campuses, or regional municipal parks, James Event Productions holds preferred vendor access and management agreements with dedicated Southern California event destinations:

• Oak Canyon Park: Spacious outdoor lakefront park suited for large corporate picnics, 5Ks, and festivals.
• Lakeview Park: Scenic private outdoor grounds designed for large picnics and company fun days.
• Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort: Beach picnics, outdoor galas, and corporate retreats in the waterfront area.
• Kiwanisland: Private park site with dedicated exclusive facilities, sports fields, and picnic areas.

The inventory includes high-throughput amusement rides, carnival setups for the midway, kiddie carousels, and train rides:

• Spectacular amusement rides: Full-size carnival rides include the Zipper, full-size Ferris wheel,l and spinning Scrambler.
• Interactive Simulation & Adrenaline: Gear Mechanical bull riding, IndyCar simulators, Royal Flush toilet racer
• Midway Carnival Game Booths: Traditional red and white striped booths with traditional games such as Skeeball, ring toss, basketball shootout, ut and the Hi-Striker strongman hammer, with prizes.
• Active Water & Team Attractions: Water Wars balloon battle, dunk tanks, and high-capacity obstacle challenge courses.

James Event Productions is a fully licensed and insured live event General Contracting company. They relieve the organizers from regulatory and logistical burdens.

As a licensed and insured General Contractor for live events, James Event Productions takes the regulatory burden off the shoulders of the event organizers. The company is fully insured with A-Rated liability insurance at or above the requirements of city venues, school boards, and corporate entities.

Comprehensive coverage enables the team to be a preferred vendor at many exclusive and public facilities, which results in a professional planning process.

Yes, the team handles all the logistics, negotiating and getting all the necessary event permits themselves for a smooth experience. The staff works closely with local municipalities and fire departments to secure noise variances, park permits, street closures, and tent/canopy permits.

The company manages all logistical execution, pre-production, and on-day event coordination. Technical planning includes designing the internal CAD layout, planning the power distribution,n and planning the placement of safety barriers to guarantee a safe and fun environment. Our team also actively manages crowd flow and provides dedicated event security.

All mechanical rides and attractions are fully state-certified by the company. The rides are operated only by professionally trained staff to ensure the safety of all guests.

Sports and activity directors will work with you to develop a program that matches your company culture and mobility levels:

• Competitive Sports Tournaments: Referee-led relay races, tug-of-war, grass volleyball and kickball.
• Team Creative Challenges: Group sandcastle contests, giant board games (giant Connect Four, for example) and group trivia games.
• Family & All-Inclusive Activities: Multi-generational company picnics with potato sack races, water balloon tosses, scavenger hunts and field games.

The company has its own design and technical department that produces cohesive visuals from concept through to completion:

• Print Collateral: Save-the-date cards, invitations, event programs, menus, table place cards and registration badges.
• Large format Signage: Custom directional signage, entryway finding arches, perimeter banners and step-and-repeat backdrops.
• Digital Branding Assets: Event micro-site assets and targeted social media promotional packs and digital display graphics.
• Branded Goods: Personalized giveaways, branded hats (via pop-up airbrush or trucker hat bars), and promotional keepsakes for guests and donors.

James Event Productions handles everything from the concept to on-site coordination for the entire picnic experience. The team handles all logistics from permits to power distribution to layout and security. Full catering, themed decoration, customized entertainment, and a range of games and rides are available.

Companies can host picnics at their own facility, at public event spaces, or one of James Event Productions' exclusive private parks. The team partners with public parks in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. Or, venues feature built-in amenities such as shaded seating, power access, on-site restrooms, and scenic natural surroundings for groups from 50 to over 10,000 guests.

And to add some pizzazz to the old-fashioned cookout, the team is developing curated experiences with themes like a luau, a country fair, or a retro picnic. Events can include festival-style entertainment, such as live bands, DJs, stilt walkers, and interactive stations such as DIY crafts, henna art, or slime-making. They also build some relaxation spaces, with lounge seating and soft background music, for employees who want to relax.

All activities are supervised by trained game directors and on-site staff who officiate the games and run the time slots. The company supplies all the equipment needed and can customize branded scoreboards and prizes for winners. Game options range from classic field challenges like tug-of-war and three-legged races to inflatable sports, oversized board games like Jenga and chess, and group trivia.

Picnic catering can range from the traditional American cookout to sophisticated food stations. Standard menus feature BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, burgers, veggie wraps, and fresh salads. If you want sweet treats and snacks, we can also set up churro carts, cotton candy stands, ice cream stations, and custom dessert bars.

We intentionally create a family-friendly atmosphere and welcome everyone. The littles will be busy with safe kiddie rides, face painting, balloon artists, and kid-friendly carnival booths (duck pond or mini-basketball). There is something for everyone, with spectacular thrill rides, obstacle courses, and competitive group activities for older kids and adults.

No, all of our rides and equipment are owned and operated by James Event Productions, so there are no third-party rentals for these items.

Their service packages vary from the intimate 50-guest affair to 10,000+ guests.

Yes, in addition to booking private and public parks, the team can bring the entire picnic setup directly to your corporate grounds or facility.

The team partners with dozens of public facilities across the region, including Yorba Regional Park and Mile Square Park in Orange County, Griffith Park and El Dorado Park in Los Angeles, Prado Park in Riverside, and Bonita Cove in San Diego.

Yes, we have an on-site operations team that manages the event from beginning to end. This includes professional food servers, dedicated security, and game directors who run the activity stations, referee competitions, and manage the schedule.

Private parks have big, beautiful layouts, complete with all the guest amenities such as shaded seating, access to power, bathrooms on-site, and plenty of parking.

Yes, we have an in-house production team that takes care of all aspects of the event production, starting with the initial setup of the site and ending with the final cleanup.

For the adrenaline junkies, the company has a Mechanical Bull, an IndyCar track simulator, the Royal Flush toilet racer, and Water Wars balloon battles. You can also rent full-size thrill rides like the Zipper and Scrambler.

For more than 35 years, James Event Productions has been producing company picnics and corporate events. Since then, they’ve pulled off more than 15,000 events for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies like Disney and In-N-Out Burger.

Well, yes, the team makes special areas to relax with lounge furniture and ambient music for guests who want to relax.

To enhance the festival atmosphere, you can hire roving entertainers to engage with your guests. Options include stilt walkers, jugglers, balloon artists, and strolling magicians.

The game directors and trained on-site staff take care of the logistics of your activities. They take care of each game station, set the times, referee the games, and help coordinate the teams and speed up the games to keep the momentum without the stressful wait.

Yes, the company can provide custom branding elements that will include your corporate identity in the activities. This involves branded scoreboards, signs, and decorations, as well as branded team gear for activities like tug-of-war competitions.

Yes, James Event Productions has a lot of options for you to show your corporate identity during the event. The team can provide custom signage with your logo, logo'd scoreboards for games, and even logo'd team gear for competitions like tug-of-war and office Olympics.

The company has a wide choice of inflatable games for children, teens, and adults. Football toss, inflatable soccer fields, boom blasters, bounce houses, multi-lane inflatable obstacle courses.

You are able to configure the audio to match the mood of your picnic. Entertainment can include professional DJs with custom sound systems, live bands, strolling performers, and interactive emcees who make announcements and keep the crowd energized.

Yeah, the chefs inside make inclusive menus to suit a wide range of dietary requirements. The team is able to make fresh salads and some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as well as traditional BBQ items, so there is something delicious for everyone.

The team can create a few interactive pop-up stations where guests can get creative and leave with a memorable keepsake. These include DIY craft tables, slime-making stations, custom hat bars (airbrushed or trucker hats), henna body art, caricature artists, face painting, and spin art.

All contests and activities are conducted by professional game directors and staff on site. They officiate the games, score on custom-branded scoreboards, and handle customizable prize options for tournament winners and carnival booth games.

Yes, the company has a classic Vintage Fire Engine for a unique photo opportunity and interactive experience. Younger guests are also safely ferried around the picnic grounds in colorful trackless trains.

Animal encounters are available and are very popular for family-inclusive picnics. Choose from farm-style petting zoos, cute puppy petting zoos, hands-on reptile encounters, and gentle pony rides for the young ones.

Dedicated sports and activity directors build and facilitate custom challenge courses just for your team. The organized “Office Olympics” may include high-energy games such as tug-of-war, obstacle races, scavenger hunts, sack races, and relay runs to encourage teamwork and friendly competition between departments.

The team intentionally plans picnics with options so everyone can feel included as a group. For non-athletic guests, there are painting stations, team trivia contests, bingo, DIY crafts, or relaxed giant lawn games like Jenga and oversized chess.

James Event Productions plans and produces a complete spectrum of corporate gatherings. These include corporate holiday parties, conferences, sales meetings, product launches, corporate luncheons, grand openings, office open houses, award receptions, and motivational or safety meetings.

Yes, we do scale production for any size group. They’ve hosted everything from small team meetings of 20 people to large company-wide meetings, conventions, and holiday parties for up to 15,000 guests.

The company provides fully customisable bars with certified bartenders on-site. Custom cocktails, the best wine & beer list, or non-alcoholic beverages can be tailored to your unique theme.

Expert chefs create bespoke menus with fresh ingredients, food artistry, and authentic cultural cuisines from all over the world. Options include interactive gourmet food stations or plated formal executive dinners, and are tailored to your company’s style, palate, and budget.

We take care of everything so ribbon-cutting ceremonies, new office previews, and client open houses are a stress-free launch. Services include custom food and beverage catering, red carpet arrivals, official ribbon-cutting setups, and complete decor to welcome clients, vendors, and employee families.

The company has developed strong industry relationships which facilitate the effective booking and coordination of high-calibre talent. This includes negotiating artist contracts and logistics for Top 40 cover bands, headline musicians, novelty entertainers, and specialty acts tailored to your entertainment budget.

Event planners help companies find different indoor and outdoor venues across the region. Options include stylish waterfront venues and intimate private halls perfect for a winter-themed celebration.

Yes, the design team will develop engaging holiday themes that fit your audience. They host formal holiday galas, customer-appreciation New Year’s parties, and family-friendly experiences such as interactive visits to Santa’s workshop.

Our dedicated decor team designs custom backdrops, ambient centrepieces and full set designs. You can style it to be casual, sleek or formal and transform raw spaces into fully-realized themed environments that reflect your brand.

Structured corporate team-building programmes and employee fun days aim to lift company morale beyond the usual office walls. Facilitation of group activities develops communication and active listening skills and builds management and leadership skills.

The team is the “silent engine” behind the curtain, fulfilling full live performance coordination. They operate the microphones, set the lighting for the speeches, and take care of the multimedia transitions on LED walls or projectors so that the presentation flows seamlessly without any awkward pauses.

Yes, complete stage production services including design and installation of staging platforms, backdrops, and podiums that can be configured. They customize the physical stage architecture to the specific needs and size of your corporate conference, seminar, or award reception.

The AV department designs professional lighting solutions to transform ordinary venues. Services include intelligent lighting, spotlights, and total ambiance control to highlight key moments on stage or create a full-body atmosphere during evening galas.

The company is a specialist in creating safety meetings, educational workshops, and product launches that get teams fired up. They inject energy and a professional spark into these events, ensuring the message resonates with attendees, whether it’s an intimate gathering of 100 or a massive all-company meeting.

Yes, the company can also design and coordinate branded giveaways and favors in addition to traditional event signage. This gives corporate guests, employees, and VIP donors memorable, physical takeaways to take home.

As a professional event management agency, they build the “invisible frame” of the event. They are very good at managing complex timelines, managing all vendor logistics, and coordinating catering with program transitions. They let the corporate hosts sit back and enjoy the event without having to troubleshoot on the floor.

The team offers fun, relaxed entertainment to promote natural connection outside the office. Interactive stations like casino tables (blackjack, poker, and roulette for fun), live cigar rollers, and custom hat bars are the perfect icebreaker for corporate networking receptions and can be booked.

Corporate planners can contact us through an online contact form or by phone at 714-563-9778 during business hours for a free consultation. Firstly, you need to be ready to discuss the date of the event, location, expected budget range, and the exact type of event you want to organize.

From company holiday parties for 300 to 5,000 guests, to over-the-top New Year’s parties that serve as a thank-you to customers, to fun for the whole family visits to Santa’s workshop, the team puts together a full calendar of seasonal celebrations.

Event planners know how to strike a balance between the professional and the celebratory. The team takes care of the food, entertainment, and complex event logistics so hosts and employees can unwind and connect seamlessly outside the office.

The company assists clients in finding the ideal holiday spot in the region. Opt for popular waterfront locations or cozy indoor venues that provide a perfect backdrop for winter-themed celebrations.

Entertainment will include acts with a seasonal theme. Create a festive atmosphere that customers can book with holiday carolers, visits from Santa, and special winter-themed performers.

A design team designs everything visually, from table centerpieces to full set design. They design whole themes to take a bare event space and make it look like a winter wonderland.

Our experienced chefs will design menus that are tailor-made for the type, needs, and budget of your holiday event. We offer beautiful ethnic cuisines, interactive food stations, and custom desserts developed from fresh ingredients.

The company provides custom-made bars staffed by certified bartenders. The bar can be tailored to include signature drinks that align with a particular holiday theme, standard beer and wine packages, or non-alcoholic options.

Yes, the team often hosts family-oriented holiday events. For example, Santa’s workshop setups, and planners can adapt attractions to be suitable for children and make sure that the celebration is fun for adults and children alike.

The event’s entire technical infrastructure is handled by in-house technicians. They supply the sound systems, projectors, and intelligent lighting to set the holiday mood and ensure bands or specialty acts can perform live without a glitch.

Production services scale to fit any guest count. The team can execute intimate holiday team meetings for as few as 20 guests up to massive all-company holiday celebrations for 15,000 attendees.

James Event Productions alleviates the stress of planning your holiday party by building an “invisible skeleton” of timelines, logistics, and vendor coordination. Catering changes, entertainment, and professional handling of the lighting cues will keep the festivities flowing smoothly, so your internal team can relax and enjoy the event without having to worry about the details.

Yes, the company provides top-tier auction management services suitable for corporate end-of-year fundraisers. Their team handles it all, from bidder registration to item tracking, with professional auctioneers and digital bidding solutions in between for a seamless experience to maximize excitement and contributions.

Book a handful of interactive photo experiences to create unforgettable and shareable memories. Choose a 360 photo booth that takes your guests from all angles. Or try a Magic Mirror photo booth that talks back and surprises guests. Or a green screen booth to create a custom winter background. Or traditional photo booths with props.

Yeah. James Event Productions will leverage their industry connections to negotiate contracts for you when you choose live bands, artists, or specialty acts for your holiday party. This means you can enjoy high-quality entertainment without busting your planned budget.

Sure. The team is an expert in planning office receptions and open houses that invite loyal clients, vendors, and employee families to take a peek behind the scenes. They can handle the food, the drinks, and the décor – possibly a red carpet entrance – to set a tone of welcoming and gratitude.

Unique interactive entertainment stations can be added to promote mingling and networking. Popular choices include live cigar rollers, strolling magicians, handwriting analysts, and casino tables for blackjack, poker, and roulette.

Move beyond traditional catering and add fun food and dessert stations to your holiday party. The chefs are able to create custom dessert bars, churro carts, cotton candy booths, and ice cream stations to give your celebration a sweet, festive feel!

On the day of your holiday party, an experienced on-site operations staff takes full control. Our in-house production team sets up all of the equipment, manages the event flow, coordinates vendors, and cleans up so your company leaders and guests just show up and enjoy the day.

For a luxurious holiday event, you can book elegant and thematic entertainment options. You can choose Roaring 20s or Gatsby-style entertainers, elegant aerialists, jazz bands, and classy stilt walkers to mingle with your guests and add to the glamorous vibe of your event.

Yeah. To guarantee the highest quality of cuisine, the team ideally prepares menus fresh, on your chosen premises. The catering proposal includes the use of their own commercial cooking equipment at no charge. This includes flat grills, deep fryers, convection ovens, six-burner stoves, and commercial propane BBQ grills.

Birthday picnic catering is more of an outdoor event experience than just a meal delivery. Menus can be customized to include BBQ favorites, as well as fresh sides and desserts made on site. The team can scale the setup to include tents, tables, games, and entertainment for guests of all ages.

Classic Picnic menu includes a 2-service and 4-hour All Beef Chili Dog Bar and a classic buffet. Buffet entree choices include flame-grilled 1/3 lb hamburgers, roasted BBQ chicken, and pulled pork. Side dishes include potato salad, macaroni salad, and fresh cold watermelon.

Yes, the Surf’s Up Luau menu is an island-themed dining experience. It features a 4-hour surf-style Grilled Fish Taco Bar, plus a 2-hour BBQ buffet with entrees like Kahlua Pulled Pork, Szechuan Beef Short Rib, and Grilled Chicken Breasts with pineapple, topped off with macadamia nut brownies and coconut macaroons.

The Cowboy BBQ is a rugged, home-style menu featuring a 4-hour Open Range Grilled Corn Bar where guests top their own corn on the cob. Entrees include baby back ribs, buttermilk fried chicken, and Texas-spiced rubbed beef brisket with sides like panhandle molasses, BBQ baked beans, and back porch cobblers. The 2-hour Dude Ranch Buffet is included.

Absolutely. The culinary team serves a wide variety of hot and cold tray-passed appetizers. Options range from bacon-wrapped filet mignon and coconut beer-battered shrimp to elegant cold bites like mango ceviche tostadas, ahi poke on a nori crisp, and watermelon caprese skewers.

Action Stations are interactive catering stations where a chef prepares bite-sized portions live for your guests. Stations include a Steakhouse Station with boneless short rib, a Tuscany Station with Italian meats and flatbreads, an Asian Noodle Station with custom toppings, and a dedicated Mac n’ Cheese Station.

Yes, we have carving stations for the premium meats in the catering. Event hosts can choose from balsamic glazed ham, rosemary roasted prime rib with fresh port wine jus, a steamship round of top sirloin, or fire-grilled filet mignon with a cabernet shiitake mushroom reduction.

Along with traditional cakes and fresh-baked cobblers, the company provides interactive dessert stations. You can opt to book a S’mores Station complete with tabletop fire pits, a decadent chocolate fountain, an ice cream and hot fudge sundae bar, or a “Retro Sugar Junkie Station” featuring nostalgic treats like MoonPies, Twinkies, and pink snowballs.

No. Disposable plates, acrylic cutlery, cups, napkins, chafing dishes, serving platters, and tables with linens for the food and beverage stations are automatically included in your event proposal at no additional charge.

The California Grillin' menu pairs a 4-hour Shoestring French Fry Bar (featuring traditional and sweet potato fries with toppings like chili and warm cheddar cheese) with a 2-hour buffet. Buffet entrees include grilled garlic chicken sausages, BBQ beef brisket, St. Louis beef ribs, and boneless chicken breasts, with sides like grilled vegetables, 3-cheese mac n cheese, and cupcakes.

Yes, the catering team can do elaborate cold stationary displays. Options include the Admiral Seafood Display (chilled jumbo prawns, eastern oysters, clams, mussels, sushi and sashimi) or the Artisan Charcuterie & Cheese Display with cured meats, seasonal vegetables, gourmet crackers, roasted red pepper coulis and hummus.

Carne Asada, Pollo Asada, Carnitas, and Vegetable Asada at the interactive Street Taco Station. It is served with warm 3-inch corn tortillas, fresh cilantro, onions, lime wedges, and house-made salsas such as roasted corn chipotle and avocado tomatillo.

Yes. Interactive food stations include a Slider Bar with items such as bleu cheese sliders, BBQ pulled chicken, crab cake sliders, and Nathan's mini dogs. Pair this with a French Fry Station with classic fries, sweet potato fries, rosemary garlic fries, and Lebanese potato fries tossed in lemon, garlic, and cilantro.

The culinary team prepares a variety of fresh salads, including the Asian Chilled Noodle Salad with ginger and sweet soy, Roasted Beet Salad with infused goat cheese and pistachio pesto, and Arugula and Boston Bibb lettuce salad with Anjou pears, crisp pancetta, and candied pecans.

For formal dinners or cocktail hours, the team serves both full bowls and mini "Soup Shooters". Flavors include Butternut Squash Bisque with crispy bacon, Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, and a Roasted Tomato Bisque served with mini grilled cheese sandwiches.

Yes, the in-house bakers do make specialty cakes such as the Coconut White Out Cake, a Decadent Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting, the Symphony Chocolate Cake, and a Zebra Chocolate Cake with layers of white chocolate custard and rich chocolate ganache.

Servers can pass around refreshing cold bites such as Mango Ceviche Tostadas, Ahi and Citrus Ponzu on a wonton crisp, Watermelon Caprese skewers, and Crisp Endive Spears with whipped cheese spread, figs, and pecans for warm weather entertaining.

Our upscale seafood entrees include Asian Scented Salmon Filet, Butter Poached Cold Water Lobster Tail, Macadamia Nut Crusted Alaska Cod with lemongrass coconut beurre blanc, and Grilled Mahi Mahi with cilantro pesto.

Tuscany Station - An interactive grazing table inspired by the Mediterranean. An assortment of Italian meats and cheeses, marinated buffalo mozzarella, grilled baby vegetables, herbed flatbreads, crispy pita, and dips including sun-dried tomato aioli and spinach & artichoke dip.

Yes, we do interactive pizza stations for events. Menu items include the classic Cheese Pizza with fontina and mozzarella, Margarita Pizza with roasted garlic and fresh basil, Thai Chicken Pizza with sweet chili sauce and cilantro, and Fig and Prosciutto flatbread pizza layered with sliced pear and bleu cheese.

Yes. The chefs have created special vegetarian hot entrees including Butternut Squash Raviolis with caramelized shallots and brown butter sage, Vegetable Paella with artichokes and shiitake mushrooms, Eggplant Parmesan, and Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca with capers and black olives.

The team also offers a selection of warm appetizers for guests to enjoy while they mingle. Options include a Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip with focaccia breadsticks, Spicy Buffalo Wings with bleu cheese or ranch, and Roasted Quesadilla Rolls with a fresh avocado tomatillo dip.

Yes. There are a few rice dishes the clients can choose to go with their entrees. Saffron Rice Pilaf with currants and almonds;s Island Rice Medley with curry and raisins; ns Korean Fried Rice with a chili-soy emulsion; Spiced Lemon Rice with pink peppercorns and green onions.

Potato sides run the gamut from classic to gourmet. Potato offerings include Au Gratin Potato with gruyere cheese and portobello mushrooms, Twice Baked Russet Potatoes with gorgonzola and basil, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes, and Cajun Russet Potato Wedges with robust ranch dressing.

The menu includes elevated, flavorful veggie sides. Choose Tri-Color Baby Carrots finished with caramelized honey and brown butter; Grilled Brussels Sprouts tossed with spiced pecans and dried cranberries; or Haricots Verts with toasted walnuts and a dried cherry vinaigrette.

The Bakery team creates elegant, individual desserts in bite-size portions for high-end events. Options include Tahitian Vanilla-Bean Lime Crème Brûlée, Beet Panna Cotta, Mini Chocolate Flourless Cake with a hint of raspberry purée, and Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake.

Yes, the team does stylized culinary shooters for sweet and savory fare. Desserts include Ghirardelli Chocolate Mousse, Mixed Berry Parfaits, PB&J Shooters, and Key Lime Mousse. Mini Soup Shooters are savory appetizers with Butternut Squash Bisque and Lobster Bisque.

The formal catering menu includes a wide choice of gourmet poultry dishes. Some favorites are the Fontina Stuffed Chicken Breast with smoked ham and baby spinach, the Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken with a maple thyme glaze, the Herb Crusted Chicken Breast with an artichoke red pepper cream sauce, and the Sage Roasted Chicken with a rich madeira wine sauce.

James Event Productions operates a selection of safe, scaled-down mechanical rides tailored for younger attendees. The inventory includes the Go Gator mini roller coaster, Traffic Circle, Scrambler Jr., Kids Swing Chair, miniature Pirate Ship Ride, Trackless Train, and classic Carousel.

Most rides for children require riders to be at least 36 inches tall. There is a maximum weight limit of 75 pounds for some rides such as the Traffic Circle, Small Swing Chair, Kids Pirate Ship, and Carousel. Some rides also have height limits; for example, you can’t be taller than 48 inches for the Scrambler Jr. or 56 inches for the Go Gator.

Yes, the Traffic Circle lets kids drive their own mini-vehicles like mini motorcycles and convertibles, as they slowly circle the track.

The James Express Trackless Train does not require any tracks or outside power to operate. This is a very versatile ride that can hold up to 18 persons on any level surface, so it's good for fields, parking lots, and even large indoor venues.

The Scrambler Jr. is a smaller, gentler version of the classic carnival Scrambler. It spins and turns in two directions at once but maintains a slow, safe speed. The ride fits up to 24 children, requires a 35-foot diameter setup space, and runs on a 3-phase 240V 50A power supply.

Kids Pirate Ship Swing Ride is a classic amusement ride that swings back and forth in a swaying motion. It’s a mild thrill that will appeal to both young children and preteens. The ship takes up a 20-by-25-foot footprint. It takes 10 kids at a time. It takes a 120/240V 30-amp power supply.

The Small Swing Chair features colorful seats and cheerful music to give kids the sensation of flight in a secure environment. It can hold up to 12 children at a time; space needed for setup is 40 x 40, and a standard 120V 20A power source.

The Carousel is a nostalgic favorite for young children with its ornate detail, soft music, and graceful horses. It can accommodate up to 8 children at a time and needs 25 feet by 25 feet of space, running on a 120V 20A power supply.

James Event Productions is committed to safety. The company handles all setup, power logistics, and breakdown, and each ride is supervised and operated by trained professionals covered by the company’s A-rated insurance.

No, just like other amusement rides that are not permanent, the James Express Trackless Train does not require the installation of permanent tracks. This is a very mobile option and can glide over any level surface, perfect for fields, parking lots,s or even large indoor venues.

Kid Power is an interactive mobile adventure attraction. It has been specially created to promote teamwork and add high-energy physical fun to your event’s younger guests.

Both the classic Carousel and Kids Swing Chair are on a standard 120V, 20A power requirement. In the setup phase, the company’s production team takes care of all electrical and power logistics.

Yes, the company has a huge selection of themed inflatables to entertain everyone from toddlers to teens. You can choose from the usual bounce houses, giant inflatable slides, full-scale obstacle courses, and inflatable sports such as football toss or inflatable soccer.

Yes. The footprint, the company said, includes the attraction itself and a “safe area” around it, which the company calculates based on how much space a ride will need. The operations team also uses physical safety barriers and actively manages crowd flows to maintain a highly secure environment around the midway.

Sure. To add to the fun of the rides, rent classic carnival-style booth games. The company offers age-appropriate games like duck pond, mini-basketball, ring toss, and skeeball with friendly challenges and prizes for the kids.

The Scrambler Jr. is designed to accommodate up to 24 children at a time. The Go Gator mini roller coaster has a capacity of up to 14 riders per cycle.

Yes, things like the Trackless Train are very versatile and can work in large indoor spaces if the floor is perfectly level. Our event planning team can assist you in choosing the appropriate rides for your particular indoor facility depending on the ceiling height and the space available.

Yes, the company has several interactive animal activities for children. Guests wishing to get up close and personal with scales and smiles can book gentle pony rides, a warm farm-style Traditional Petting Zoo, a Puppy Petting Zoo, or a Reptile Petting Zoo.

For a full festival vibe, book a range of entertainers who are experts at involving the younger crowd. Popular add-ons include face painters, whimsical balloon artists, interactive bubble shows with giant glowing orbs, and professional party characters (superheroes and princesses, for example).

Yes, the minimum height to ride alone is 36 inches, but children under 36 inches and toddlers may ride with an adult. This makes the train an easy, family-friendly option for groups with very young children.

The Scrambler Jr. requires a 3-phase, 240V, 50A electrical power supply equipped with Series 16 Camlock connectors. The company’s operations and technical staff coordinate and manage all electrical distribution requirements on-site prior to opening the attraction.

The amusement rides division is managed with dedicated mechanical engineering expertise. The park’s co-owner, Elmer Brackett, is a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry and helps advise on ride safety and maintenance. Rides Division Operations Manager Blane Koondial has a degree in mechanical engineering and heads up a team of 20 trained ride operators, safety inspections, and hazard mitigation protocols.

Yes. You can now see all of James Event Productions' portable mechanical rides and attractions on their official YouTube channel, including the Go Gator roller coaster, Scrambler Jr., Carousel, and Small Swing Chair.

Mechanical rides need flat ground for even rotation and perimeter barricades to ensure the safety of the people. Paved parking lots, flat asphalt pads, concrete areas, or firm, flat turf fields are best.

Yes. The company is a full-service production company and handles the entire life cycle of the rental ride. They have a dedicated in-house team for logistics, transportation, on-site mechanical assembly, electrical hookups, certified ride staffing, and complete post-event teardown.

Event planners have produced more than 1,000 school events throughout Southern California and help organizers determine grade levels, enrollment numbers, and throughput needs. They recommend the best mix of age-appropriate attractions, pairing gentle rides (Carousel) for primary grades and more active attractions (swinging Pirate Ship) for older students and tweens.

Yes. Planners often pair a number of mechanical rides, such as the Go Gator roller coaster, Carousel, and Trackless Train, with carnival game booths and inflatable obstacle courses for a complete private carnival midway that fits the square footage of the venue.

Yes. In addition to mechanical spinning and track rides, the company has toddler-friendly features such as high-capacity colorful ball pits and safe inflatable play zones designed specifically for the littles who don’t meet the minimum height requirement for mechanical rides.

Our entire fleet of rides and attractions is owned outright, kept immaculately clean, and maintained to state safety certifications. Mechanical maintenance is performed with specialized engineering expertise, with customized maintenance and safety inspections done out of the company’s dedicated facility and machine shop.

Yes. The company often rents out its private carnival for large-scale corporate picnics and school fairs, but they are able to scale down their carnival rentals for smaller community events, church festivals, and private backyard parties.

All power distribution and logistics for all events are handled through James Event Productions. Operations will determine the voltage and amperage requirements of each ride and provide the appropriate distribution gear to allow the ride to operate safely and smoothly on site. This can range from the typical 120V circuit to 3-phase 240V 50A connections.

Gradual track elevation changes, individual safety lap belts, and full perimeter safety fencing make the Go Gator geared for the younger set. Kids are secured before they are dispatched. There are dedicated ride attendants to supervise loading and unloading at every cycle.

Blane Koondial is the Rides Division Operations Manager. Blane is a mechanical engineer by training and manages, schedules, and trains a team of 20 ride operators on safety compliance and hazard mitigation. Employee Relations Manager Carlene Eaton also oversees the hiring and training protocols for on-site Event Coordinators and seasonal event staff.

The production crew will create their own CAD layouts to plan the midway before installation. Each ride footprint has established clearance buffers, entrance/exit gates, and queue corridors to avoid bottlenecking and to create clear sight lines for parents.

Attractions have high throughput capacities to keep lines moving at high-attendance events:

• Kids Scrambler: Carries up to 24 children per ride cycle.
• Traffic Circle: Accommodates up to 20 children simultaneously.
• Trackless Train: Transports up to 18 passengers per tour around the venue.
• Go Gator Roller Coaster: Seats up to 14 children at a time.
• Small Swing Chair: Up to 12 kids per ride.
• Pirate Ship Swing: Holds up to 10 kids per voyage.
• Classic Carousel: For up to 8 kids at a time.

All portable rides & attractions are owned and operated by James Event Productions. Event Brokers sub-rent their equipment from third-party vendors. With direct ownership, we can eliminate the middleman markups, guarantee the availability of equipment, and maintain consistent quality control, maintenance, and safety standards through our own trained technicians.

Mechanical kiddie rides such as the Traffic Circle, Carousel, and Scrambler Jr. have strict 75 lb or height maximums for children only, but the James Express Trackless Train is built for children and adults together, so parents can ride with toddlers and younger guests.

Call the event organizers at 714-563-9778 during business hours, or fill out the contact form on the website to schedule a free consultation. The planning team will use your expected number of guests, the size of your venue, the age mix, and the electrical availability to design a custom ride package for you.

James Event Productions owns and operates a full fleet of high-thrill, large-scale mechanical attractions designed for teens and adults. The "Spectacular Rides" catalog features the classic 45-foot Ferris Wheel, the high-speed Scat, the Scrambler, the Roc-O-Plane, the Paratrooper, a 33-foot-tall Giant Fiberglass Slide, the Large Pirate Ship Swing, the human gyroscope Orbitron, the Wizzer, the Swing Chair, and the extreme-thrill Zipper. The company also offers a towering Rock Climbing Wall equipped with automatic belay systems.

The full-size Ferris Wheel is 45 feet high and a very visible, lighted centerpiece for events, whether during the day or at night. It can serve up to 36 passengers at a time and requires a space of 30 by 55 feet for setup.

A perennial crowd favorite, the classic Scrambler ride holds up to 20 riders and spins and swirls them in multiple directions at high speeds, but without flipping them over. Its footprint is 65 x 65 ft, and it requires a 120/240V, 100A, 3-phase power source.

The Scat is a wild high-speed thrill ride for the truly brave. The ride spins quickly around and tilts upwards, and riders are held in place inside protective cages by centrifugal force. It can hold 16 people at a time and needs an area of 65 feet by 65 feet to operate safely.

The Roc-O-Plane (or Roll-O-Plane) is an exciting ride with egg-shaped cars that spin around a 50-foot pole. Riders are in control of their own adventure, rocking, spinning, or flipping upside down as they soar through the air.

The Paratrooper is a nice-looking old-style carnival ride with open gondolas under colorful parachute-like umbrellas. As the wheel picks up speed, hydraulic arms lift it up and tilt it outward, providing a breezy, flying sensation to up to 20 riders.

The Giant Fiberglass Slide is a 33-foot-tall, multi-lane attraction that runs 110 feet long. Riders slide down on sacks all at once, so the sack slide can accommodate a lot of riders at once, making it very efficient at keeping lines moving fast during large-scale events.

The Orbitron is a human gyroscope ride that spins one rider in all directions, simulating the sensation of weightlessness that astronauts experience in training machines. It is a zero-power attraction, i.e., no electrical hookups are needed, and it fits within a small 20’ x 20’ footprint.

The mobile Rock Climbing Wall is 24 feet tall with multiple routes to challenge climbers of all skill levels. It can accommodate up to 3 climbers at a time and is completely safe due to professional climbing harnesses and a fully automatic belaying system that safely lowers participants in case of a fall or if they let go.

For most of the large thrill rides, including the Ferris Wheel, Scrambler, Scat, Roc-O-Plane, and Paratrooper, riders must be a minimum of 48 inches tall to ride. The Giant Slide, Orbitron, and Rock Climbing Wall have a slightly lower minimum height requirement of 42 inches.

The Zipper is an extreme thrill ride for the most daring of riders. It has nonstop vertical rotations with passenger cars spinning freely and is one of the most intense and popular spectacle rides you can rent.

The Wizzer is a self-powered mechanical ride. Passengers set their own speed and level of thrills by physically pumping the rotating seats to create spinning centrifugal force.

The company offers a wide variety of inflatable sports games, including Pro-Kick Soccer, Inflatable Ax Throw, Connect-A-Shot basketball, and Inflatable Skeeball. There’s also an Inflatable Golf game with a 9-hole course and a moving windmill.

Inflatable Water Slide and Inflatable Slip and Slide rentals are available for outdoor summer events. The company also offers the interactive Water Wars attraction, which features water balloon battles.

Zorby Balls are big, clear inflatable balls that guests climb inside. Roll and race through a designated criss-cross track with a cushion of air protecting players.

Yes, we do have a good selection of racing inflatables available. Examples of these are the Bungee Run, where players run against the resistance of a bungee cord, dual-lane Inflatable Obstacle Courses, and the Inflatable Raceway for kids.

The company offers a huge selection of classic midway booth games such as Boom Blasters, Bring Home The Bacon, Crazy Golf, the Duck Pond, Flip-A-Chick, and Horseshoe Toss.