
Popcorn machine
8 oz kettle with cart, supplies extra
$82.50each
Cook County · Concessions
Popcorn, cotton candy and concession rentals in Mount Prospect, IL start at $4.79, and the typical item costs about $108.90, across 39 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Mount Prospect is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


8 oz kettle with cart, supplies extra
$82.50each

Shaved-ice machine, syrups and cones extra
$60.50each

Countertop cheese dispenser, supplies extra
$86.90each

Steamer or roller holding about 50-80 hot dogs
$106.70each

Commercial machine, supplies extra
$60.50each
$108.90each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Mount Prospect
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 1 machine + supplies for 100 servings |
| 100 guests | 1 machine + supplies for 100 servings |
| 150 guests | 1-2 machines + supplies for 150 servings |
| 200 guests | 1-2 machines + supplies for 200 servings |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what concessions cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect grew around the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, and its downtown, with Northwest Highway, Main Street and the Village Hall area, is a lively core. Lions Park and the Randhurst Village shopping area round out the picture, and Busse Woods is close by for weekend picnics. Lions Park and the Mount Prospect Park District’s other green spaces make easy backdrops for family photos.
Share your yard dimensions and we will suggest tent-friendly layouts.
Concessions here: Concession machines need a level table and an outlet; popcorn and cotton candy machines each use a standard circuit, so avoid sharing it with a bounce house blower.
Lions Park and other parks host gatherings. The Mount Prospect Park District manages reservations and rules.
Concessions here: Parks without power need a generator for concession machines, and some do not allow food stands without approval.
Ask what seating is on site and what the load-in schedule is.
Concessions here: Halls may limit open food stations or require them in the kitchen area; ask before you plan a cotton candy station.
Smaller receptions and showers near downtown are easy for guests who arrive by train.
Concessions here: Halls may limit open food stations or require them in the kitchen area; ask before you plan a cotton candy station.
How to plan
Popcorn and cotton candy suit kids and school events; dessert and coffee carts suit weddings and corporate events.
Plan 1-2 servings per guest; one popcorn kit makes about 20-25 servings.
Most machines need a standard 15-20 amp outlet within 50 feet, or a generator outdoors.
Machines are self-serve with a volunteer; carts often include an attendant, so check what is included.
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