How much does photo booth rental cost in Singapore?

At AI Booth SG, a 2-hour photobooth package starts from $388. For $488 (2 hours) you can either add the AI photo booth experience or bundle in the video guest book. The 3-hour Premier package starts from $588. All packages include unlimited prints.

What venue space and power are required for the photo booth?

The setup needs a compact 2m x 2m footprint and a single standard 13A Singapore three-pin wall socket.

30 September 2026 · AI Booth SG Team · 5 min read

How Much Does Popcorn Machine Rental Cost in Singapore? (2026 Price Guide)

Commercial popcorn machine popping fresh popcorn at a Singapore event

A popcorn machine is one of the cheapest ways to add life to an event — the smell of fresh popcorn pulls guests in from across the room. But what does it actually cost to rent one in Singapore? Here's a straight answer with real numbers: machine-only rental from $50 a day, ingredients at $50 per 100 pax, and what to check before you book.

The short answer: popcorn machine rental prices in Singapore

Rental prices vary by vendor and setup, but here's a realistic 2026 ballpark for Singapore: renting just the machine starts from around $50 a day, and ingredients cost roughly $50 per 100 pax. That means a self-run popcorn station for 100 guests can come in at about $100 all-in.

For comparison, a fully attended cart — where our crew pops and serves throughout your event — costs more because you're paying for the attendant, unlimited servings and zero effort on your part. Both options use the same machine; the difference is who's standing behind it.

Machine-only rental vs an attended cart

Machine-only rental is the budget-friendly option. You collect the machine, set it on a table, and follow the instructions — popping a batch takes just a few minutes, and guests love watching (or helping) it pop. It works well for house parties, classroom celebrations, small corporate events and anywhere you have someone happy to run the station.

An attended cart is the hands-off option: our crew arrives, sets up, pops continuously and serves guests for the full rental duration. Choose this for weddings, D&Ds and large events where you don't want to think about anything on the day.

Machine-only — from $50 a day + $50 ingredients per 100 pax. You pop, we supply everything else.
Attended cart — crewed for the full duration, unlimited servings, priced per event. Get a quote with your date and guest count.

What's included with the machine

You're not just getting a bare machine and figuring it out. Every rental comes with everything needed to start popping on day one:

A commercial-size kettle popcorn machine — the large, glass-sided cart style you see at cinemas and carnivals, not a small countertop toy.
Easy step-by-step instructions — measured kernels, oil and seasoning per batch, so the first batch comes out right.
Scoops for serving.
Paper bags or cups for guests.
Gloves for safe handling — the kettle gets hot, so this matters.

Power and space: easier than you think

A common worry is whether a venue can even support a popcorn machine. Good news: a normal household power socket is enough. No special wiring, no 16A outlets, no generator — just one standard plug point and a sturdy table.

Plan for about 1.5m x 1.5m of space including room for a short queue in front. Indoors is best; if you're outdoors, keep the machine under shade and away from wind.

Where the ingredients come from — and food safety

All popcorn materials are sourced locally and SFA-approved: kernels, oil, seasoning, bags and cups. Nothing grey-market, nothing repackaged at home.

If you take the attended option, the crew member serving your guests is food safety Level 1 trained, and gloves are standard practice throughout. For school events, church functions and corporate HR planners, that's usually the box that needs ticking.

Fresh snacks being prepared for guests at a Singapore event

Budgeting example: a 100-guest event

Here's how a typical booking adds up for a one-day, 100-guest event:

Machine rental — from $50 for the day.
Ingredients — $50 covers 100 pax (kernels, oil, seasoning, bags).
Total — about $100 for a self-run popcorn station.
Need more servings? Each additional block of 100 pax of ingredients is another $50.
Want it fully crewed instead? Add the attended option and we quote it as one price with delivery and setup included.

Popcorn pairs perfectly with a photobooth

The strongest corner at any event we've set up is a photobooth with a snack station beside it. Guests queue for the booth with a warm bag of popcorn in hand, the wait never feels long, and the bags show up in half the photos.

Bundling the popcorn machine with a photobooth or candy floss cart also costs less than booking separately — one delivery, one setup, one teardown.

Photobooth bundled with popcorn and candy floss stations at a Singapore event

Questions to ask before you book

Is the kettle a commercial size, or a small countertop machine? Output speed is very different.
Are scoops, bags and gloves included, or do you source your own?
Are the ingredients SFA-approved and locally sourced?
What power socket does the machine need — is a normal plug point enough?
Is delivery and pickup included in the rental price?