Gaming Bus Southgate & Gaming Van Southgate | Climate-Controlled Parties for Up to 19 Players
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A birthday with friends, a few close races and one more football match before the cake. Gaming Bus Southgate and Gaming Van Southgate bring a hosted party to a suitable home or venue, with the screens and consoles ready for the group.
Choose from PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Two friends race simultaneously with their own steering wheel and pedals. Every equally equipped bus has fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating.
Up to 16 children aged seven and over play inside. Safe, suitable outdoor space and weather can allow up to three more outside, for 19 overall. Check your Southgate postcode below and tell us the birthday date.
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Gaming Parties Delivered Across Southgate
Take a look at a Southgate gaming party in the gallery above, then start planning your own celebration with friends, football matches and racing challenges.
We welcome enquiries around Southgate Circus, Chase Side and Southgate Green. Tell us the actual party postcode and where you would like the bus to park. A suitable driveway or venue space needs room for the bus, with clear arrival and departure access.
For a celebration elsewhere in the borough, explore our Enfield gaming bus page.
What Players Get with Gaming Bus Southgate & Gaming Van Southgate
There is no need for every guest to like the same game. Football fans, Nintendo players and keen racers can all find something to try. The gaming host helps with controls and game choices throughout the session.
PlayStation 5
Get a friendly PS5 football tournament going or choose a multiplayer challenge. Quick rounds let the group change opponents, celebrate the winners and call for a rematch.
Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X gives friends another place to play together. Mix a team challenge with individual matches so different gaming tastes have room in the same party.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch brings the easy-to-join fun of Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Pick a favourite character and see who comes out on top.
Two Racing Simulators
Ready to take the racing seat? There are two complete simulators, each with its own wheel and pedals, so two players race head-to-head simultaneously. Cheer on a friend or challenge the birthday child.
VR Gaming
VR is included in the standard package alongside the consoles and racers. It needs a safe, suitable playing area and conditions that keep the equipment dry. Let us know which games the group is keen to try.
Outdoor Interactive Gaming
The party can extend outside with Just Dance, karaoke or other suitable activities when space and weather allow. Up to three outdoor players can bring the overall total to 19, alongside 16 inside.
Multiple Gaming Buses for Larger Southgate Events
Organising a larger Southgate celebration? A longer booking can be split into timed sessions for separate groups, keeping everyone’s turn clear.
We can also quote for multiple gaming buses when availability, parking and power allow. Each bus has the same core consoles, VR, two racers and permanent climate control. Send the attendance and timetable so the plan fits the event.
Gaming Bus and Gaming Van Hire in Southgate: Prices and Booking
Gaming bus hire in Southgate starts from £270 for 90 minutes Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays. The six session prices below are the standard party rates; your postcode quote confirms travel and any agreed extras.
Monday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays
90 minutes: £270
Two hours: £320
Three hours: £390
Friday to Sunday and bank holidays
90 minutes: £300
Two hours: £350
Three hours: £420
No three-hour Saturday bookings. Other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm. The full quote confirms any travel, ULEZ, tolls, parking charges or agreed extras. See current prices and packages.
1. Tell us what you have in mind
Send your Southgate postcode, date, preferred time, session length, ages and player numbers. Add a timetable for a larger event.
2. Choose your available session
We check your parking and access details, electricity supply and any online gaming plans, then confirm availability and the full quote.
3. Confirm your celebration
Once your date and time are agreed, pay the £80 non-refundable deposit and complete the booking form. Both confirm the booking. The balance is due seven days before the party.
4. Welcome the birthday group
The host helps everyone get started on the games. An adult should remain available to supervise the children during the party.
Their friends, their favourite games and a party that comes to Southgate.
More Than Birthday Parties: Southgate Schools, HAF and Community Events
A gaming session can make a welcome change for a Southgate school reward day, youth group or holiday activity. We welcome enquiries for leavers’ celebrations, HAF programmes and community events without assuming every group needs the same format.
Tell us the ages, numbers, supervision and timing. We can discuss rotations during a longer booking or additional buses for a bigger group, subject to suitable parking, access, power and availability. Explore gaming for other events.
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Why Southgate Families and Organisations Choose Essex Gaming Bus
Choosing gaming van hire in Southgate means the group has a dedicated place to play, with a host helping them enjoy the equipment. You can browse the genuine Southgate gallery above and check the practical details before deciding.
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Two Racers Playing Together
Two complete racing simulators, two steering wheels and two sets of pedals. Friends race head-to-head simultaneously, each in their own racing seat.
The Full Setup on Every Bus
Every equally equipped bus brings PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. You get the same core gaming choice whichever vehicle arrives.
Fixed Air Conditioning and Heating
Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating are fitted to every gaming bus, keeping the main gaming space comfortable throughout the year.
16 Inside, Up to 19 Overall
Up to 16 children aged seven and over inside, plus up to three outside when there is safe, suitable space and weather. That is 19 players overall.
One Fortnite Game, Up to 15 Players
Up to 15 players can join one Fortnite match with a strong, stable internet connection. This is a game-specific limit, separate from the bus’s overall capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gaming Bus Southgate
We quote for Southgate, Chase Side and Southgate Green. Send the full party postcode and parking/access details. Availability and a suitable setup are confirmed before booking.
Yes. Enquire about reward days, leavers’ celebrations, youth activities, HAF or school-holiday sessions. Tell us the ages, attendance, supervision and timetable so we can discuss rotations or multiple buses.
Up to 16 children aged seven and over inside, plus up to three outside only with safe, suitable space and weather. That makes 19 overall; the indoor capacity is 16.
Tell us the children’s ages when you enquire. We also have a shorter six-year-old party option.
Standard prices are £270/£320/£390 for 90 minutes/two hours/three hours Monday–Thursday, excluding bank holidays, or £300/£350/£420 Friday–Sunday and bank holidays. No three-hour Saturdays; other weekend three-hour sessions start from 5.30pm. Your postcode quote confirms travel and any extras.
Yes. Fixed, permanently installed air conditioning and heating are fitted on every gaming bus.
PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, VR and two complete racing simulators. Every equally equipped bus has the same core setup.
Yes. Two complete racing positions have their own steering wheels and pedals, so two players race head-to-head simultaneously.
Yes, with a strong, stable internet connection. Up to 15 can join the same match; this game-specific limit is separate from the bus’s indoor and outdoor capacity.
Yes. A longer booking can use timed rotations for different classes or groups. Several gaming buses may be available for a larger event, with parking, power and access checked for each vehicle.
About 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, with clear arrival and departure access, and two suitable electricity sockets within 50 metres. We bring 50-metre leads. Arrange £55 generator hire when booking, at least seven days ahead, if suitable mains power is unavailable.
A strong, stable router connection helps online games run well. We bring a 50-metre Ethernet lead for a suitable wired connection. Tell us the games your group wants so we can advise before booking.
The main gaming session is inside the climate-controlled bus. VR and outdoor activities need safe, suitable space and conditions that keep the equipment dry. High winds or rain entering the setup can prevent outdoor use.
Complete the booking form and pay the £80 non-refundable deposit after the date and time are agreed. Both are required. The balance is due seven days before the event. Read the booking terms.
Location
Our London gaming bus service comes to suitable Southgate addresses. Explore coverage around Southgate and Southgate Green below, and send the full postcode for your party.
Planning Gaming Bus or Gaming Van Hire in Southgate
For gaming bus Southgate enquiries, send your full postcode, address, parking position and access details. Around Southgate Circus or Chase Side, mention any restrictions, narrow entrances, gates or tight turns.
Allow about 7.5 metres of safe, legal parking, plus room to arrive and leave. Check the actual signs and Enfield Council’s controlled parking zone guidance for the intended road.
The bus needs two suitable electricity sockets within 50 metres. We bring 50-metre leads. If there is no suitable mains supply, arrange £55 generator hire when booking and at least seven days ahead.
Tell us about the internet connection if online games are important. We bring a 50-metre Ethernet lead for a suitable router; a shared Fortnite match for up to 15 needs strong, stable internet.
Struggling for parking? Find a nearby party venue and confirm suitable space and permission with the venue.
Popular Games on Our Southgate Gaming Bus
Will your Southgate birthday group choose football, racing or building together first? Popular choices include EA Sports FC, Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and Rocket League.
The twin racers and VR add different challenges alongside the consoles. Tell us your guests’ ages and favourite games before the day so we can discuss choices and the internet needed for online play.
Gaming Bus Southgate & Gaming Van Southgate: Local Coverage
We quote for suitable addresses around Southgate, Chase Side and Southgate Green, including relevant N14 addresses. Always send the complete postcode. Nearby New Southgate and Palmers Green are separate locations, with their own travel and access details to check.
Not sure about your postcode? Send it over and we'll check.
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For an event elsewhere, use Areas We Cover or our Essex gaming bus page. We confirm the full postcode and proposed setup for every booking.
Build a Bigger Southgate Party Experience
A Southgate family celebration can include younger siblings and friends with different interests. Subject to availability, pair the gaming with a Soft Play Bus, an Essex Pamper Bus or an additional gaming bus.
For two of the same service at the same party price, receive 20% off the second, equivalent to 10% off the combined party price. For different services or different prices, receive 10% off each party price.
New bookings only. Cannot be applied retrospectively to existing bookings. Parking, access and power are checked for every vehicle.
Flexible SEN-Friendly Gaming Parties in Southgate
Let us know what helps your child enjoy a group activity. A calmer introduction, lower volume, breaks or fewer players at once may suit your Southgate party.
Discuss sensory preferences, communication and access needs in advance so we can agree practical adjustments. Our SEN-friendly gaming information explains more about planning a suitable session.

















