Melt & Pour Soap Party
in Brighton & Sussex
Fun and creative bath & body parties
designed to inspire confidence
Designed for ages 12 - 16.
Let them pour, colour and customise their own soap bars and soap-infused sponges in our Melt & Pour Soap Making Party, a hands-on, creative experience designed for tweens, teens and young adults. Hosted by Brighton Rock Workshop across Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne and the surrounding areas of Sussex, this party offers a more grown-up take on creative celebrations.
Guests will each create their own bar of soap using our favourite melt & pour soap base. They will then have the choice to either make a second bar of soap, or something a bit more unique - a soap-infused sponge. From choosing scent and colours to pouring and finishing their soap products, they’ll be guided through every step of the process. They’ll have the option to decorate them using coloured soap drizzle, a range of dried botanical ingredients and our popular and sustainable eco glitters.
Melt & Pour soap making is incredibly versatile, making this party one of our most creative workshops. Guests will learn about the importance of temperature as they work with the hot soap mixture. Alongside learning a new skill, guests leave with beautifully finished soaps, a boost in confidence, and that proud “I made this” feeling that lasts long after the party ends.
What’s Included?
💖 2.5-Hour Whipped Soap Making Workshop (hosted at your home or at a local venue).
Guests will enjoy a hands-on, creative soap-making session using our melt & pour soap base, guided step-by-step from start to finish. During the workshop, guests will:
Learn about and explore key ingredients
Weigh out their soap base, adding colour and scent
Create one bar of soap using a mould
and one soap-infused sponge for use in the bath or shower
Heat-shrink wrap their items and make labels
Enjoy a bonus mini-activity to end the session with a smile (centred around the guest of honour!)
✅ All Equipment & Ingredients Provided. We even take all the washing up back with us to our workshop to avoid mess & clutter in your home.
🍹 Signature Mocktail Welcome Drinks
The guest of honour chooses from our luxurious mocktail menu to kick things off in style.
🕒 Midway Break – a perfect time for snacks or lunch (optional, you would provide these). We’ll use this time to tidy up a bit and serve a second round of drinks while the guests take a breather.
🎓 Certificates for All Guests – because every creator deserves recognition!
💌 Personalised Digital Invitations – available upon booking to make party planning even easier.
🎁 Branded Party Boxes (Optional Add-On)
Choose from three themed tiers when booking:
All party bags come in a branded personalised Whipped Soap Party gift box with the birthday guest’s name on 🫧
Each includes a sweets cup (also with their name on!), plus a range of age-appropriate gifts such as stationery, stickers and an expanding facial sponge. For our mid-range and VIP party boxes, we include a range of pamper items such as sheet face masks, bubble bars, hand lotions, etc.
All items are vegan and gluten-free!
Make it a celebration to remember – colourful, creative, and completely unique! 💖🫧
💷 Pricing Made Simple
We like to keep our pricing as straightforward as possible.
All of our parties are priced at £210, which covers everything for up to 6 guests (guest of honour plus five additional guests). Extra guests are welcome at £24 per person. Also, if you change your mind and decide you’d prefer one of our other party types, we’re happy to accommodate the change if you give us a minimum of one week’s notice. A non-refundable deposit of £100 will be taken to confirm the booking, with the final balance due any time up to a week before the party. You do not need to know the exact number of guests to book.
We find that a smaller group works best for this type of hands-on activity, and we would generally recommend between 4 and 8 participating guests for the best experience. Many families choose to host the party at home, with us bringing all the materials and running the session for you. We do not charge any mileage if you’re based in Sussex!
If you’d prefer not to host at home or don’t have suitable space, we can make use of one of our regular party venues in Brighton (there will be a £40 fee for the venue hire), or we can travel to a venue of your choosing.
Please note: Party bags are not included in the base price. We offer three options to choose from. Please see below for details.
Don't miss out! Our dates book up fast, especially weekends. Enquire now to avoid disappointment.
🛍️ Party Boxes
All our party bags come in beautiful, branded box-style bags with handles – the perfect take-home treat for your guests!
We offer three tiers to suit your party style and budget:
🎈 Party Bag 1 – £3.50
Includes a sweets cup personalised with the guest of honour’s name, plus stationery, stickers, and an expanding facial sponge.
🍿 Party Bag 2 – £5.50
Everything in Party Bag 1, plus microwave popcorn and a pampering sheet face mask.
🛁 Party Bag 3 – £7.50
Includes everything from Bags 1 & 2, plus a Brighton Rock Workshop bubble bar or bath bomb – a perfect mix of fun and self-care.
The price given is per person. Please note that our weekday party discount does not apply to party bags or extras.
Grab our week-day discount now!
Get 10% off your party when booking for Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at our generalised FAQ page for the broader questions about our service, or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and request your preferred party date!
Melt & Pour Soap Party FAQ’s
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No. The time you book is the time the party begins and when all guests are expected to be present. We require approximately 30 minutes before the start time to set up and around 15 minutes afterwards to pack down.
To keep things easy for you, we take all washing up and equipment away with us, making the process quick, simple, and low mess.
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Adult participation isn’t usually required for the activity itself. We fully lead the session from start to finish. However, we do ask that at least one responsible adult remains on site for the duration of the party for safeguarding reasons. For cases where additional support is needed, we may ask for some light involvement. Some parents enjoy getting involved in the process, while others prefer to use the time to relax in another room, it is completely up to you!
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We can work in a variety of home setups. Ideally, we need either a dining table (chairs are helpful but not essential) or an open area with enough space for guests to move comfortably without feeling cramped or creating a trip hazard. If you have chairs for everyone, that’s great, but the session can also be run standing around a table or kitchen surface.
All of our ingredients are designed to be safe for home use. We bring a protective table covering, but if you have a table with a delicate or natural wood finish, we recommend placing a waterproof table cover underneath as an extra precaution in case of any oil spills. In general, the working area should be easy to wipe clean.
We will also need access to a nearby power socket for our soap kettle. This could be in the kitchen or a dining/extension area with hard, non-carpeted floors.
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Yes. Lemonade or fruit juice is always available, so guests can choose a simple, non-mocktail option if they prefer. We’re always happy to make sure everyone has something they enjoy.
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We use a coconut-derived soap base that is all-natural, paraben-free and SLS-free. It is mild, gentle on the skin, and suitable for all ages and skin types. We also work with natural carrier oils such as olive oil or grapeseed oil, along with high-quality, specially formulated fragrance oils.
For colour, we use premium soap pigments that are water-based and will not stain the bath or shower. Guests can also choose from a range of natural and eco-friendly additions, including biodegradable, non-plastic glitters, strawberry seeds, poppy seeds, coconut shell husk, and more.
All ingredients used are vegan and cruelty-free.
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If you love spa or pamper parties, you’ll love this too. It has the same feel-good, treat-yourself vibe, just with more creativity and interaction. Instead of sitting back and relaxing, guests get stuck into making something beautiful (and usable!) to take home.
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Melt & pour soap is gently heated just until it melts, typically reaching temperatures of around 60–65°C. It is never boiling, and all melting and handling is fully guided and supervised to ensure it’s done safely and at appropriate temperatures throughout the session.
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Our soap-making workshops are fully guided and carefully supervised, with safety at the heart of everything we do. Due to the use of hot soap, this activity is best suited to older children, teens and adults.
We generally recommend soap-making parties for ages 12+. However, 11-year-olds are welcome if they have made the transition to high school and/or we feel they are able to remain calm, focused and safety-aware throughout the session. This ensures the experience is enjoyable and safe for everyone involved.
All materials used are safety-certified, and guests are guided step-by-step throughout the process, including clear instructions around handling equipment and working at appropriate temperatures. The structure of the session is designed to be calm, focused and well-supported at all times.
In the unlikely event that a guest is not following instructions or behaving in a way that could pose a risk to themselves or others, we may ask the supervising parent or carer to step in and assist. This is very rare, as we are experienced in managing groups and adapting our approach to suit different ages, abilities and energy levels.
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The hands-on workshop element lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. We also allow for up to a 30-minute break midway through the session, giving you time to serve food, cake, or snacks, or simply to let the guests have a short rest. In many cases, groups choose a shorter break of around 10–15 minutes and then continue, which can bring the overall finish time forward.
All in all, the session can be anything from 2 to 2.5 hours, including the break. We will also need 30 minutes beforehand to set up and 15 minutes to pack away.
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We are very flexible about when you choose to serve food, snacks, or cake. A popular time is during our mid-session break, which usually takes place around 1 hour and 15 minutes after the workshop begins. This is also when we will clear the table and remove any unnecessary equipment in preparation for the second part of the session.
Alternatively, you are welcome to serve food at the end of the workshop, before we arrive, or after we leave, whatever best suits your plans.
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Our soap parties are designed for older children and teens aged 12–16 years, with 11-year-olds welcome to join if they have made the transition to high school and/or we feel they are able to remain calm, focused and safety-aware throughout the session. This ensures the experience is enjoyable and safe for everyone involved.
While the parties are tailored to this age range, there is no upper age limit for the activity, and we also run dedicated adult sessions. The most important factor is that guests are able to follow instructions and participate safely.
As this activity involves hot melted soap and equipment, we ask that younger siblings are not present in the party area during the session.
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There is no lower guest limit for our parties, and we generally recommend keeping numbers to a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a calm, well-paced and fully supported session. Our standard pricing includes up to 6 participants (including the guest of honour), with an additional fee per extra guest. Extra places can be added up to three days before the party, so you don’t need to decide numbers straight away!
Most of our parties typically have between 5 and 9 participants, which we find to be an ideal group size for both enjoyment and smooth delivery.
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Each guest will create one bar of soap and a soap-infused sponge, personalised with their own choice of scents, colours, and additions.
All guests also take part in a special, feel-good element designed to celebrate the guest of honour and build confidence. The guest of honour gets to keep the results of this as a keepsake from their party. In addition, where time and group size allow, they may also receive an extra treat from us!
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A soap sponge is used just like a regular sponge or loofah, but with soap already built in. Simply wet it under warm water, squeeze to activate the soap, and use it to gently cleanse the skin in the bath or shower. After use, rinse well and allow it to dry between uses. Soap sponges typically last for 20 washes or more!
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