The Ice Station, GrandWest

A skating party on the only indoor ice rink in the Western Cape. The package covers the ice time, a decorated party area, a hostess, help getting everyone into their skates, a party pack for each child and the crockery, and parents watch for free. There is a party coordinator, an ice marshal and a first-aider on duty, and a coach can be added for the ones who have never skated before.

A deposit of R75 a skater holds the date and is due within 48 hours, with the balance paid three days before. A skating instructor is R110, pizza slices are R26 a child and an ice-cream cake that feeds 15 is R490.