About Us

First we were friends.

We had parties of our own. We worked together in the fashion industry. We grew up, we grew wise, we celebrated life. We navigated our 20s, and we moved 150 miles apart.

Then we became mothers. 

We caught up over hurried voice notes between night feeds and playground trips. We chatted about kids and careers and our own friendship as if they were three separate things. It took impending 1st birthday parties to realise that they didn’t have to be.

While they slept, we searched. We hunted for partyware that matched our vision of what a kids’ party should look like. We wanted pieces that children themselves—not just their parents—would love to wear, see, feel, hold and keep forever. What we found didn’t quite hit the mark. In a world of monotone and mass production, we wanted better. So when the kids’ parties were over, ours began.

Next came Pickle and Podge.

We started Pickle and Podge to celebrate every milestone in your child’s life creatively, playfully and mindfully. Here, you’ll find everything in one place: dreamy decorations, fancy dress, party outfits and sparkly accessories, all designed by us right here in the UK and produced by textile artisans in India. The sequins on our party pieces are even hand-sewn. Our own backgrounds in production and manufacturing help ensure that quality isn’t sacrificed in the name of profit margins. That’s not how we party.

And, because our pieces are skilfully put together, they’re made to last, to share, to pass down, to re-wear – making sure even the wildest of kids’ parties are done sustainably. 

When every face is shiny, every tummy full, every dance danced, every balloon popped, and every candle blown out, Pickle and Podge comes home with you, ready to do it all again next weekend.

With love, 

Emily and Victoria, and our families