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How We’re Planning an Out-of-This-World Candy Buffet

We’ve been tasked with creating a candy buffet with a Beyond the GALAxy theme for Kids Cancer Care's yearly Dad and Daughter Gala. This has sent us down a very sparkly rabbit hole of mirror balls, metallics, stars, bright cosmic colours and, naturally, a candy buffet theme we’ve affectionately na...
Large sports-themed candy buffet with colourful candy, balloons and a full event display

How Do You Plan a Candy Buffet for a Corporate Event?

First, Tell Us What You’re Planning Corporate events can mean a lot of different things. It could be a holiday party for your entire company, a conference with hundreds of attendees, an employee appreciation event, a product launch or gala. It could also be a home builder event, grand opening, o...
A group of people dressed in Western attire and cowboy hats stand under a white event tent with their eyes closed and hands held out, laughing during a blind candy tasting experience.

Why Nostalgia Is One of the Most Powerful Marketing Tools

What Candy Can Teach Us About Connection Here's something we've learned after doing this for over a decade: the best marketing doesn't always start with a product. It starts with a feeling. That's something we've had the privilege of watching unfold thousands of times through candy. At first gl...
Colourful sour gummies displayed in a glass candy buffet jar with custom candy label

How Do You Choose Candy for a Candy Buffet?

There’s a Method to the Mix When you're standing in front of a wall of candy, choosing what goes into a candy buffet might seem pretty straightforward. Pick some favourites, match the colours to the event and call it a day. We look at it a little differently. After more than a decade in the cand...
Professionally styled blue and gold candy buffet with custom backdrop, decor and premium candy

Is a Candy Buffet Worth It?

It Might Cost Less Than You Think When people first look at a professionally styled candy buffet, it's easy to assume that doing it yourself would be the less expensive option. And depending on your needs, it might be. But it's also really easy to compare the cost of a professional buffet to th...
Professionally styled western-themed candy buffet with premium candy, glass vessels and event decor

How Much Candy Do You Need for a Candy Buffet?

It’s More Than a Head Count You’ve decided you want a candy buffet. Excellent choice. Then comes the question we hear all the time: how much candy do you actually need? Standard event-planning guidelines generally suggest about 115-225g of candy per guest. That gives you a starting point, but af...
The Enserva STARS & Spurs Cowboy Candy Shoppe buffet setup with wooden carts, black A-frame shelves, burlap accents, cacti, lanterns, and wicker baskets of candy.

Inside Enserva’s Stars & Spurs Cowboy Candy Shoppe

Not every candy buffet needs a table. For Enserva’s Stars & Spurs Gala, we took things in a completely different direction, creating an experience guests could walk through and explore. What started as a candy setup quickly turned into what we lovingly called a “Cowboy Homesense” moment. Styl...
A Western-themed candy buffet activation for the Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala, featuring a rustic pallet wall, neon sign, and jars of green, white, and pink sweets.

Inside Enserva’s Stars & Spurs Cactus Cowboy Candy Buffet

When an event is busy from start to finish, every detail has to work harder. For Enserva’s Stars and Spurs Gala, the goal was to create a candy experience that felt immersive, elevated, and easy for guests to enjoy without slowing things down. The result: a cactus cowboy-inspired candy buffet tha...
Life Is Too Short for Boring Decor

Life Is Too Short for Boring Decor

(Yes, We Own 188 Disco Balls) If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at The Sugar Cube… apparently, it involves counting disco balls. A lot of disco balls. As part of kicking off the new year, Sarah has been deep in warehouse organization mode. Like, really in it. Sorting, catego...
How to Work With Your Space Instead of Competing With It

How to Work With Your Space Instead of Competing With It

Spring has officially sprung… sort of. It’s the first day of spring and the International Day of Happiness, which feels like the perfect excuse to lean into dopamine decor, good vibes, and anything that feels like a little moment of joy. And honestly, this candy buffet setup has exactly that ener...
From Bored Room to Boardroom

From Bored Room to Boardroom

No one ever said this meeting could have been an email when snacks were involved.⁠If your boardroom is feeling more snooze-fest than brainstorming session, it might be time to bring a little summer energy inside. From long meetings to client pitches to office celebrations, sweetening the agenda c...
Pot of Gold at the End of the Workday

Pot of Gold at the End of the Workday

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Office St. Patrick's Day isn't just an excuse to wear green—it's the perfect opportunity to boost team spirit, show appreciation, and sprinkle a little luck into the workday. Whether you're working in the office or remotely, here are five simple and fun w...