Browse 63 after dinner speakers and keynote presenters available for hire in the United Kingdom, rated an average 5 out of 5 across 221 reviews from real clients. Speakers cover conference keynotes, awards nights, charity dinners and corporate hospitality, with most bookings around £370.
The after dinner slot is a difficult one: guests have eaten, the room is warm and attention is drifting, so the speaker has to win it back rather than assume it. Profiles list each speaker's subjects, typical speaking length and the kind of audiences they work with, which is the quickest way to match a booking to the tone of the evening.
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Variety Entertainers in United KingdomAfter dinner speakers in the United Kingdom work the slot between the meal and the rest of the evening, at conference dinners, awards ceremonies, charity fundraisers and association events. Most speak for 20 to 45 minutes, and many will take questions or stay for photographs afterwards.
Rates for after dinner speakers in the United Kingdom run from £70 to £1,900+, with most bookings around £370. Profile is the single biggest factor: a broadcaster or former international sportsperson sits at the top of that range, while speakers still building a reputation offer the same speaking length for considerably less. Travel, overnight stays and the length of the set also move the figure, so it is worth confirming what a quoted fee covers before comparing two speakers.
Speakers tend to work within a defined territory: sport, business and leadership, adventure and endurance, broadcasting, or straight comedy. A subject the audience connects with matters more than a familiar name, so it helps to say who is in the room, what the occasion marks and how formal the evening is. Most will shape their material around that brief.
Requirements are light compared with live music: a microphone, somewhere to stand and a room where the speaker can be heard from every table. A lectern and a screen are useful for anyone working from slides, though many speak without either. It is worth agreeing the running order too, since speaking straight after dessert plays differently from closing an awards ceremony.
The average price is £370 (GBP), with most priced from £70 to £1,900+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 22 enquiries for After Dinner Speakers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.
Ian McCoy
"The Best entertainer in the UK - 5 stars.
"If you are thinking of using Ian for your event so not hesitate or waste any more time thinking and reading reviews... Just book him!!! Ian is down to earth whilst completely professional. He's funny, relaxed and looks the part whatever the event requires. Ian absolutely blew us away at our wedding and our guests will not stop talking about him! His close up magic is on another level, real magic! Honestly we were utterly amazed. He entertained the children for hours, and they were hooked. It made people laugh and relax. It brought together different friends and family to break the ice. He did a little stand up with us as bride and groom with mentalism and we still can't work out how on earth he knew what we were thinking!! Book him today""
Mark Your Occasion – Event Host
"Mark’s charm, energy, and skill as a host turned our awards show into a truly memorable event."
Alistair Brien Magician
"Alistair was absolutely amazing from the first time we chatted on the phone.
Sadly we had been let down by our original celebrant and Alistair managed to juggle everything to accommodate us only giving him 4 weeks notice!
We threw a SURPRISE wedding on Isle of Wight, everyone thought they were coming to Richards 60th Birthday which they were but then turned into a wedding.
Alistair started off doing his magic tricks and then we did a final trick where there was a hidden box which then revealed the rings.
Alistair then announced that he wasn’t only here as a magician. He was also here as a celebrant to carry out the wedding for us and at that point there was not a dry eye in the place!!!
We cannot thank Alistair enough for helping us to make the day so perfect, I would highly recommend Alistair as a celebrant.
Penny and Richard"
Richard John - Magician
"We have had Richard perform at our restaurant in a holiday park and he was fantastic. All the guests were impressed. We were that impressed that we also booked him for our daughters wedding. Everyone we spoke to after said that he was fantastic and spoke about his act. Richard gets everyone involved. It’s not a stand up act, he goes around and performs at tables and around the bar etc. We will be booking him for next year and also the kids workshop that he does."
Chris Dodd Magic
"While in Sardinia, we booked Chris Dodd’s OVERBOARD magic show for a family of charter guests who certainly had an evening to remember.
The guests were left wanting more and the finale of the show was just wow."
Poetry Performer
"Laura transforms a few moments into a magical, meaningful, and gentle journey for the listener."