After Dinner Speakers for Hire in Bedford

Browse 60 after dinner speakers and keynote presenters available for hire in Bedford, England, United Kingdom, rated an average 5 out of 5 across 180 reviews from real clients. Speakers cover conference keynotes, awards nights, charity dinners and corporate hospitality, with most bookings around £370.

Of the 60 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Bedford. The other 59 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Stevenage.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 180 reviews of After Dinner Speakers
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Mandy Davis - Diva of Deception. Close Up magic for all.

Stevenage

England · 20 miles away

(1)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Based more than 30 miles from Bedford, nearest first

Magician | Comedian | Events Host

High Wycombe

England · 37 miles away

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Award-winning, entertaining event MC and awards host, across the UK & worldwide

London

England · 46 miles away

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A Magician Mentalist and Event Host, skilled in a wide range of illusions

London

England · 46 miles away

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Magician - perfect for high end events

London

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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International Poetry Performance for weddings & other events

London

England · 46 miles away

(9)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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The guy who makes any topic interesting, engaging and memorable.

Maidstone

England · 73 miles away

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Paul is a very funny Professional Closeup Magician

Shrewsbury

England · 104 miles away

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Magician for events, weddings and Children’s Parties. Close up & magic shows

Wakefield

England · 115 miles away

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Andy Magee is One of the most Outrageously Funny , Comedy Stage Hypnotist in UK

Manchester

England · 119 miles away

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Book from £495 (GBP)

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Magician. Pickpocket. Comedy Show. MC.

Manchester

England · 119 miles away

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Wedding and Funeral Celebrant, Live Vocalist, Quizmaster, Event Host, and more!

Ilkley

England · 136 miles away

(17)

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World class Magician and Mentalist

Wallasey

England · 140 miles away

(9)

Book from £280 (GBP)

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Close up magician. Member of the Magic Circle. Magic advisor for film

Honiton

England · 149 miles away

(5)

Book from £275 (GBP)

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A singing, dancing MC bringing the magic of panto to your event

Exeter

England · 164 miles away

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Paris Illusionist & President of Le Cercle Magique crafting luxury event magic

Paris

Île-de-France Region, France · 258 miles away

(1)

Book from €800 (EUR)

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Toastmaster and Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Scotland · 286 miles away

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International Speaker, Executive Peak performance Coach

Pully

Canton of Vaud, Switzerland · 504 miles away

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Book from $5650 (USD)

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Rates for after dinner speakers in Bedford run from £75 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. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 22 enquiries for After Dinner Speakers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
77% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
36% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of After Dinner Speakers available in Bedford

5/5 from 180 reviews
Photo of A Female Magician - Now That's Different! A Female Magician - Now That's Different! "I just wanted to say thank you for our wonderful evening last Wednesday. Our members enjoyed it, especially the tricks; none of us know how you did them" Based in Stevenage, England (20 miles from Bedford) Fiona MacSherry - Finchley WI Photo of Chris Dodd Magic 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." Based in London, England (46 miles from Bedford) Bogdan Cholakov - Master M/Y St David - Yacht Show - Overboard! Photo of Poetry Performer Poetry Performer "Laura transforms a few moments into a magical, meaningful, and gentle journey for the listener." Based in London, England (46 miles from Bedford) Ama - San Cristobal, Mexico Photo of Mark Jones - Master of Ceremonies Mark Jones - Master of Ceremonies ""Mark Jones was excellent as MC, he had the room laughing most of the evening, kept the whole event running to time (something I was particularly worried about) did everything we requested of him and more, so much so we would like to book him again for our event next year... The feedback was extremely complimentary; we have been running this event for 30+ years using various people as MC they all assured me Mark was the best ever.”" Based in London, England (46 miles from Bedford) Kathy McCracken, Admin. Manager, Road Surface Treatments Association, Wolverhampton Photo of Paul Ray (BEM) Magician Paul Ray (BEM) Magician "Paul is the most amazing magician! He provided guests at my event with a brilliant evening’s entertainment - his magic left them amazed, laughing, full of wonder and of course a belief in magic! On top of that Paul is a true gent and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you Paul!" Based in Shrewsbury, England (104 miles from Bedford) Lisa Morgan - Abels Harp Wedding Venue, Shropshire Photo of Mark Your Occasion – Event Host Mark Your Occasion – Event Host "Mark’s charm, energy, and skill as a host turned our awards show into a truly memorable event." Based in Ilkley, England (136 miles from Bedford) 20th March 2026 Cameron - Awards Night

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for after dinner speakers ranges from £75 to £1,900+, with an average of £370. Rates depend on the speaker's profile, topic expertise and the length of the engagement. Well-known speakers with established reputations and specialist subjects tend to command higher fees.

The after dinner speakers cover a wide range of topics including motivational stories, sporting achievements, business insights, comedy, adventure, leadership and personal experiences. Many speakers tailor their content to suit the specific audience and event theme.

Hiring after dinner speakers suits a wide range of events including corporate dinners, awards ceremonies, charity fundraisers, sporting events, gala dinners and private celebrations. An engaging after-dinner speaker adds a memorable highlight to formal dining events.

Most after dinner speakers deliver speeches lasting 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the event format and audience. Some speakers also offer meet-and-greet sessions or Q&A segments. Gig Heaven recommends discussing the preferred format and duration when making an enquiry.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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