After Dinner Speakers
The after dinner slot is one of the hardest to get right and one of the most rewarding when you do. Your audience has eaten, the formalities are winding down, and attention is at a premium. The right after dinner speaker can hold a room, land a story and leave guests talking about your event long after the evening ends.
If you are looking to book after dinner speakers who can deliver wit, warmth and genuine substance, our after dinner speakers are hand picked for their ability to entertain a professional audience while keeping the tone sharp and appropriate.
They bring experience from business, sport, politics, journalism and public life, combining humour with insight in a way that works across corporate dinners, awards ceremonies, gala events and private occasions.
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C C: £10k-£15k Stephen Mangan is an English comedy and stage actor, best known for his roles in Green Wing, I'm Alan Partridge, and Episodes. Stephen makes an ideal choice as host for any event.
C C: £10k-£15k Presenter of Catchphrase, Britain's Got More Talent, and many more, Stephen is one of the UK's most popular tv hosts.
POA POA: Contact Us TV presenter, adventurer and author Steve is a household name for all things wildlife, and a highly energetic speaker. His impressive TV career has taken him worldwide, investigating a wide array of species and environments. Steve has led challenging expeditions and explored some of the most incredible places on the planet. Combined with his unparalleled knowledge of wildlife and natural charisma, he is a truly unique guest speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Steve Cram is one of the world’s most successful middle distance athletes of all time. Since retiring he is now one of the BBC’s most respected commentators.
E E: £2k-£5k When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat".
E E: £2k-£5k Veterinary Surgeon & TV Presenter Steve Leonard is a well-known wildlife broadcaster and is often described as “TV’s best-loved vet".
E E: £2k-£5k Steve Parry is a businessman and entrepreneur who has taught thousands of underprivileged kids to swim! He is also a TV and radio presenter, and an athlete who has lived the Olympic dream.
D D: £5k-£10k Grandstand, Sportsnight, the Olympics, golf and Formula 1 - Steve Rider is one of television's favourite presenters and one of the business world's best speakers and hosts.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Conservative MP and Minister for Transport for London. Ran for London mayor as the Tory candidate in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
D D: £5k-£10k Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE is the first female director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain and is a world-renowned research scientist who specialises in the human brain.
D D: £5k-£10k Susie Dent is best-known for her long-standing role in Channel 4’s Countdown as their resident lexicographer and etymologist.
D D: £5k-£10k Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is Britain's most decorated Paralympian. She is an influential public servant and media figure, championing disability, health, and sports issues.
A A: £25k and over Born in Limassol, Cyprus, Theo came to England with his parents when he was six years old. He has built his reputation on turning around failing businesses, and was well known as a 'Dragon and BBC's Dragon's Den for over 8 years.
E E: £2k-£5k Tim Fitzhigham's far-fetched exploits are recounted in hilarious manner and are ideally suited for any corporate event to leave the audience in stitches.
A A: £25k and over Tom Kerridge is the incredibly popular and loveable chef patron at the extraordinary two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, which he opened with wife Beth in 2005.
D D: £5k-£10k Tom Rosenthal is a comedian, writer and actor best known for his roles in Friday Night Dinner (Channel 4) and Plebs (ITV2).
E E: £2k-£5k Tom is confident, energetic... and a wine expert. He offers wine masterclasses, and will chat to you forever about grapes and regions.
D D: £5k-£10k Tony Hawks dry wit and ability to improvise makes him an ideal choice of host at award ceremonies.
D D: £5k-£10k Tracey is the current head coach of the England national netball team and was instrumental in the team winning their first Commonwealth gold medal on the Gold Coast in 2018. She is a great all-round sports speaker, drawing on her experiences as a player, coach, and leader.
E E: £2k-£5k After over a decade as Chief Economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking Professor Trevor Williams is now an author, academic, consultant and rotating chair of the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Shadow Monetary Policy Committee.
C C: £10k-£15k With talents reaching far beyond bending spoons, Uri Geller mystifies, shapes, influences and inspires.
POA POA: Contact Us British multi-lingual TV and radio presenter, journalist, published author, and podcaster Vick Hope is a multi-skilled young presenter.
E E: £2k-£5k Responsible for the successful food launch, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude.
E E: £2k-£5k Will is the founder of Mission in Action, a strategy consultancy that helps its clients engage and mobilize employees and customers through the power of shared mission/purpose. His breadth of experience, from digital start-ups to major multinationals, allows him to educate audiences on how to grow their organisations by doing good.
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Advice & FAQs about After Dinner Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect after dinner speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our after dinner, speakers bring a touch of charm, wit and storytelling to the evening. They don’t just speak - they entertain, connect and leave audiences smiling. Expect fascinating anecdotes, sharp humour and insights that resonate, all delivered in a relaxed and engaging way. It’s the ideal way to end your event on a high note.
Definitely. Our after dinner speakers instinctively read a room - they’ll adapt tone, pacing and subject matter to suit your guests. Whether it’s a corporate gala, an awards night or an intimate dinner, they’ll make it feel perfectly pitched and personal.
These speakers shine at gala dinners, conferences, client events and charity evenings - anywhere that calls for a memorable close to the night. They set the tone for connection, laughter and reflection, ensuring guests leave uplifted and inspired.
We represent a fantastic mix of after dinner speakers - from celebrated broadcasters and explorers to sporting legends and industry icons. Each brings their own blend of humour, storytelling and insight to create a memorable evening for your guests. You can discover some of our most popular and engaging personalities in our blog here, Our Top Popular After Dinner Speakers.
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