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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A A: £25k and over Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
D D: £5k-£10k Chris Robshaw is a highly established and well-decorated England International back row forward, who has played his club rugby for Harlequins during the entirety of his career.
B B: £15k- £25k Multi-award winning sports presenter, former jockey Clare, can be seen and heard across all the major sporting events although her passion will always be horses.
C C: £10k-£15k Recognised as one of the UK’s cleverest and funniest TV and print satirists and authors, Clive Anderson is a former barrister and an award-winning comedian.
POA POA: Contact Us Chief legal correspondent, barrister, broadcaster & comedy script writer, Clive writes & delivers witty material on diverse subjects
D D: £5k-£10k Colin Murray is a radio and television broadcaster, known particularly within the world of sport. He is the host of BBC Radio 5 live sports panel show "Fighting Talk", a weekly Metro columnist and winner of several Sony Gold Awards.
E E: £2k-£5k As an award-winning writer, journalist, presenter and salonnière, Damian Barr’s life is all about stories and creating content: reporting, crafting and sharing them.
D D: £5k-£10k Dan Walker is one of the UK's most well known and loved broadcasters, now presenting Channel 5's flagship news programmes. He spent over 10 years with the BBC presenting a range of shows for them, most notably anchoring BBC breakfast for 6 years.
E E: £2k-£5k An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Author, TV host and presenter, Danny Wallace is a witty and interesting after dinner speaker and awards presenter.
D D: £5k-£10k Darren Campbell – Olympic gold medallist and a sprinter who always gave his all and retired having won medals at all four majors – is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
E E: £2k-£5k Columnist for The Times, David Aaronovitch is a greatly respected journalist, author and TV presenter.
D D: £5k-£10k David Blunkett in his political life has been in charge of many of the major governmental portfolios. Equally adept at keynote speaking & anecdotal story telling.
D D: £5k-£10k David Croft is the main face of Sky Sports F1 HD channel, and previously was a commentator for BBC 5live's F1 coverage.
POA POA: Contact Us David Miliband was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010. Aged 41, he became the youngest person in 30 years to hold the position. He is now President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee where he oversees the agency's relief and development operations in over 40 countries.
B B: £15k- £25k Actor, stand-up comic and star of award-winning Peep Show, David Mitchell is one of the UK's foremost comedians.
E E: £2k-£5k David Schneider is a comedian and actor turned social media expert.
D D: £5k-£10k David Walsh is the Sunday Times sports writer who exposed Lance Armstrong for his illegal use of drugs in professional cycling.
E E: £2k-£5k Journalist, speaker & conference chair Declan Curry was one of the BBC's most recognisable business presenters.
C C: £10k-£15k Olympic gold winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Denise Lewis OBE is a TV pundit and corporate host of the highest calibre.
E E: £2k-£5k World Snooker Champion in 1985, Dennis Taylor's wit, charm and numerous stories make him a favourite on the after dinner circuit.
C C: £10k-£15k Dharshini David, the BBC’s Global Trade Correspondent, is a highly experienced broadcaster and economist. With experience as a Government economist before moving to HSBC Investment Bank as their UK Economist, Dharshini is adept at explaining the complex financial world to the public.
D D: £5k-£10k Dion Dublin is an ex-professional footballer, musician, TV presenter and an accomplished and popular award host.
D D: £5k-£10k An after-dinner and conference speaker, Dominic Frisby mixes the two unlikely worlds of comedy and finance. Bringing a unique edge to the speaking circuit, Dominic is both hilariously funny and incredibly erudite.
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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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