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 Dr. Alex George has become a leading voice amongst healthcare professionals in the UK as an A&E & TV doctor who originally rose to fame on Love Island. Alex uses his platform to make health and medicine more accessible to all
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Sophie Farooque started work as the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust clinical lead for adult allergy in May 2010. She is particularly known for her work in drug allergy.
C C: £10k-£15k Presenter of the National Lottery programme Jet Set, Eamonn Holmes was the face of breakfast television for over 12 years.
E E: £2k-£5k Plucked from obscurity, Ed Coats was selected, after a gruelling interview, to be part of Team QinetiQ with Ben Fogle and James Cracknell on their race to the South Pole.
D D: £5k-£10k Ed Stafford is the Guinness World Record-holding first person to walk the Amazon River. He uses his experiences to inspire and motivate audiences to achieve their own personal goals.
E E: £2k-£5k With little skill for his sport, Olympic skier Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards won the hearts and minds of the public and is still one of the best-loved athletes today. In 2016 his story was made into a hit film, Eddie the Eagle.
D D: £5k-£10k Recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand up personalities, British-Congolese Eddie Kadi continues to dominate the world of comedy.
E E: £2k-£5k Emma Bache, a graphologist or handwriting expert, delivers a unique addition to any corporate, team-building or after-dinner event.
A A: £25k and over Emma Hayes led Chelsea to numerous successes, including six Women's Super League titles and five FA Cups, and was honoured with an MBE and OBE for her contributions to football before becoming the US Women's National Team Head Coach in 2024.
C C: £10k-£15k Eniola Aluko is an accomplished footballer, lawyer, media personality and best-selling author.
E E: £2k-£5k The Rt Hon Esther McVey is the Conservative MP for Tatton and was the Minister of State for Housing and Planning.
D D: £5k-£10k Esther Rantzen presented That's Life for 21 years, founded Childline and is one of the best known faces on TV
E E: £2k-£5k Fiona Foster is one of the UKs best loved TV and radio hosts. She is also a glamorous, knowledgeable and consummate awards host.
E E: £2k-£5k Listed in The Progress 1000 London’s most influential people, Fran Scott is the Science Content Developer at the Royal Institution as well as being the only female science presenter on CBBC.
E E: £2k-£5k Frances Edmonds is one of the best after dinner speakers, conference speakers and facilitators around communication and cooperation.
D D: £5k-£10k Francesca Martinez - stand-up comedian and actress - and UK’s Motivator of the year award nominee. Winner of the 2011 Fringe Media Network Award.
A A: £25k and over Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, now a celebrated Sky Sports pundit and sought-after speaker, is renowned for his dedication, insightful analysis, and passion for football.
D D: £5k-£10k An award-winning broadcaster, novelist and journalist, Gavin Esler is a valued after dinner speaker and conference host.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings is one of Scotland's most famous sporting motivational and after dinner speakers.
E E: £2k-£5k Gerald Ratner talks about his life in a humourous and motivational way and explains how he picked himself up after 'that' gaffe to run a successful business.
E E: £2k-£5k Former education advisor and school inspector, Gervase Phinn is an entertaining after dinner speaker. With natural wit and charm he shares poignant tales of his time in education.
D D: £5k-£10k Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
D D: £5k-£10k Giles Long is a successful Paralympic swimmer whose journey to success is unusual and inspirational. He is an after dinner speaker and keynote speaker of the highest calibre.
D D: £5k-£10k After 30 years filming wild and wonderful creatures in remote areas of the planet, Gordon Buchanan has a reputation for relishing dangerous and tough assignments. He has taken part in challenging expeditions and adventures around the globe, always with a view to raising awareness of the fragility of the world’s endangered species and habitats.
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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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