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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D D: £5k-£10k Footballer Gordon Strachan calls on his illustrious career to give hilarious, clever and inspiring after dinner speeches.
D D: £5k-£10k Graeme Le Saux is one of the most articulate speakers from the world of football. He has made the transition from playing for England to pundit with ease.
E E: £2k-£5k Former England Cricket Captain and widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever batsman. Graham is also a renowned TV and radio pundit.
E E: £2k-£5k Entertaining & witty, wine expert Graham Mitchell will take you on a fascinating and amusing journey on the perils and joys of wine.
E E: £2k-£5k Guy Browning is unique as a business speaker who has previously worked on-stage alongside some of the world’s biggest comedy names.
C C: £10k-£15k Former MP, scrabble champion, author, cabaret artist and world record holder of the world's longest after dinner speech, Gyles delights and entertains on any occasion.
B B: £15k- £25k Legendary football player, manager and former King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp is now one of the most prominent after dinner speakers.
E E: £2k-£5k One of Britain’s most experienced, versatile and recognisable sports broadcasters, Hazel Irvine is an engaging live host and facilitator.
E E: £2k-£5k Helena Bauer is an emerging comedian whose charming attitude connects with any audience.
D D: £5k-£10k A triple Olympic medallist and former world number one rower, Helen won gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016 before making history as the first British mother to compete in Olympic rowing at Tokyo 2020, later securing silver at Paris 2024. Now advocating for systemic change in elite sport, she works to ensure that parents, particularly mothers, can excel without compromise.
C C: £10k-£15k Helen Skelton was Blue Peter's 33rd presenter. She has since presented Countryfile, The Instant Gardener and the BBC's coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
A A: £25k and over Helle is the former Prime Minister of Denmark, Former Chief Executive of Save the Children and continues to be member of multiple foreign policy think-tanks. In 2017, she was named as one of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune magazine.
B B: £15k- £25k Ian Hislop is a writer and broadcaster. He has edited Private Eye since 1986. He is team captain on BBC's current affairs quiz show Have I Got News For You.
D D: £5k-£10k Jacquie Davis is the world’s top female bodyguard. She has over thirty years’ experience in the secretive, and often dangerous world of being a bodyguard to high-profile people, and a wealth of stories to tell.
C C: £10k-£15k Jake Humphrey, presenter of BBC's Formula 1 and BT Sport's football coverage, is a consummate and charismatic conference facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host.
E E: £2k-£5k The youngest Britain to ever climb Everest and the world record holder for the youngest person to climb 'The Seven Summits', Jake is a natural and inspiring speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k A double Olympic gold medallist and six-time World Champion rower, James survived a life-threatening brain injury in 2010 that left him with epilepsy and profound sensory loss, yet returned to make history in 2019 as the oldest competitor to win the Boat Race. Now Men's Head Coach at Vesta Rowing Club and first patron of Riverside Counselling Service, he combines elite sporting insight with hard-won understanding of recovery and mental health.
D D: £5k-£10k Former Rugby Player, Health And Fitness Author, DJ, and Public Speaker James Haskell helps audiences deal with pressure, set goals and get the best from yourself and your team.
A A: £25k and over James Martin is one of the most recognisable UK chefs, having formerly appeared on screens every weekend for over ten years as host of Saturday Kitchen.
B B: £15k- £25k James presented Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He is a fantastic and amusing after dinner speaker and perfect for any corporate event
B B: £15k- £25k James Nesbitt, beloved for Cold Feet, The Hobbit, Bloodlands and Netflix's Run Away, brings natural charisma and tailored humour to every occasion, working with a speechwriter to craft anecdotes about his career and Northern Irish roots that perfectly suit each specific event. An OBE recipient and Golden Globe nominee, he's also known for his memorable entrances, often kicking off events by singing Sinatra from the back of the room.
E E: £2k-£5k Author, curator and broadcaster James Sherwood is a charming and erudite speaker on fashion and luxury.
D D: £5k-£10k Professor Jamie Anderson - one of the world's top 25 management thinkers, and an adept after dinner and keynote speaker on business and management issues.
D D: £5k-£10k With her unique mix of hilarious mimicry and sharp satire, Jan Ravens is one of the UK’s most successful impressionists. She is a long running star of BBC’s Dead Ringers, a regular on Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, she was also the first woman president of Cambridge Footlights, directing the Perrier Award-winning Cellar Tapes.
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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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