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.
Refine search
Total results: 270
D D: £5k-£10k Jasmine is a British TV personality, money expert, speaker and writer who manages to mix finance and comedy into "a kind of laughing stockbroker!"
E E: £2k-£5k Motoring Expert and supreme raconteur, Jason Dawe is equally adept at recounting hilarious anecodotes or being inspiring and motivating at any gathering.
B B: £15k- £25k Jason Kenny is a seven time Olympic champion (and holds two silvers as well) and is now the most decorated British Olympian of all time who has also become a triple world champion.
D D: £5k-£10k Jeremy Vine is known for his celebrated BBC Radio 2 programme, The Jeremy Vine Show. He is also an exceptional keynote speaker, awards host and facilitator.
D D: £5k-£10k Jilly is one of Britain's top wine tasters and taught the nation everything there was to know about wine for nearly two decades on Food & Drink.
D D: £5k-£10k Jim Rosenthal is one of the best known presenters of television sport in Britain and is an erudite and witty after dinner speaker and awards host.
D D: £5k-£10k A respected football pundit with a wealth of wit to boot, prolific broadcaster Jim White has scored a leading position in the field as an awards host and after dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and branding.
A A: £25k and over A powerhouse who revolutionized Cosmopolitan, one of the best-known women’s brands, The New York Times has called Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media.”
A A: £25k and over Absolutely Fabulous actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
A A: £25k and over John Herdman has completely transformed Canadian football, turning two struggling teams into World Cup contenders. He is the first coach to qualify both a women’s national team and men’s national team for the World Cup — a feat that has made him internationally renowned.
D D: £5k-£10k Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
E E: £2k-£5k Award-winning radio/TV presenter, John Inverdale has covered most of the major sporting events including the Olympics, Wimbledon and Rugby & Football World Cups.
E E: £2k-£5k World Snooker Champion turned TV pundit, John Parrott entertains the corporate circuit with his amusing anecdotes and charismatic personality.
D D: £5k-£10k As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
D D: £5k-£10k Political correspondant, author, after dinner speaker, awards host and a roaring success when appearing on TV programmes such as 'Have I got News for You'.
C C: £10k-£15k BBC News World Affairs editor, John Simpson is one of the UK’s most lauded and loved TV news veterans.
E E: £2k-£5k Johnny Nelson is the hugely charismatic and much loved Sky Sports’ expert boxing pundit. A former world champion, Johnny is also an Ambassador for the MIND charity. His unique wit and charm, together with a wealth of enthralling anecdotes to tell, makes Johnny a popular after-dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Jolyon Rubinstein is an actor, writer, producer and director who uses his experiences to energise and educate audiences on current topical affairs and key issues facing today's media landscape.
C C: £10k-£15k Presenter of the award winning nightly Channel 4 News, Jon is an excellent choice for after dinner speaking, awards presenting & conference facilitating.
E E: £2k-£5k Jonathan Agnew – or “Aggers” as he is known to his many fans – is the BBC’s cricket correspondent and the senior member of the award-winning Test Match Special team.
B B: £15k- £25k Josh Constine is the Editor-At-Large for TechCrunch where he’s written four thousand blog posts about tech giants and startups with focuses on social networks, streaming music, and early stage companies.
D D: £5k-£10k A former Red Arrow & RAF fighter pilot, Justin is a renowned expert and inspiring speaker on high-performance cultures and high-risk environments.
E E: £2k-£5k One of the brightest stars working on the British comedy circuit, Manchester based Justin Moorhouse is a talented stand-up comedian, writer and actor - not to mention an award-winning radio presenter and a household name in his native North West.
After Dinner Speakers blogs
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.
Have an enquiry?
We work with over 12,000 speakers, so if someone has caught your eye, or you would like to hear our expert recommendations, send us a message online and we'll respond within the hour (during business hours). Alternatively, call us on
+44 (0) 20 7607 7070
Copyright Speakers Corner 2026
| Agile Development by Byte9