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 General Sir Nick Houghton is the former Chief of the UK Defence Staff, offering powerful insights on leadership, crisis management, and global security drawn from over four decades at the highest levels of military strategy.
D D: £5k-£10k The collapse of Barings Bank and Nick Leeson’s role in it is one of the most spectacular debacles in financial history. Nick shares his experiences and cautionary tale which are still as relevant today as they were 2 decades ago.
C C: £10k-£15k Nick Robinson, the BBC's Political Editor since 2005, is a distinguished journalist known for his in-depth political coverage and extensive experience both behind and in front of the camera.
E E: £2k-£5k Nick Watt is the Political Editor of Newsnight and is the perfect chair, host or speaker for events requiring an inside view of politics
D D: £5k-£10k Welsh referee and LGBTQ patron.
A A: £25k and over Nimsdai, also known as Nims, is a multi-world record-breaking mountaineer, leader of the first winter ascent of K2, and founder of the Nimsdai Foundation, known for his incredible achievements, Netflix film, and bestselling book.
C C: £10k-£15k Nina Conti is a British actress, comedian and ventriloquist. Her on-stage puppet sidekick is a depressed monkey named Monk.
B B: £15k- £25k Oti is a South African talent show judge, presenter, dancer and Latin dance champion. She is best known for being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing where her bubbly and infectious personality have shone for seven series.
D D: £5k-£10k Wine expert, best selling author, star of food and drink alongside Jilly Goolden, Oz Clarke's wine tasting sessions and speeches about wine are always a hit.
B B: £15k- £25k Former Manchester United and France national team captain, Patrice is now a successful entrepreneur with his ‘I Love This Game’ brand, a motivational speaker and a massively influential social media personality.
B B: £15k- £25k Paul McGinley is an Irish golfer who famously holed a ten-foot putt on the 18th hole against Jim Furyk at The Belfry to win the Ryder Cup for Europe in 2002.
D D: £5k-£10k America's Got Talent 2015 winner Paul has had a meteoric showbusiness rise since the Big, Big, Talent Show win. Paul, together with his puppet Sam, is a sure success on the corporate scene.
D D: £5k-£10k Perry McCarthy is a championship-winning racing driver who overcame serious injury and financial barriers to reach F1, later becoming the original Stig on BBC Top Gear and a bestselling author of Flat Out, Flat Broke.
E E: £2k-£5k With a record of excellence in sailing, Pete rescued a fellow competitor in the 1996/7 Vendee Globe and was honoured with an MBE and the Legion d'Honneur.
E E: £2k-£5k Hero and story-teller, Major Phil Ashby makes audiences stand to attention at corporate events as he shares thrilling episodes from his prestigious career as a Royal Marines officer and UN peacekeeper.
E E: £2k-£5k Phil Hammond is a doctor, writer, broadcaster and comedian. He was twice nominated for the prestigious Perrier award at the Edinburgh Festival, and writes Private Eye’s acclaimed medical column.
D D: £5k-£10k English cricketer and bowler for England, Phil shot to universal fame after winning I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
B B: £15k- £25k The most famous football referee in the world, Pierluigi Collina provides a fascinating glimpse of what it takes to be the best and stay the best.
E E: £2k-£5k A specialist on bush survival and tribal existence, Quinton uses this as a metaphor for business excellence including teamwork and self-motivation.
D D: £5k-£10k Riverboat, hovercraft, manhaul sledge, skidoo…you name it, ‘The World’s Great Living Explorer’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes has probably travelled on it during one of his many record-breaking endeavours.
B B: £15k- £25k The Reverend Richard Coles is a priest of the Church of England and popular after-dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Richard Dunwoody is an award winning champion jockey; an extreme adventurer; a Strictly Come Dancing star, and a tireless charity campaigner.
POA POA: Contact Us Star of Top Gear, Total Wipeout and various engineering & science programmes, Richard Hammond's wit makes him a favourite for awards or after dinner speaking.
A A: £25k and over Richard Osman is well-known for hosting popular TV shows such as BBC One’s Pointless and producing 8 Out of 10 Cats and Deal or No Deal. Richard has also frequently featured on Whose Line is It Anyway and Would I Lie To You, to name just a few.
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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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