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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E E: £2k-£5k Adrian Webster, author of "Polar Bear Pirates", has done it all - riot policeman, milkman and now top motivational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Alice Temperley MBE founded her eponymous label Temperley London in 2000, a year after graduating from the Royal College of Art. Alice continues to head up the creative direction of this British independent brand, now in its twentieth year of business.
D D: £5k-£10k Andrea Leadsom is a British Conservative politician who served in the UK Government for over six years, including as Energy Minister, Leader of the House of Commons, and Business Secretary. She is able to speak about green growth, business and culture change.
E E: £2k-£5k Passionate about exemplary customer service, Andrew McMillan creates an unwavering connection with every audience he addresses as an engaging after dinner and keynote speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k One of England’s most celebrated rugby players, Austin Healey has proved himself adaptable on the field, in business and in the media. Since retiring from professional sport Austin has worked as a successful banker for Credit Suisse and is a popular TV and radio presenter.
D D: £5k-£10k Bruce Daisley is a best-selling author of 2019 “The Joy of Work”, which was the Sunday Times number one business bestseller, his follow up book, “Eat Sleep, Work Repeat”, is a compelling manifesto for an era overwhelmed with work pressures.
D D: £5k-£10k Cassandra Stavrou MBE founded PROPER Snacks in 2011 and grew it into the UK's first B Corp snacks company, pioneering palm oil free and Fairtrade standards whilst building a cult following across 20 countries.
D D: £5k-£10k Charismatic, entertaining and inspiring, Charles Hazlewood is a globally-renowned orchestra conductor on a mission: to expose the role that music can play in all our lives.
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.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Journalist, speaker & conference chair Declan Curry was one of the BBC's most recognisable business presenters.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Emma Bache, a graphologist or handwriting expert, delivers a unique addition to any corporate, team-building or after-dinner event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.
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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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