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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
B B: £15k- £25k Michael Sheldrick currently works as Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer for Global Citizen. Michael has worked on campaigns globally with artists such as Beyoncé, Coldplay, Idris and Sabrina Elba, along with countless world leaders.
E E: £2k-£5k When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat".
A A: £25k and over Born in Limassol, Cyprus, Theo came to England with his parents when he was six years old. He has built his reputation on turning around failing businesses, and was well known as a 'Dragon and BBC's Dragon's Den for over 8 years.
C C: £10k-£15k With talents reaching far beyond bending spoons, Uri Geller mystifies, shapes, influences and inspires.
E E: £2k-£5k Will is the founder of Mission in Action, a strategy consultancy that helps its clients engage and mobilize employees and customers through the power of shared mission/purpose. His breadth of experience, from digital start-ups to major multinationals, allows him to educate audiences on how to grow their organisations by doing good.
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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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