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 The greatest daredevil of all time – Alain has conquered the world’s tallest buildings – just his fingertips and the grips of his soles between world acclaim and oblivion.
B B: £15k- £25k One of the most feared strikers of modern times, Alan Shearer OBE is a record breaking football player who now has a highly successful media career working for the BBC.
C C: £10k-£15k Double Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee is an inspirational motivational speaker and co founder of The Brownlee Foundation. He is a Professional Triathletes Organisation Board member and was elected to the European Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission.
D D: £5k-£10k The Director of Cricket for England, and the former England Test Cricket Captain, Andrew Strauss (OBE) is a keynote speaker who inspires businesses on change and leadership. Considered one of the finest batsmen in the game, Andrew won the coveted Ashes series an unprecedented 3 times and led the national side to world No.1 Test ranking.
D D: £5k-£10k Former British tennis champion and one of the best known British sports personalities on television today.
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 One of the finest Irish boxers, Featherweight Champion of the World Barry McGuigan is now a renowned boxing commentator on television & radio.
D D: £5k-£10k Formerly Top Gear's The Stig, and Daniel Craig's stunt driver in James Bond, Ben won the 2010 24 hour LeMans race, and is an exceptional after dinner speaker and awards host.
D D: £5k-£10k England rugby international and World Cup winner, Ben Kay, with his ready wit and intelligent analysis of sport is an unbeatable motivational and after dinner speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Beth Mead is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Arsenal and the England national team. Beth was a player in the Lioness team at UEFA Women's Euro 2022, where she won the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament, and Top Assist Provider.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Arsenal player with an unusual visual bag of football memorabilia including boots & a ball from the 40s, David Seaman's jersey and Thierry Henry's boots.
E E: £2k-£5k Bonita Norris holds the distinction of being the youngest person to ascend the summit of Everest and reach the North Pole. Her talks empowers audiences with the determination and belief needed to overcome their personal challenges, akin to conquering their own Everest.
E E: £2k-£5k Charlie Martin is a racing driver aiming to make history as the first ever transgender competitor in the 24hrs of Le Mans.
D D: £5k-£10k Chris Boardman is arguably one of Britain’s most successful cyclists with 3 World Hour Records, an Olympic Gold and holder of the prestigious yellow jersey in the Tour De France.
E E: £2k-£5k With cricket in the genes, Chris is in demand for both after dinner and motivational speaking.
D D: £5k-£10k Chris Robshaw is a highly established and well-decorated England International back row forward, who has played his club rugby for Harlequins during the entirety of his career.
B B: £15k- £25k Multi-award winning sports presenter, former jockey Clare, can be seen and heard across all the major sporting events although her passion will always be horses.
D D: £5k-£10k Colin Murray is a radio and television broadcaster, known particularly within the world of sport. He is the host of BBC Radio 5 live sports panel show "Fighting Talk", a weekly Metro columnist and winner of several Sony Gold Awards.
D D: £5k-£10k Dan Walker is one of the UK's most well known and loved broadcasters, now presenting Channel 5's flagship news programmes. He spent over 10 years with the BBC presenting a range of shows for them, most notably anchoring BBC breakfast for 6 years.
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 Croft is the main face of Sky Sports F1 HD channel, and previously was a commentator for BBC 5live's F1 coverage.
D D: £5k-£10k David Walsh is the Sunday Times sports writer who exposed Lance Armstrong for his illegal use of drugs in professional cycling.
C C: £10k-£15k Olympic gold winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Denise Lewis OBE is a TV pundit and corporate host of the highest calibre.
E E: £2k-£5k World Snooker Champion in 1985, Dennis Taylor's wit, charm and numerous stories make him a favourite on the after dinner circuit.
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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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