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 As a Royal Marine, Alan Chambers spent 16 years exploring the world’s most hostile and thrilling environments, including jungles, deserts and frozen tundra.
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.
A A: £25k and over Alex Banayan is an award-winning bestselling business author and renowned expert on perseverance and growth who has presented to corporate leadership teams around the world.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Performance coach, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker, Anna-Marie Watson is well-versed in the art of working at the top of your game. Founder of the consultancy business Reach for More, Anna-Marie lives and breathes this motto herself, advocating peak performance, world-class leadership and intense motivation, she will inspire any audience.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Benedict Allen's after dinner speeches are full of tales of exploration and adventure, as well as invaluable and inspirational business lessons.
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.
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 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.
D D: £5k-£10k Despite serious adversity in his life, Chris Moon continues to astound as he goes one step beyond perceived limits.
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.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Plucked from obscurity, Ed Coats was selected, after a gruelling interview, to be part of Team QinetiQ with Ben Fogle and James Cracknell on their race to the South Pole.
D D: £5k-£10k Ed Stafford is the Guinness World Record-holding first person to walk the Amazon River. He uses his experiences to inspire and motivate audiences to achieve their own personal goals.
A A: £25k and over Emma Hayes led Chelsea to numerous successes, including six Women's Super League titles and five FA Cups, and was honoured with an MBE and OBE for her contributions to football before becoming the US Women's National Team Head Coach in 2024.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Francesca Martinez - stand-up comedian and actress - and UK’s Motivator of the year award nominee. Winner of the 2011 Fringe Media Network Award.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings is one of Scotland's most famous sporting motivational and after dinner speakers.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Footballer Gordon Strachan calls on his illustrious career to give hilarious, clever and inspiring after dinner speeches.
D D: £5k-£10k Graeme Le Saux is one of the most articulate speakers from the world of football. He has made the transition from playing for England to pundit with ease.
B B: £15k- £25k Legendary football player, manager and former King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp is now one of the most prominent after dinner speakers.
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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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