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Book a captivating after dinner speaker for your event
The room leaves talking, for the right reasons. After dinner is a specific skill, and we know which speakers can read a crowd, pace the room and land a punchline without alienating half the table. Whether you want warm and funny or something with more bite, we'll point you in the right direction and set the speaker up properly before they take the mic.
WHEN TO BOOK
Entertaining & inspiring
Perfect for post-meal engagement, these speakers blend humour and inspiration to captivate your audience.
TYPICAL LENGTH
60 minutes
Perfect for witty, entertaining speeches to close a memorable meal.
INVESTMENT
From $3,000
Fees reflect the speaker's profile, the length of the set, and travel and overnight accommodation where the dinner runs late.
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Sue Barker
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frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
Yes! PepTalk goes beyond simply booking speakers — our expert team works with you to shape a compelling speaker programme that aligns with your event goals and audience. It's a genuinely consultative experience, making PepTalk the smarter choice for events that need more than just a name on a lineup.
There’s no additional cost for our services beyond the speaker fee — simply contact us to find the right speaker for your next business or team event. We can also work with your corporate procurement team to negotiate favourable long-term rates, simply email hello@getapeptalk.com for more information.
Book a high-profile keynote speaker by contacting a reputable speakers bureau like PepTalk, clearly defining your event goals, audience, and budget. Reach out well in advance — ideally six to twelve months ahead — confirm availability, negotiate fees, and secure everything with a formal contract outlining deliverables, travel, and cancellation terms.
If you'd like to book one of our expert speakers, email us at hello@getapeptalk.com, send us a chat message or give us a call, and we'll help you out. We'll take your event details — topic, audience, budget, date, and location — and create a custom speaker proposal for you within 24 hours. If you already have someone in mind, that's okay too; just let us know their name! Even if they aren't listed publicly on our website, we have a huge network and work with almost everyone.
PepTalk covers keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, executive briefings, leadership offsites, coaching, business consulting, hosting, roundtables, podcasts, sales conferences, after dinner speaking, virtual sessions, and event entertainment. Whatever the format, we match you with a speaker who fits the room and the brief.
The process - step by step
How to book an after-dinner speaker
Tell us the occasion and the room. We shortlist speakers and comedians who land after a long meal, agree the tone in advance, and sort travel and overnight stays.
01
Tell us your brief.
Tell us the occasion, the room, the time they'll go on and the tone you want. Anything off-limits is useful to know early.
02
Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
03
Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
04
Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, overnight accommodation, tone agreed in advance and on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process.
05
Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker is confirmed, the set is pitched at your room and the timings are agreed. All that's left is to enjoy dinner.
The Expert Platform That Gets It Right
15,000+ expert voices. The right one for you in 24 hours.
Tell us about your event and we'll send you a curated shortlist within a day. We combine PepTalk's smart matching engine technology with the expertise of our booking team to find the speaker who's right for your audience, your brief, and your budget.
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Testimonials
They came with a brief.
We delivered the right speaker.
From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.