Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas for Adults
Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Close up Magician based in Hampshire UK who is the premier choice for entertainment at Dinner Parties across the UK – and all types of dinner party entertainment!
If you are looking for some dinner party entertainment ideas a Magician is a great choice!
Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
If you are planning a dinner party and looking for some dinner party entertainment ideas, have a look at my top 10 list of some of the best entertainers around Hampshire and the Home Counties.
Each entertainer has a short description and a link to their website, whatever your taste you should be able to find the perfect entertainment for your dinner party. The first entry is me, “Well it is my website..!”
This page is focused on dinner party entertainment ideas for adults.
Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
1. Close up Magician
Add some magic to your evening with one of the finest Close up Magicians in the UK.
If you are looking for dinner party entertainment ideas Table Magician Roger Lapin has been amazing guests at all kinds of events for over 21 years, he is a member is a member of the world famous Magic Circle and guaranteed to give your guests a magical experience they will not forget!
Roger is a Hampshire Magician based near Southampton and available to hire across the UK for a select few parties every month. Watch the showreel above to him in action.
A great choice for “come dine with me entertainment” for your adult party.
I’m available to hire as a Dorset Magician, a Hampshire Magician a Magician in London a Surrey Magician or a Berkshire Magician
Keep reading for some more great after dinner entertainment ideas for dinner parties
“All the guests loved the Magic – Thank you!” If you are looking for after dinner entertainment ideas – look no further!
Unique Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
2. Saxophonist
A saxophonist will give a much smoother, rich ambience. Playing soulful music, a Saxophonist will perform for your guests giving them an original background sound!
You cannot beat the sound of a Saxophone!
Wendy has played for many years both on the professional circuit and performs solo as well as in bands. Alongside all the solo work Wendy undertakes, she also directs her own 8 piece jazz funk fusion band Spiral, performs regularly with her jazz outfit Coco Jazz and the sax and vocal duo, Saxuality.
https://www.wendy-allen.co.uk/
3. Fun Casino
Setup a private casino in your living room with Blackjack, Poker or Roulette. You play with fun money but the competition is high. Using full size casino tables – it’s just like the real thing. If you are looking for evening entertainment ideas a fun casino is a great choice.
Viva Las Vegas are a family run business based in the south of England. If you are looking for dinner party entertainment ideas a fun Casino is a great choice.
They are a professional, friendly, experienced, family team established for over 20 years. Providing an exceptional service.
https://www.vivalasvegasuk.com
4. Silhouette Artist
Imagine a skilled artist cutting the silhouette of each of your guests out of a piece of black card and then presenting it to them in a card they can keep forever.
Charles Burns has cut many notable portraits, including two silhouettes of the Queen. He is the UK’s busiest silhouette artist, working at a huge variety of events at home and overseas.
5. String Quartet
If you want the soundtrack to your party to be a cello & violin you need to hire a string quartet. Professional musicians playing classic or modern music, it’s the perfect soundtrack to your party.
The 4Strings Quartet is an experienced professional Hampshire wedding string quartet based in Portsmouth.
They provide competitively priced quality live music for all types of corporate functions and private parties.
They also offer a violin and cello string duo for the smaller event.
https://www.4stringsquartet.com/
6. Murder Mystery
How about turning your evening into a murder mystery night, certainly unusual party entertainment but very different! One of my favourite dinner party entertainment ideas!
A murder has been committed and you and your guests need to work out who the killer is?
Their Murder Mystery Party is the perfect answer for a fun evening – perhaps an intimate dinner with friends, a Hen or Birthday Party or any get-together where you want to immerse yourself and play both suspect AND detective in your own event.
http://www.murder-mystery-uk.com/
7. Ice Sculpture
Whilst not exactly entertainment an ice sculpture is an amazing centrepiece to your evening; alternatively why not have some vodka based fun with a vodka ice luge?
The ICE Agency are specialists in vodka ice luges, ice sculptures, live ice carving displays, themed décor, chocolate fountains, ice bars, event management, ice cube and dry ice, audio visual, ice table centres and much more for more than 20 years.
They cover the UK and Overseas with ther Ice Creations and are a global ice carving company. Their designs are competitively priced and they will happily beat any quote you have received.
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8. Chocolate Fountain
What could be more unique and fun than indulging in a chocolate fountain?
The finest ingredients and ripest fruits will surround the fountain, using belgian chocolate and an elegant array of dipping items.
Chocolate Coast provides professional fountain hire for all special occasions and functions covering the South Coast. Forget the dessert and get a chocolate fountain! Better than Ice cream!
http://www.chocolatecoast.co.uk
9. Caricaturist
A fun idea for your dinner party guests is to send them home with a hand drawn cartoon image of themselves.
A caricaturist will take your guests one by one and within 10 minutes present them with a cartoon likeness which they can take home and remember your party for ever!
David from grovescartoons.co.uk has been entertaining at events as a freelance caricaturist since 2012 and attends over 120 plus events each year. He has a wealth of experience of caricaturing clients.
https://www.grovescartoons.co.uk
10. Singing Waiters
Imagine half way through your meal, the waiters who have been serving your food and wine burst into song ranging from pop to opera. You can choose the songs and really surprise your guests with something they definitely were not expecting!
The Singing Staff have been performing across the UK for the last 9 years and only use professional singers and west end stars and is one of the most popular dinner party entertainment ideas if you want to take your guests by surprise!
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If you are getting married check out my wedding entertainment ideas page for other event entertainment ideas.
Fun Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
Formal Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
You could decide to just play some party games for small groups, like Monopoly or Cluedo, but I think having live entertainment at your party is the best way to go! Roger Lapin is a professional Magician for hire and the perfect choice.
Small Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
If you are just planning a small party games might be your best option, a lot of the options above might be out of your price range if you are only expecting 10 guests. A Magician is a great choice for a small party as they work perfectly for an intimate performance of close up magic. Check out my Party Entertainment for Adults page for more inspiration!
For more small dinner party entertainment ideas Karaoke is also good idea or a small disco.
Great for a wedding reception as well, how about games like Jenga or Jumbo connect 4?
After Dinner Entertainment
If you are looking for how do you entertain guests at a dinner party or some after dinner entertainment ideas, a Magician is a great choice, either during the coffee or desert, I will perform a short show to the entire table providing a great finish to your evening keeping all your guests entertained.
Come Dine with me Entertainment Ideas Party Entertainment
If you are planning a come dine with me party or are actually featuring on the tv show, why not surprise your dinner guests with a Magician? I could even be one of your guests and start doing a few tricks? I can also provide some fun dinner party games to keep your guests entertained.
Dinner Event Entertainment / Dinner Party Entertainment Ideas
Party Entertainment Frequently asked questions
There are two choices if you want to entertain your party guests. Hire some live entertainment or do the entertainment yourself. If you really want your guests to remember your party for a long time, I would highly recommend hiring a Magician!
They key to making your dinner party special is to take time to plan the evening and ensure you think about your guests and what they enjoy doing. The element of surprise is always good, giving them something they are not expecting. Another thing I always do is to make sure each guests brings either a desert or a bottle or both!
You have 2 options, either you are a born entertainer and you can entertain your guests yourself, or you can hire a professional. There are plenty of suggestions here and as I have said before a Close up Magician is a great idea!
There are a few ways to spice up a party, but the best way is to hire some surprise entertainment. A Magician is a great choice for surprise entertainment, or you could hire a stripper if you fancy even more spice!
Other dinner party entertainment ideas
Here are some more ideas for entertaining guests at a dinner party, hopefully some of these ideas will get your party going, there are several options whatever your budget.
Karaoke, Chocolate Fountain, Ice Cream Van, Cocktail Bar?
- Play a board game or card game: This can be a fun and interactive way to bring people together and get the conversation flowing.
- Have a theme: Consider having a theme for your dinner party, such as a specific cuisine or decade, and encourage your guests to dress up and get into the spirit.
- Set up a photo booth: Have a selection of props and backdrops available for guests to take silly pictures together.
- Plan a game night: Set up a variety of games, such as charades, Pictionary, or trivia, and have teams compete against each other.
- Have a movie night: Set up a projector and screen, or just gather around the TV, and have a movie marathon.
- Have a karaoke night: Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app on your phone and encourage guests to sing their hearts out.
- Have a DIY cocktail or mocktail bar: Set out a selection of ingredients and let guests create their own drinks.
- Plan a cooking competition: Divide guests into teams and have them compete to create the best dish using a surprise ingredient.
- Have a dance party: Put on some music and let guests show off their dance moves.
- Plan a scavenger hunt: Hide items around the house or neighborhood and have teams compete to see who can find them all first.
Remember to keep in mind the preferences and interests of your guests when planning your dinner party entertainment.
| Types of Entertainment | Description |
| Close up Magician | Great for all ages, performing magic for your guests |
| Saxophonist | Chilled tunes for the Ibiza vibe |
| Fun Casino | Great for that competitive edge, gambling without the risk |
| Chocolate Fountain | Not really entertainment, but great fun!! |
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If you have any more entertainment ideas for a dinner party please let me know and I can add them to the list.
I hope this list of dinner party entertainment ideas has given you some inspiration, and if you are local and looking for a Magician I look forward to meeting you!
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Available to hire across Hampshire in Southampton, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, Fleet, New Milton, Totton, Portsmouth, Farnborough, Isle of Wight & Ringwood for dinner party entertainment ideas
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Planning a Dinner party in Hampshire, Southampton or Portsmouth and looking for some entertainment ideas?
What are some unique pre-dinner entertainment ideas for a formal dinner party?
Certainly! Here are the ideas with each title in an H3 tag:
Classical Music Ensemble for dinner party entertainment
Hire a string quartet or pianist to provide elegant background music as guests arrive and mingle.
Wine or Whiskey Tasting
Offer a guided tasting experience with a sommelier or whiskey expert, complete with detailed explanations of each selection.
Live Art Demonstration
Invite a local artist to create a painting or sculpture in real-time, allowing guests to watch the creative process unfold.
Interactive Magic Show
Bring in a close-up magician to perform tricks and illusions for small groups, adding a touch of wonder and conversation starters.
Photo Booth with Formal Props
Set up a stylish photo booth with elegant props and a beautiful backdrop for guests to capture memorable photos.
Silent Auction
Display a selection of interesting items for a silent auction, with proceeds going to a charitable cause, adding a philanthropic element to the evening.
Cultural Performance
Arrange for a brief cultural performance, such as a traditional dance or musical act, to introduce a unique element to the event.
Interactive Icebreaker Games
Plan sophisticated icebreaker activities like a ‘guess the famous quote’ game or a ‘celebrity heads’ challenge to encourage mingling.
Mixology Demonstration
Have a skilled mixologist demonstrate how to make signature cocktails, offering samples and recipes for guests to try.
Poetry Reading
Hire a poet or actor to perform a series of classical or contemporary poems, adding a literary touch to the evening.
How much does a magician cost?
A professional Magician in London can cost from £500 to £1500 depending on who you book and the day of the week you are hiring. Hiring a Magician on a Saturday is always more expensive than a weekday as this is the day that most parties and corporate events take place.
