Essex, East of England

Hosts & Hostesses for Hire in Colchester

Themed hosts and hostesses to greet guests, guide them through the evening and keep the theme alive from the front door. Booked across Colchester and Essex, including Lawford and Tiptree.

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Living statues
Stilt walkers
Champagne walkers
Aerialists
Fire shows
Giant martini glass
Can-can
Mermaids
LED performers
Jazz & swing
Gatsby nights
Winter wonderland

Hosts & Hostesses in Colchester at a glance

Booking hosts and hostesses in Colchester

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Essex
Postcodes: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO6, CO7
Location: 53 miles north-east of central London
Venues on our list nearby: 1
Largest nearby venue: Crowne Plaza Colchester, up to 2000 guests

Booking hosts and hostesses for a Colchester event

Within reach of Colchester there are 1 hotel and 1 estate on our list, including 1 that can take 400 guests or more. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how hosts and hostesses fit the room.

Bookings from Lawford, Tiptree and Hadleigh and the rest of Essex are just as easy. Travel for hosts and hostesses is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in Colchester: brief them on the running order. Hosts who know the plan keep the night flowing.

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Themes

Hosts & Hostesses in a themed package

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How it works

Booking is easy

1
Tell us about your event
Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.
2
Get your line-up and quote
We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.
3
We bring the wow
We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking hosts and hostesses in Colchester: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books hosts and hostesses in Colchester, Essex, 53 miles north-east of central London, covering the CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO6 and CO7 postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Crowne Plaza Colchester for up to 2000 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

Hand-picked
professional performers only
Fully themed
costumes styled to your event
Essex
every postcode covered
Corporate ready
briefed to your run of show
Single act or package
mix and match freely
One clear quote
usually the same day

What do event hosts and hostesses do?

Themed hosts and hostesses greet guests, hand out drinks or masks, guide people to their seats and keep the theme alive from the first moment.

French hostesses for a Parisian night, flapper hostesses for Gatsby and elegant hosts for galas and conferences are all popular.

Where it works best

Launches
Brand ambassadors in character.
Masquerade balls
Handing out masks to guests.
Gatsby and Parisian nights
Hosts in period costume.
Conferences
Guiding delegates with style.
Awards dinners
Escorting winners to the stage.
Arrivals
A themed welcome at the door.

Tips from our team

1
Use them at the door
The first five minutes set the tone for the whole event.
2
Brief them on the running order
Hosts who know the plan keep the night flowing.
3
Combine with a showpiece
Hosts plus a headline act make a complete package.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Colchester can host a large event?

On our list, Crowne Plaza Colchester (up to 2000 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan hosts and hostesses around the space.

Do venues around Colchester have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do hosts and hostesses cost in Colchester?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Colchester is 53 miles north-east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Colchester do you cover?

All of CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO6 and CO7, including Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea, Tendring, East Bergholt, Elmstead Market and Coggeshall, plus the rest of Essex and nearby Lawford, Tiptree, Hadleigh and Clacton-on-Sea.

Can hosts help run the event?

Yes. They can guide guests, help with seating and support your event team on the night.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Colchester

Hosts & Hostesses across Colchester and nearby

Postcodes we cover

We book hosts & hostesses in Colchester and every address in the CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO6 and CO7 postcode districts, including Wivenhoe, Brightlingsea, Tendring, East Bergholt, Elmstead Market, Coggeshall, Earls Colne and Great Horkesley. We also travel across Essex and the rest of East of England.

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Venues near Colchester

2 venues on our list are in or near Colchester, mostly hotels and estates. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.