Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

Hosts & Hostesses for Hire in Retford

Planning an event in Retford? Themed hosts and hostesses to greet guests, guide them through the evening and keep the theme alive from the front door.

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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 Retford at a glance

Booking hosts and hostesses in Retford

WowActs books hosts and hostesses in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield, covering the DN22 postcode district.

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Nottinghamshire
Postcodes: DN22
Location: 23 miles east of Sheffield

Planning hosts and hostesses in Retford

Retford sits in Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield. Whether your event is in a hotel, a marquee or your own garden, we plan hosts and hostesses around the space, the timings and the guests.

Retford is 23 miles east of Sheffield, and we book hosts and hostesses into every part of East Midlands, from Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe outwards.

A tip for Retford bookings: the first five minutes set the tone for the whole event.

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Themes

Hosts & Hostesses in a themed package

Book this act on its own, or as part of a full themed line-up.

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 Retford: 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 Retford, Nottinghamshire, 23 miles east of Sheffield, covering the DN22 postcode district. 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
Nottinghamshire
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.
Gatsby and Parisian nights
Hosts in period costume.
Awards dinners
Escorting winners to the stage.
Masquerade balls
Handing out masks to guests.
Arrivals
A themed welcome at the door.
Conferences
Guiding delegates with style.

Tips from our team

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

Frequently asked questions

Do venues around Retford 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 Retford?

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 Retford is 23 miles east of Sheffield. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Retford do you cover?

All of DN22, including Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire and nearby Bawtry, Worksop, New Ollerton and Gainsborough.

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 Retford

Hosts & Hostesses across Retford and nearby

Postcodes we cover

DN22

We book hosts & hostesses in Retford and every address in the DN22 postcode district, including Bassetlaw, Ranskill and North Leverton with Habblesthorpe. We also travel across Nottinghamshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Retford

We cover every venue in and around Retford, from hotels, conference centres and country houses to marquees, offices and private homes. Tell us where your event is and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers.