Gloucestershire, South West

Hosts & Hostesses for Hire in Stroud

Hosts and hostesses for corporate events, parties and weddings in Stroud (GL5, GL6, GL10) and the rest of Gloucestershire.

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Gatsby nights
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Hosts & Hostesses in Stroud at a glance

Booking hosts and hostesses in Stroud

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Gloucestershire
Postcodes: GL5, GL6, GL10, GL11
Location: 91 miles west of central London
Venues on our list nearby: 1
Largest nearby venue: Manor By The Lake, up to 250 guests

Hosts & Hostesses in Stroud: what to know

Within reach of Stroud there are 1 country house on our list. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how hosts and hostesses fit the room.

Bookings from Gloucester, Malmesbury and Cheltenham and the rest of Gloucestershire 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 Stroud: 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

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 Stroud: 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 Stroud, Gloucestershire, 91 miles west of central London, covering the GL5, GL6, GL10 and GL11 postcode districts. There are 1 event venues on our list within easy reach, the largest being Manor By The Lake for up to 250 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
Gloucestershire
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

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

How big are the event venues around Stroud?

The venues on our list near Stroud hold up to 250 guests, with Manor By The Lake the largest. For bigger events, organisers often look further across Gloucestershire. We cover them all.

Do venues around Stroud 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 Stroud?

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 Stroud is 91 miles west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Stroud do you cover?

All of GL5, GL6, GL10 and GL11, including Brimscombe, Woodchester, Far Thrupp, Nailsworth, Chalford and Painswick, plus the rest of Gloucestershire and nearby Gloucester, Malmesbury, Cheltenham and Cirencester.

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 Stroud

Hosts & Hostesses across Stroud and nearby

Postcodes we cover

GL5
GL6
GL10
GL11

We book hosts & hostesses in Stroud and every address in the GL5, GL6, GL10 and GL11 postcode districts, including Brimscombe, Woodchester, Far Thrupp, Nailsworth, Chalford, Painswick, Minchinhampton and Cam. We also travel across Gloucestershire and the rest of South West.

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Venues near Stroud

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