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Silhouette Cutters for Hire in East Ham

Planning an event in East Ham? Silhouette artists who cut a guest's profile freehand from paper in a couple of minutes, a vintage keepsake to take home. We regularly work in hotels and event venues like the ones around East Ham.

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Silhouette Cutters in East Ham at a glance

Booking silhouette cutters in East Ham

WowActs books silhouette cutters in East Ham, East London, 8 miles east of central London, covering the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Intercontinental O2 for up to 2200 guests.

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County
East London
Postcodes
E6, E7, E13, E16, SE18
Location
8 miles east of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Intercontinental O2, up to 2200 guests

Planning silhouette cutters in East Ham

Within reach of East Ham there are 7 hotels and 5 event venues on our list, including 4 that can take 400 guests or more. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how silhouette cutters fit the room.

Bookings from Barking, Ilford and Canary Wharf and the rest of East London are just as easy. Travel for silhouette cutters is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in East Ham: set up in good light. A bright, even light on the guest's profile makes for a crisp silhouette.

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How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 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. 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. 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 silhouette cutters in East Ham: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books silhouette cutters in East Ham, East London, 8 miles east of central London, covering the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Intercontinental O2 for up to 2200 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

  • East London

    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 is a silhouette cutter?

A silhouette cutter is an artist who cuts a guest's profile freehand from black paper using only scissors and a sharp eye, usually in a couple of minutes. The finished silhouette is mounted on card for the guest to take home.

It is an old craft with a vintage charm that suits weddings, Gatsby and Parisian nights and elegant corporate events. Because each cut is quick, an artist can see a steady stream of guests, and watching it happen is part of the entertainment.

Where it works best

  • Brand events

    Silhouettes mounted on branded card.

  • Gatsby nights

    A vintage art form for a 1920s party.

  • Weddings

    A keepsake favour for every guest.

  • Corporate receptions

    A personal gift guests actually keep.

  • Christmas parties

    A personal take-home from the night.

  • Parisian themes

    Old-world charm for a French night.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Set up in good light

    A bright, even light on the guest's profile makes for a crisp silhouette.

  2. 2

    Manage the queue

    Place the artist where a queue will not block a walkway or the bar.

  3. 3

    Brand the mounts

    Silhouettes can be mounted on cards with your names, date or logo.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near East Ham can host a large event?

On our list, Intercontinental O2 (up to 2200 guests), The City Pavilion (up to 1200 guests), The Brewery (up to 1000 guests) and Guoman Tower Hotel (up to 450 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan silhouette cutters around the space.

Do venues around East Ham 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 silhouette cutters cost in East Ham?

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 East Ham is 8 miles east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around East Ham do you cover?

All of E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18, including Woolwich, West Ham and Leyton, plus the rest of East London and nearby Barking, Ilford, Canary Wharf and Greenwich.

How long does each silhouette take?

Usually a couple of minutes per guest, so an artist can see a good number of guests in a session.

Can the silhouettes be personalised?

Yes. Cards can be printed with your names, date, event title or logo.

Can couples or children be cut together?

Often, yes. Ask the artist on the day, as group silhouettes take a little longer.

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 East Ham

Silhouette Cutters across East Ham and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • E6
  • E7
  • E13
  • E16
  • SE18

We book silhouette cutters in East Ham and every address in the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts, including Woolwich, West Ham and Leyton. We also travel across East London and the rest of London.

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Venues near East Ham

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

  • Prince Regent Hotel Woodford

    Hotel

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  • Intercontinental O2

    Hotel up to 2200SE10 0TW

    Riverview Suite, Peninsula Ballroom, Arora East, Arora West, Full Arora Suite

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  • London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf

    Hotel

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  • CCT Venues Bank Street

    Event Venue

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  • Hilton London Canary Wharf

    Hotel up to 270E14 9SH

    Ballroom

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  • Cutty Sark

    Event Venue up to 300SE10 9HT

    Whole Ship

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  • Hilton London Docklands Riverside

    Hotel up to 220SE16 5HW

    Ballroom

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  • Queen’s House

    Event Venue up to 120SE10 9NF

    Great Hall

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  • Guoman Tower Hotel

    Hotel up to 450E1W 1LD

    Tower Suite

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  • Hilton Tower Bridge

    Hotel up to 270SE1 2BY

    Ballroom

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  • The City Pavilion

    Event Venue up to 1200RM5 2BH

    Ballroom, Manhattan Suite

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  • The Brewery

    Event Venue up to 1000EC1Y 4SD

    Main Hall

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