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Last update: April 2025

Your wedding day is all about unforgettable moments—those magical, unexpected experiences that bring everyone together in joy, laughter, and celebration. That’s exactly what The Real Singing Waiters do best.

Picture this: your guests are happily enjoying their meal, chatting, and toasting to your love… when suddenly, one of the waiters bursts into song! Within moments, the whole room is alive—napkins waving, hands in the air, guests singing at the top of their lungs. That instant when surprise turns into pure celebration? That’s the moment they’ll talk about for years.

Why Our Singing Waiters Make Your Wedding Even More Unforgettable

✔ A Unique, Joy-Filled Surprise – The best weddings have moments that no one sees coming. We create that perfect surprise, lifting the atmosphere and making your reception completely unforgettable.

✔ Incredible Singers, Stunning Performances – Every one of our singing waiters is a professional performer, with experience in TV, theatre, and international cruise ships. This isn’t just singing—it’s a show!

✔ The Perfect Soundtrack for Your Day – Whether you love classic wedding anthems, singalong favourites, or a high-energy performance that gets your guests on their feet, we create a setlist that fits you. We can even perform a wedding singer set if you’d love more live music throughout your day.

✔ Seamless, Professional & Stress-Free – We take care of everything. Fully insured, PAT-tested, and experienced, we arrive ready to make your day even more magical—so all you have to do is enjoy the moment.

Your Wedding, Your Guests, Your Moment

Every couple wants their wedding to be the one that people can’t stop talking about. With The Real Singing Waiters, you’re giving your guests an experience that’s as unique and joyful as your love story.

So, if you want to see your loved ones laughing, singing, and dancing long before the evening party even starts… let’s make it happen.

Book The Real Singing Waiters today, and let’s create the most incredible memories together.

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

Theatre
Other (Music singing immersive performance Surprise entertainment. music for dancing audience participation singalongs napkin waving)

What is included in the wedding package?

Our package includes one electrifying Singing Waiters set with a surprise reveal, sing-offs, napkin-waving, and full guest participation—guaranteed to get your wedding reception buzzing!

How far in advance should I contact you?

Our dates fill up quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your spot! Get in touch with Gareth today to check availability—we’d love to be part of your special day

What other services to you provide?

Light
Sound
Other (Vocal performance sets for live music later in the evening are available)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, all of uk

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, after 90 miles its £1 a mile

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, electricity we provide all equipment and sound

How long is the act?

approx 30 to 40 minutes for a singing waiters set but can be customised to suit you

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

One hour

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

live music party set for dancing £100 per person per 45 minute set

What are the forms of payment?

bank transfer card or cash

Served in

Essex, Kent and Surrey

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Reviews for The real singing waiters

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

After being let down and ripped off by another company Gareth called and promised they would do their best to try and rectify and provide us with the surprise we so wanted for our Daughters wedding.

What can I say Dean and Claire didn’t disappoint.
Dean introduced himself soon after we arrived at the venue and whilst serving drinks both mingling in with the waiters did a grand job serving our meals.

Then it started: Dean was hilarious he had every one in fits of laughter and some tables fuming with his jokes and service of bread rolls 🤦🏼‍♀️

When he finished his hilarious final day speech he burst into song and every one was surprised and relieved that he was a performer and not a waiter and WHAT a performance he and Claire put on.

They had every one dancing singing and waving.

My daughter being lifted high in the air to time of my life was amazing.

All I can say is THE REAL SINGING WAITERS are the best don’t just think about booking Do it.

They delivered and excelled my expectations.

Thank you Gareth for contacting me although with bad news you made the day.

Dean your hilarious you certainly know how to work a crowd Claire you were amazing. Both vocals were outstanding.

Thank you thank you thank you.
Glynny
Glynny Sent on 14/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Celebrations

We hired Gareth for our wedding celebrations on 12 April 2025. From the moment we enquired about the singing waiters, we were responded to with all the information that we required.
Booking was easy and Gareth helped us with the choice of songs .
As for the day, Gareth mingled with Broome Park staff, so none of our guests had a clue what was to happen later in the celebrations.
When the time came, Gareth made his entrance and got the guests participating.
All our guests have commented on the surprise and said that he helped make the day special.
Thank you very much Gareth from us both.

J
Jack Sent on 06/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The real singing waiters !!

Amazing! He got all the room up dancing, everyone loved it, brought so much energy to the wedding, perfect way to end the day reception, got everyone in the mood for the evening reception. Worth every penny!!!
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book The Best!

After being let down and having a very large sum of money taken by another supplier, we had lost hope and all trust in wedding singing waiters.
But then Gareth got in touch, he took the time to listen to all our concerns and managed to convince us that he would deliver a performance the guests would love and more importantly that Gareth and Sam would not let us down.
Well what can I say! But oh my word they most certainly delivered a performance of the night and had every single guest that was physically able up dancing to the conga!
Here we are over a month since the wedding and I still have friends talking about Gareth and Sam.

So once again, thank you so much, for restoring my faith in humanity
J
Julie Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

WOW, just wow!

Gareth was absolutely fantastic when I booked him for my daughters wedding.
He was absolutely brilliant and really got the party started!
Everyone at the wedding said it was the best reception they'd ever been to, it was so much fun and was great in getting everyone up on their feet and dancing.
Thank you so much Gareth for making my daughter Larissas wedding an absolute blast!!
C
Cakes Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much!

We had the pleasure of having Gareth perform at my niece's wedding, and his performances truly added a special touch to the celebration. His vocal talent and stage presence were impressive, capturing the attention of all the guests and creating memorable moments throughout the event. The selection of songs was well-suited for the occasion, and he managed to engage the audience beautifully. Overall, Wait's contribution to the wedding was a highlight, and we appreciate his professionalism and artistry. 🤗
V
Victoria Sent on 01/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Singing waiter !!

Gareth was extremely brilliant !! He made the entire meal and was just a class act. Not only was he genuinely talented but he was very personable too. Would highly recommend this service to anyone looking to elevate their entertainment at a wedding.
Rob
Rob H. Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Worked a hard crowd.

The entertainer was a real professional and worked a hard to please crowd really well, eventually managing to get everyone up and dancing. He was excellent at bringing everyone in to the event, light hearted cajoling with some great one liners and plenty of sing along songs. A good old school entertainer, Gareth is highly recommended.
B
Becky Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!

Gareth was brilliant, he was a surprise booking as he was booked by my in laws for our wedding but he was a great addition to the day! Made it so fun and got us all up singing and dancing. Really brought the energy!
Huntley
Huntley Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The real singing waiters are a must

What can I say Gareth from the Real singing waiters certainly knew how to get everyone on their feet. His interaction with all the guests was fantastic.
This was excellent value for money. Communication prior to the wedding was great. Simply couldn't fault him.
Gareth blended in with the venue staff and when he tripped over the guests didn't realise it was part of the act he was so convincing.
Cannot recommend enough.
K
Karen Sent on 24/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and Fundraiser review

I first saw Gareth at my friends wedding and have to say it was one of the best weddings I've been to! Gareth had everyone on their feet, dancing and singing all before the desserts were even served. He was brilliant. I also used Gareth for a fundraiser and again he was brilliant. Got the crowd going and was so flexible and accommodating with the timings and with what I wanted him to do. Highly recommend! Thank you Gareth.
J
John Sent on 17/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My Daughter Wedding

My wife and I arranged for the wedding singers as a surprise at my Daughter wedding.Gareth who we had our exchanges with was very responsive and helpful prior to the day and agreed to sing a song special to my daughter although it was not on the original list.
On the day every thing went especially well and both my Daughter and her husband were surprised and throughly enjoyed the performance
Many of the guests said how much they enjoyed the performance and I would highly recommend them
Sean
Sean Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What can I say but simply the best

Unbelievably service and entertainment you had the whole venue rocking singing and dancing and made the wedding extra special everybody loved it
We booked with another firm who completely let us down amongst other people keeping a lot of money from everyone you stepped in and done a remarkable job to help everyone affected and was very very fair with pricing and terms
You done a amazing job and also to do what you done for all the affected people of the previous firm and for that you are a true gentleman and very trustworthy
I would recommend you fully to anyone who wants a easy process from start to finish and also people looking for a trustworthy company
Than you for making the wedding extra special
Sean and holly
Susan
Susan Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Wrong Direction

Absolutely amazing. From the initial confusion when I asked for Male Stripper at the reception, the slight issue of my Mam also booking different signing waiters to end result. Everything worked seamlessly and you would never know that it was 2 different teams. Thank you so much for creating such a memorable afternoon with our most important people. From The Wrong Directions biggest groupie.
J
Jason Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My daughters wedding

We wanted a lovely surprise for my daughters wedding so we hired a secret singing waiter we had Gareth and what an entertainer he was he started the party off and was amazing 10/10 would recommend to anyone having a wedding so thanks again Gareth
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Events

27 Apr
Open Door

We will be attending as one of the suppliers to Wotton House for thier open day.

Date: 27/04/2025 Schedule all day
Place: Kent, Wotton, Surrey

Meet the team

gareth James
gareth James
owner head waiter

Gareth James – Performer, Presenter & Singing Waiter

Gareth James has spent most of his life captivating audiences as a versatile performer. With a career spanning West End shows, cruise ships, and international stages, he has delighted crowds with his talent, charisma, and stage presence.

A familiar face to many, Gareth was also the presenter of The Sooty Show on ITV, bringing joy to children and families across the UK with his natural warmth and engaging energy. His ability to connect with audiences, both young and old, has made him a sought-after entertainer in various fields.

For the past four years, Gareth has brought his vocal talents and theatrical flair to the role of a singing waiter, surprising and entertaining guests with his powerful performances and infectious enthusiasm. Whether on stage, screen, or in a dining room, Gareth James continues to create unforgettable moments wherever he performs.

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