Richard Birtchnell is the London Toastmaster and in this blog you will discover the toastmasters duties - more than just wedding speeches and receiving line! Follow me as I direct weddings, state and civic events, corporate to social social events and beyond.
Back in September 2018, I had four working gigs in one week. The first of my four gigs was at The medieval Guildhall for a corporate dinner.
If you are organising or planning a corporate event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
I had the pleasure of acting as Toastmaster at the Egyptian Ambassador’s residence for a diplomatic reception on 2018’s Egypt’s National Day. It was also my birthday and it was an honour to share it with our Egyptian hosts and their guests.
My Toastmaster uniform of red white and black is s perfect match for the Egyptian flag
Ready for the formal speeches
With the Egyptian Chargé d’Affaires Nermine El Zawahry
The beautiful private garden, the biggest in Mayfair, just behind the Dorchester hotel
A celebratory cake which was ceremonially cut by the Chargé d’Affaires and Alistair Burt, Minister of State at the FCO
Traditional Egyptian hospitality for 300 guests
If you are organising or planning a diplomatic reception or social event in the London area, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
London Toastmaster hired for 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 12
I was at the Landmark hotel earlier this year for the 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner where I was hired as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for the event. Entertainment was provided by teenage sensation Ecco who was a finalist on the French edition of The Voice.
London Toastmaster hired for 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 06
Aspects of an evening’s work as Toastmaster for the Gala Dinner of the French Chamber of Commerce… photos taken by José Farinha to whom I am most grateful.
If you are organising or planning a corporate event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
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London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at St Pancras Renaissance hotel for the annual dinner of German-British Chamber of Commerce.
London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : I have acted at this dinner for more than 10 years
London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : Victorian gothic design by Gilbert Scott fully restored and operating as luxury hotel
London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : The Entrance to the St Pancras Renaissance hotel London
London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : 200 guests in Hanson Hall
If you are organising or planning a corporate event, and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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Royal Navy 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Artificers
Earlier in the year I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at London’s Guildhall for the Royal Navy’s celebration dinner of the 150th anniversary of the introduction of Artificers into the service. You can learn more about Royal Navy Artificers here.
Image 1: Checking the Great Hall ready to receive its guests
Image 2: 700 guests arranged on sprigs
Image 3: The Central Band of the Royal British Legion played throughout dinner from the gallery
Image 5: Dinner was served in the 800 year old Great Hall
If you are organising or planning a corporate event, and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster at Billingsgate Ward Club 2018 dinner
I acted as Toastmaster at Innholders’ Hall for the Billingsgate Ward Club annual dinner. Here with Ellie Leva, Head of Events for Herbert Berger at Innholders.
London Toastmaster at Billingsgate Ward Club 2018 dinner
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
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Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018
Being a big tennis fan, I had the privilege of acting as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at the 150th anniversary dinner of Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club held in the historic Royal palace of Banqueting House. This is as close as anyone gets to touching the Championships singles’ trophies without actually winning the tournament!
Image 2: The magnificent ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens
Image 5: The Men’s trophy has a pineapple on top. Who knew?
If you are organising or planning corporate event, charity dinner or special anniversary event and are looking to hire a professional wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
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I was at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London as host for the launch of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank with the Lord Mayor and Chinese Ambassador among the principal guests.
Image 1: 2018 is the year of the Dog. Loyal, hard-working and compassionate. Yes, that’s me!
Image 2: All guests received toy dog to take home
Image 3: Ballroom ready to receive 300 guests
Image 4: 48 Group Club promotes and facilitates trade between China and UK
If you are organising or planning a corporate event and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster at SPD Bank London – Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Drapers’ Hall in the City today as host for the launch of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank with the Lord Mayor and Chinese Ambassador among the principal guests.
Image 2: Staging included a giant ice sculpture into which would be poured water brought over from the Shanghai Huangpu river and the Thames to create a symbolic fusion of East and West.
Image 3: Other banks sent their best wishes through arrangements of flowers in the entrance lobby.
Image 4: As always, a privilege to participate
If you are organising or planning a corporate event and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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The London Toastmaster at the Chatham House Prize 2015
I was privileged to be Toastmaster at the 2015 Chatham House Prize ceremony, presented by HRH The Princess Royal to Dr Joanne Liu, President of Médecins Sans Frontières.
The photographs show:
If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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Radio Chelsea and Westminster
I was at Chelsea and Westminster hospital Radio being interviewed by good friend Anna Pangbourne and congratulate her on running a lively and interesting show. Somewhat ironic that I am here again just twelve hours after admitting myself to A&E having fallen off a stage the previous night in uniform in front of hundreds with a gash in my arm needing stitches. But hey, couldn’t be in a better place or in safer hands. Lucky me. Amazing NHS and caring staff.
If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
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Toastmaster at House of Commons London 2014
Back in 2014 : Seeing Red In the Members’ Dining Room at House of Commons not as a political colour but calm authority!
If you are arranging a corporate dinner or social event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
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Richard Birtchnell Toastmaster at Fishmongers Hall
At the Fishmongers’ Hall by London Bridge for a corporate dinner. Alongside me are honour guards dressed as Watermen with Doggett’s badges. These are acquired from successfully competing in the annual rowing race on the Thames organised and sponsored by the Fishmongers livery company.
If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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Earlier in June I was hired as a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for the Aeroclub de France in Paris for the Aerospace Media Awards Dinner on the eve of the Paris Air Show.
While at the Paris airshow, I joined the media scrum for President Macron. Despite modern technology the beauty of Concorde still endures, 40 years after she was created, as it was made part of the Paris Airshow.
Later I was MC at the Paris Air Show for the Skytrax Airline Awards and find myself co-opted as crew member for Asia Airlines. Love my job. I also joined the eroflot crew at Skytrax Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show
Thai Airways were awarded world’s best Economy Class at the Skytrax Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show.
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If you are arranging a corporate reception or event and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster Spanish Chamber of Commerce AMG Dinner 2017
Earlier in June, I acted as Toastmaster for the Spanish Chamber of Commerce at their AGM dinner held at Merchant Taylors’ Hall.
If you are arranging a corporate reception or event and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster at UK China Business Leaders
I acted as Toastmaster for a UK-China Business Leaders meeting promoting mutually beneficial relations between UK and Guangzhou Nansha. Held at IOD Pall Mall.
If you are arranging a corporate reception or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Industry Commerce 2017
Recently I acted as Toastmaster at the annual dinner of the German British Chamber of Industry and Commerce being held at the Rosewood Hotel Holborn.
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If you are arranging a corporate reception or event and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToastmastersLondon
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Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Lords Cricket Ground
Back in 2016, I was at Lord’s, the hallowed home of Cricket, as wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster.
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If you are arranging a society dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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London Toastmaster at CTT Systems Dinner held at Le Beaujolais London
I was Toastmaster for Swedish clients CTT Systems who manufacture aircraft humidification systems for a media dinner at my private dining club, Le Beaujolais in Covent Garden
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If you are arranging a corporate dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldntoastmaster
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Master of Ceremonies Comperes 2017 Royal Philatelic Society Presidents Dinner at Lord’s Cricket Ground
I was hired as Toasmaster and Master of Ceremonies to compere the 2017 Royal Philatelic Society Presidents Dinner, held at Lord’s the iconic home of cricket.
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If you are arranging a society dinner or event and are looking to hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Richard Birtchnell
45 Chelsea Gate
93 Ebury Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RB
UK
Tel: 020 7730 3725
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richard-Birtchnell-The-London-Toastmaster/440663422633047
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