In these uncertain times I wanted to post images of what I love to do… and that is meeting interesting people of all walks of life. Back in July 2019 I met the Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates. I just LOVE my job!

Photo courtesy of Reuters
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Richard Birtchnell is The London Toastmaster
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In these uncertain times I wanted to post images of what I love to do… and that is meeting interesting people of all walks of life. Back in July 2019 I met the Duke of Cambridge and Melinda Gates. I just LOVE my job!

Photo courtesy of Reuters
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Back at the beginning of February of this year, I was hired as an event host at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane hotel for an event. Perfect example of original Art Deco features, meticulously restored, unique in London

The Foyer of the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel

Venue is on Piccadilly

Exterior main entrance

The foyer is like a luxury ocean liner

Original artwork of Grecian muses

Mural of equine relief
The London Toastmaster, Richard Birtchnell, has yeas of experience as an Event Host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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Earlier in January I acted as a corporate event host and Toastmaster for the annual ADS Dinner (Aerospace, Defence and Security) held in the Great Room of Grosvenor House in Park Lane, London. Ready for 1,000 guests.


Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a corporate Event Host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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Earlier this year I have returned to the Elizabethan (1576) Middle Temple Hall for a traditional English wedding celebration. I just love my job!

Ready to receive 150 guests

Beautiful oak tables

Timber from ‘The Golden Hinde’

Picture from minstrels’ gallery

Van Eyk painting of Charles l

Middle Temple Hall

Historic entrance
Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as a wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC all over London, the South East and even internationally. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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I was hired as event host and Toastmaster at the 2019 Construction Health & Safety Awards held at London’s Radisson Blu Portman, along with Hugh Dennis

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, as acted as an event host, Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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I acted as an event moderator for the Lycée Français Charity Fund Gala Dinner held at London’s InterContinental hotel. My fourth gig of the week

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, as acted as an event moderator for many years all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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Earlier in the year I was privileged to assist as an event moderator for The Sick Children’s Trust at their fundraising dinner held at London’s Café Royal.


With Dragons’ Den Touker Suleyman

Ornate original lobby décor

Nice mention in the official programme alongside charity auctioneer Lord Dalmeny.
The London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies, Richard Birtchnell, has years of experience working as an event host moderator and facilitator at events all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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Back in March of this year I enjoyed acting as Event Host Moderator & Facilitator at the Prestigious Star Awards Grand Ball held at London’s One Whitehall Place.

Awards are made to best venues and events throughout the world

Founders and hosts of the Prestigious Star Awards .. Habib Amir and Jessamie Dunton-Rose

‘Marlene’ aka Ulrike Storche entertained with foot juggling

Hosts presenting to best venue owners, operators and directors

With warm up band Fourplay and lead singer Chastity Belt

Elegant Viennese Waltzing to close the evening before the after-party
Richard Birtchell, The London Toastmaster, has years of experience working as an event host moderator and facilitator at events all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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I was privileged to be acting as MC, Event Host Moderator & Facilitator at the Sino-British summit being held at the Dorchester hotel.

Just before starting proceedings as the event host.

300 delegates

Al Gore delivered a personal message
The London Toastmaster, Richard Birtchell, has years of experience working as a MC and Master of Ceremonies at corporate events all over London and Europe. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.
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Earlier in the year I was fortunate enough to be hired as Toastmaster, MC and Master of Ceremonies for the 2019 48 Group Club Chinese New Year Dinner. Held a the Dorchester hotel in London. This will be the year of the Boar.. some say ‘Pig’

Happy New Year

Each of the 400 guests receive a toy boar

The annual event is staged in collaboration with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Red is predominant in the Dorchester Ballroom

Getting to know my Boar – any suggestions of a name?

Lord (Michael) Heseltine was honoured with a lifetime award, seen here with the Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming
Richard Birtchnell, The London Toastmaster, who has years of experience working at corporate events all over London. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.